Winters in southern Indiana can swing from mild to freezing in a day, and some rooms always seem colder than the rest. A portable heater lets you warm the room you're in without turning up the whole house. Here's how to choose the right one and order it online.
Start with the room size
Most portable electric heaters max out at 1,500 watts, enough for about 150 square feet. If your room is larger, has high ceilings or loses heat through older windows, consider an infrared heater, which warms people and surfaces directly.
Pick a heater type
| Type | Best for | Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | Small rooms and quick heat | Fan noise |
| Infrared | Larger rooms and quiet warmth | Larger footprint |
| Oil-filled | Bedrooms and steady heat | Takes longer to warm up |
Look for these safety features
- Tip-over shut-off
- Overheat protection
- Cool-touch casing, especially with kids or pets
- A UL, ETL or similar safety certification
Use your heater safely
- Plug it directly into a wall outlet; never into an extension cord or power strip.
- Keep it at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
- Turn it off when you leave the room or go to bed.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms before the cold season starts.
Shipping and tracking
- Standard shipping: 3 to 5 business days, free on orders over $50.
- Express shipping: 2 business days when you order by 1 pm Eastern Time.
- We email a tracking link as soon as your order ships.
When it arrives
Check the heater, cord and plug for any damage, and keep the packaging for a few weeks. If there's a problem, contact us within 7 days for a free replacement or refund. Unused heaters can be returned within 30 days under our returns policy.