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Heating Reviews & Guides
Heater reviews from real owners - garage and shop heaters, propane heaters, baseboard and wall heaters, and heat pump water heaters. Scored on output, reliability, safety, and value.
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← EBHN1250W: 71 in long, 9-1/2 in tall (Cadet) →SCORE6.1 / 10
Cadet
Cadet SoftHeat Hydronic Baseboard Review: Quieter, Not Cheaper to Run
1,250 W at 240 V · 4,265 BTU/h · silent oil-filled element · 7-yr warranty
“I replaced all of the old ones in my 70's house with the Cadet Softheat line.”
← HPTS-50: 63 in tall, 22 in diameter (A. O. Smith) →SCORE5.6 / 10
A. O. Smith
A. O. Smith Voltex AL Review: Quiet and Compact, Fragile Compressor
3.80 UEF · 65-gal first hour · 450 cu ft room · 10-yr tank and parts
“I just got my HPTS-66 installed this week with a mixing valve after putting the project off forever.”
← 50 gal: 62 in tall, 22-1/4 in diameter (Rheem) →SCORE6.3 / 10
Rheem
Rheem ProTerra Review: Big Savings, Bumpy Service Record
3.88 UEF · 67-gal first hour · 240V / 30 A · 10-yr tank and parts
“I have the *45U1 version of this model. Been installed since 23 December 25.”
← 19 in wide x 13 in high (Dr. Heater: 15 x 19 x 13 in, 26 lb) →SCORE6.6 / 10
Dr. Infrared
Dr. Infrared DR-975 Review: 7,500W With a Low Setting That Matters
7,500 W / 4,700 W · 25,597 BTU/h · 40 A hardwired · Remote and timer
“I have a Dr. Infrared DR-966 that I got from Amazon in my 24x24x12 garage.”
SCORE7.0 / 10
Mr. Heater
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Review: The Right-Size Propane Heater
4,000-9,000 BTU/hr · one 1 lb cylinder · ODS + tip-over · 9 sq in venting
“I run a portable buddy in an uninsulated 2 man flip over.”
← Grille 9 in W x 12 in H →SCORE6.8 / 10
Cadet
Cadet Com-Pak Wall Heater Review: A Sensible 240V Room Heater
2,000 W at 240 V · 6,825 BTU/h · built-in thermostat · 2-yr warranty
“Had these cadets in my old house that I lived in for 27 years.”
← Product page: 26 x 29 x 14.87 (unit not stated) →SCORE7.3 / 10
Mr. Heater
Mr. Heater Big Maxx MHU50 Review: The Garage Heater Worth a Gas Line
50,000 BTU input · 40,000 BTU/h output · vented NG or LP · 10-yr heat exchanger
“Installed a natural gas garage heater. MHU50 model.”
SCORE6.9 / 10
Dr. Infrared
Dr. Infrared DR-988 Review: Big Plug-In Heat, Strict Fine Print
5,600 W at 240V · 23.4 A on a NEMA 6-30 plug · floor use only · 1-yr component warranty
“I use a Dr. Heater 988 electric heater in my attached 2 car garage.”
← 14 in wide (manual front view) →SCORE6.4 / 10
Fahrenheat
Fahrenheat FUH54 Review: Solid 240V Heat, Fussy Controls
5,000 W at 240V · 3,750 W at 208V · 10 ga copper, hardwired · 5-yr element warranty
“I have the Fahrenheat FUH54 240v 2500-5000W electric heater, and it works really well.”
SCORE7.0 / 10
Comfort Zone
Comfort Zone Garage Heater Review: Cheap 240V Heat, Wired by the Manual
5,000 W / 7,500 W · 240V hardwired · 30 A / 40 A breaker · 1-yr warranty
“I use a Comfort Zone 7500W. Has remote and timer. Has been through 5 winters now, and works well in 2car garage/shop.”
SCORE7.0 / 10
Mr. Heater
Mr. Heater Big Buddy Review: Great Portable Heat, Strict Indoor Rules
18,000 BTU/hr · 1 lb or 20 lb propane · ODS + tip-over · 18 sq in venting
“The older units do have a fan built in. Newer units do not.”