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Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater

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Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater

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Is the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater ranks #3 in our Best Space Heaters Under $40 list. Its biggest strength: very low price. The main caveat: only warms a personal space, not a room.

Overview

What the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater does well

A tiny 500-watt ceramic heater for warming your feet or a desk area, with tip-over protection.

The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Very low price
  • Light and small for desks
  • Tip-over protection
  • Low 500W draw is easy on circuits

Cons

  • Only warms a personal space, not a room
  • No thermostat
  • Fan noise
Fit check

Should you buy the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space?

Buy it if you're…

  • Shopping for budgets under $40

Think twice if this matters to you

  • Only warms a personal space, not a room
  • No thermostat
  • Fan noise
Where it ranks

Featured in 1 best-of list

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Best Space Heaters Under $40#3 / 3
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Buying advice: space heaters

  1. Ceramic suits quick heat in small rooms. Oil-filled suits bedrooms and all-day heat. Infrared suits warming a person at a desk.
  2. A 1,500 W heater typically warms around 150 square feet as primary heat. Insulation and ceilings change that.
  3. A digital thermostat cycles the heater to hold a temperature and avoids overheating the room.
  4. Look for tip-over and overheat shutoff, cool-touch housing and a UL or ETL listing.
  5. Plug directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip, and keep at least 3 feet clear around the heater.

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Answers

Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater: common questions

Is the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater ranks #3 in our Best Space Heaters Under $40 list. Its biggest strength: very low price. The main caveat: only warms a personal space, not a room.

Who is the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater best for?

Based on our research it suits budgets under $40. It's ranked #3 of 3 in our Best Space Heaters Under $40 list.

What are the downsides of the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: only warms a personal space, not a room; no thermostat; fan noise.

What are the best alternatives to the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater?

Worth comparing: Lasko 754200 Desktop Ceramic Heater and Lasko CT16450 Ceramic Space Heater. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

Where can I buy the Amazon Basics 500W Ceramic Personal Space Heater?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

Is it safe to run an electric space heater in a garage?

Yes, with a few precautions. Keep the heater at least 3 feet from anything flammable including gas cans, paper, and stored fuel. Never run a heater on an extension cord rated below the heater's amperage, and never leave it running unattended overnight in a garage where flammable materials are stored. Standard 1500W electric heaters are safe for garage use when placed on a stable, level surface with clear space around them.

Do space heaters work well in an unheated garage below 50°F?

A 1500W electric heater can noticeably warm the immediate area around a workbench in a cold garage, but it won't raise the temperature of an entire two-car garage the way it would a small bedroom. Insulation, garage door seals, and ceiling height all affect performance. Expect a space heater to make a workspace tolerable to work in, not to bring a whole garage up to living-room temperature.

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