Will Using a Space Heater Save You Money?
My den is always chilly. Should I use a space heater or turn up the heat in the whole house?
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Using a space heater can be a good way to boost the temperature in a small, drafty room—and it could be less expensive than cranking up your central heating system. But it’s not a magic workaround for a high utility bill.
Space Heaters to Consider
These models in our space heater ratings performed best at whole-room heating and spot heating (warming people inside a room).
Editor’s Note: A version of this article also appeared in the February 2024 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
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