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Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW 2,000W 240V In-Wall Heater with Thermostat
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-988 5,600W 240V Portable Garage Heater
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Our score
SCORE6.8 / 10
SCORE6.9 / 10
Our take
A sensible in-wall heater for a bathroom, bedroom or office up to about 200 sq ft: 2,000 W on 240 V with a built-in thermostat. The fan is audible, and the 240 V circuit is the electrician's job.
The plug-in route if you have, or will add, a dedicated 30 A circuit with a NEMA 6-30R outlet, and a heater you can store in summer. Its manual says floor use only, not for household use, and not to leave it running unattended for long.
Type
240V wall heater
240V garage heater
Max heat output
6,825 BTU/h
n/a
Electric rating
2,000 W
5,600 W
Fuel / power
240V electric
240V electric
Indoor use per manual
Yes; not above a tub or sink or in a shower area
Floor use only; not for household use
Thermostat
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2 yrbest
1 yr
Watch out for
Hardwired 240 V; a licensed electrician runs the circuit. A 120 V Com-Pak on a 240 V circuit destroys the heater and can start a fire; match the label. Not on the 2000 CPSC Cadet recall list (models FW, FX, LX, TK, ZA, Z, RA, RK, RLX, RX, RW, ZC).
The product page advertises wall or ceiling mounting; the manual says floor heater only. Go by the manual. Not for areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
