Electric Heater Recommendations for small room with tight spaces

AlienC on 25/08/2020 - 02:30

So I would love to get an oil column heater but even the smallest one is too big for my tiny room.

I need probably a ceramic heater in the $40-80 range or am considering a 2000 watt pronti upright heater from ebay for $90.

I just want to keep my shoebox bedroom nice and warm when I'm gaming and when I sleep so preferably something maybe with a timer and auto off tip over safety function.

What's everyone using who lives in super squashed rooms with barely any space for shoes or an extra backpack.

My current ceramic heater broke that's why I'm on the hunt for a new good one.

Came here to see everyone's recommendations or if somebody found the holy grail of small portable heaters or just a really reliable one that can turn a room from freezing to sleepable.

I will pull out the electric blanket again if it gets too cold but right now using 4 blankets so I'm good but when I'm at my desktop I can't feel my extremities.. Oh and my pc uses about 240 watts at full load so I might need something that can accommodate that.. I think outlets have a 2400 watt 15 amp max right?

Hope everyone is staying safe comfortable and warm.

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  • JIMB0 on 25/08/2020 - 06:45
    +5

    Use the computer as a bitcoin miner. That might be enough to keep your room warm and will partially pay for itself.

    • dcep on 25/08/2020 - 13:22

      need fx9590 + gtx480

    • AlienC on 25/08/2020 - 14:06

      Funny enough that's what I have been doing but I have a fairly low power system so not as heat generation friendly as say a power hungry system.

      The new 30 series though recommend an 850 watt power supply unit so might not need a heater when I get that.

  • jackinyourbox on 25/08/2020 - 08:09

    Search for a micathermic one. Magnetic radiation is much more efficient in penetration

  • Quantumcat on 25/08/2020 - 08:26
    +1

    You shouldn't have any heater on overnight, especially in an extra small room! Fire hazard. Same with electric blanket - should just be used to warm the bed up before you get in not on during the night. Maybe invest in a wool mattress cover so that your body heat doesn't get sucked out through the mattress.

    For your feet I recommend the socks I bought at my local pharmacy. They are super warm, you feel warm within 20 seconds of putting them on, it is amazing. If I have been walking around the house in them and have to take them off cause I am going out and putting on normal socks it feels super cold again even though my normal socks aren't that thin and wearing shoes too. https://www.heatholders.com/

    Don't have any good suggestions for your hands but maybe some fingerless gloves? So you can still use the mouse and keyboard.

    • AlienC on 25/08/2020 - 14:08

      I have socks and ordered some $7.95 gloves on ebay not fingerless.

      But some nights like last night was pretty chilly and don't want to get sick and miss work.

      • Quantumcat on 25/08/2020 - 14:25

        Good thermal socks that actively make your feet warm instead of less cold?

    • lgacb08 on 25/08/2020 - 15:49

      Lol, I'd love a fire prone blanket to pay off my mortgage and not having to work for the rest. How much fire risk would a 60w piece of electrical equipment cause compared to the 240w pc?

      • Quantumcat on 25/08/2020 - 19:13

        PCs have cooling and the hot parts are behind a plastic case. Plus much of the wiring has insulation around it. Not like a heater where an upturned bit of carpet or some clothes can directly touch the hot thing.

        Does your PC have a safety sign saying risk of fire if it falls over, risk of fire if clothes are placed on it, risk of fire if vents are covered, and not to let children near it unsupervised?

  • BBear53 on 25/08/2020 - 08:36

    Maybe get a onesie and super thick socks for PC use. I sit next to a window when on my PC so it gets pretty cold. I wear a fluffy bath robe to keep warm.

    • AlienC on 25/08/2020 - 14:08

      I wore some thick socks but last night was crazy weather couldn't stay on long.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 25/08/2020 - 08:42
    +3

    $50

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-1000w-convection-panel-hea…

    Convection is silent, "gentle" heat and compact.

  • Stewardo on 25/08/2020 - 08:54

    It will be spring next week. Wear an extra jumper.

  • jellykingdom on 25/08/2020 - 10:15
    +1

    We have an standard oil heater, which has a built-in timer and also a very rough temperature dial (so the thing will switch itself on/off presumably based on the temperature of the heater itself)

    It keeps even our big master bedroom really warm, even on one of the lowest setttings - bedroom is about 5m x 4m and it actually keeps it TOO toasty for my liking.

  • mskeggs on 25/08/2020 - 12:08
    +1

    Have you considered an electric throw rug?
    They are very cheap to run, and keep you very warm.

    • Quantumcat on 25/08/2020 - 14:05

      This is actually a good suggestion. OP only needs to keep himself warm, and only when he is staying in one place and not moving much. Electric throw blanket would be efficient, practical and do the job better than a room heater.

    • AlienC on 25/08/2020 - 14:10

      I might get one but my skin is sensitive and I feel like a throw rug might be uncomfortable for me especially if it concentrates the heat in some spots.

      • Quantumcat on 25/08/2020 - 19:15

        The heat should be spread out. Worth a try if you can risk $40 or so

        • AlienC on 26/08/2020 - 15:57

          I don't mind spending the $40 I just can't see myself using it much.

          When I'm on my pc it will hinder my hands a bit unless they have them with arm holes and when I'm in bed I have enough blankets to get warm I really just need to lower the room temperature a bit too become manageable.

          I just don't want to buy another landfill item like my electric blanket hardly gets used because it is inconvenient to plug in as I already have two daisy chain powerboards full up so I will really only bring it out if I am washing my blankets and have nothing else to keep warm in bed.

          Yeah I don't want to get dependent on an electric throw rug atm but a room heater or warmer is something I can use and switch on and off easily whenever I need it.

          Hope that makes sense.

  • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2020 - 12:21

    Target and those stores have these tiny little fan job things for around $40 👍👍

    • AlienC on 25/08/2020 - 14:11

      I might pick one up today to replace my current one tonight.

  • try2bhelpful on 25/08/2020 - 12:28
    +1

    https://new.melbourneofficesupplies.com.au/nero-ceramic-heat…

    Maybe look into something like this, it has a thermostat so it will turn off when it reaches a certain temperature.

    I would also look into trying to stop heat loss through windows, under doors etc. we have an open plan warehouse conversion and have been able to create a “snug” area using thermal curtains created by sandwiching a doona, between two curtains. It has dropped our heating cost to between 1/3 to 1/2 our usual bills and the area is very warm. See if you’ve something you can put across the window.

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