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Cadet SoftHeat EBHN1250W 1,250W 240V Hydronic Electric Baseboard
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-988 5,600W 240V Portable Garage Heater
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Our score
SCORE6.1 / 10
SCORE6.9 / 10
Our take
Silent, steady oil-filled baseboard heat for a bedroom of roughly 125 sq ft: 1,250 W on 240 V. It costs several times a plain baseboard and uses exactly the same electricity per BTU.
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 hydronic baseboard
240V garage heater
Max heat output
4,265 BTU/h
n/a
Electric rating
1,250 W
5,600 W
Fuel / power
240V electric
240V electric
Indoor use per manual
Yes; horizontal, level, not below a receptacle
Floor use only; not for household use
Thermostat
No
Yes
Warranty
7 yrbest
1 yr
Watch out for
Thermostat sold separately. A 120 V SoftHeat on a 240 V circuit fails; a 240 V model on 120 V makes a quarter of its heat. The Amazon listing shows no model number; its 240/208V and 5.21/4.5 A ratings match the EBHN1250W.
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.
