Is Oil Filled Or Ceramic Space Heater Better

Oil filled space heaters are heavier than the ceramic space heaters.

Is oil filled or ceramic space heater better.

True to its name oil filled space heaters are filled with oil which will then be heated using an electrical current passing through the heating element. In general a 1500 watt heater will warm a small room between 150 and 250 square feet with ease. Measure your room so you know what square footage you need to heat to help you choose the right size heater. You cannot move them around too often like ceramic heaters.

If you want to use your heater in more than area and move it around often you should probably go for a ceramic space heater. Ceramic space heater cons heat stops when the unit is turned off. In all cases look for oil filled radiators or ceramic space heaters that are ul certified and come with safety features like anti tip protection and automatic shut off. Portability helps to use the same heater in multiple locations.

Although it is not quite as instant as a radiant heater a room heated by ceramic space heaters will generally lose heat quicker or become cooler than an oil filled heater. This is because oil filled space heaters operate very differently as compared to ceramic based space heaters to produce heat. Unlike the metal surface of an oil filled space heater with high temperatures ceramic heaters have better designs. You should consider a portable model that doesn t get quite hot.