The Better Homes and Gardens
3-in-1 (Walmart) is part of the
Space Heaters test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Space Heaters
models like the 3-in-1 (Walmart) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Room heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to heat a standard-sized room, such as a family room, in 15 minutes.
Spot heating:
The effectiveness of a heater to directly heat an individual sitting in a room in 15 minutes.
Hot surface:
The risk of burn from touching the heat-exhaust outlet. The score is a combination of maximum temperature at the hottest portion of the outlet, the size of the hot area, and the hot area’s accessibility. Models with a Very Good or Excellent are cool enough to safely touch. Heaters rated Fair or Poor can be hot enough to cause a burn when operating at their hottest setting.
