Best Space Heater? Safest and Deadliest? Let’s Find Out!

Brands: Amazon Basics, Dyson, Honeywell, MainStay, Aikoper, GiveBest, DREO, Lasko, Mr. Heater, Dr. Heater and Heat Storm. Space heaters compared for tip over and overheat protection, fan noise, electricity consumption, power surge, spot heating, and heating a 200 square foot space.

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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
MainStay: Available at Walmart

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[ProjectFarm]

Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
MainStay: Available at Walmart

[MrKalashnikov]

As an HVAC technician, I always recommend the oil filled radiator style, safest IMO

[Colorado_Native]

"(F)ilters are easy to install, no engineering degree is required." That's why we love you Todd. You get right to the point, tight editing and little gems thrown in to see if we're awake. As a former teacher I love that. Great job!

[Real]

Love that you mentioned peak power draw vs a 15amp breaker. Such an important thing to note that 99% of people wont think of.

[stinkycat]

Todd you're a lifesaver. I've been fervently researching space heaters & the anxiety around it has been overwhelming; I need something that won't burn down my home while I wait for some much needed HVAC work to be done. Thankfully you've tested these bad boys and now I can make a purchase with a little less worry & a bit more confidence 😄

[troybateson]

Few years ago I was taking a shower in the middle of the night when I noticed something smelled a bit strange. Hurried up and started looking for the smell when I saw a glow coming from my dad’s room and he was asleep next to his space heater and it was completely engulfed in flames. Not knocked over or anything, just sitting there on fire. We put out the fire and no harm was done. The brand was pelonis.

[keithyinger]

Makes me happy to see this Channel with over 3 million subscribers now. I started watching long ago when there was a couple hundred thousand and thinking wow, this guy deserves a lot more subscribers because these reviews and real world tests are pure gold! By far the best source of unbiased consumer reviews in my opinion, and 3 million other peoples it seems.

[jvcyt]

I had a Mr. Heater portable Buddy for Ice Fishing, It was a lifesaver. It sometimes came in handy in a power outage, but for normal indoor use, I much prefer an oil-filled heater. It takes a while to heat up a room, but the heat is soft, gentle, and safe, as long as you avoid all the safety no-nos.

[Bob_Adkins]

Great comparison as usual! If you're using a small space heater to heat an unoccupied space to prevent freeze damage, (garage, small shop or greenhouse), get one *with manual switching and thermostat.* If the electric service should blink off and right back on while you're asleep, the heater will resume heating. The solid state switches will default to off, and your plants or pipes could freeze.

[beholder]

I have a Mr. Heater that has two burners and uses two tanks. There's also an option to connect a larger propane tank with an adapter and hose. Over the last few years it's been great for heating my small garage if I want/need to do some work when it's cold.

[Meltman]

As someone with a busted HVAC system. I'm using the same DREO heater on this video and another bigger DREO.
I must say when it comes to heating, they are great. At around 20 degrees F (-5 c) it does keep the room at incredible temperature. You let it run at 72 all night and can get really warm. I'm writing this before watching the video. Just to let people know, if struggling with cold and in my situation, broke with no money to fix the heating system. DREO is great. Also have a heat storm for the living room. Keeps it at around 69-70. (700 SQ feet living room)

[BlainsTube]

I'm planning on working in my unheated garage. You sold me on the DREO.
What was even better was that it was Priced at $29.99 using your link. Winner, Winner, chicken dinner! 😜
Thank you for providing yet another fantastic comparison review. You're a one-man consumer report.
Have a blessed and joyful Christmas.

[Dkblue]

Honestly this channel is such a big help, my family just moved into a small town in Tennessee after living all our lives in Florida and there is a lot more to do out here and when you didn’t grow up in an environment where doing it yourself is a thing you end up not knowing what to do when things aren’t working or something needs to get done but with a channel like this it gives people like us a chance at a new life thanks

[DDuffeeInc]

These are probably one of the troublesome events for electrical outlets that occur on houses and apartments. As an electrician I say " Thank you " for making a review that could potentially save families from electrical fires. Again this is why I am a subscribed member to the Project Farm Channel !...

[scott]

Honestly this might be one of the most important videos for consumer safety going into January when it gets incredibly cold in some areas

[dutysuper]

After years of watching I JUST now noticed how you record your audio clips. Brilliant editing because I never even noticed it honestly!! Great time saver in narrating

[TheCuriousNoob]

Todd thank you for testing everything a homeowner needs. Your tests are just so ridiculously crazy and accurate! You test things that big agencies like Consumer Reports never would think of but would be an issue in normal use.

[ryllyduc]

Not sure if you've done this before but a recent video comparing surge protectors would be neat. Especially highly rated ones with higher joules protection ratings.

Always enjoy the videos and details you put into making them!

[jamesdrake]

I like my Mr.Heater in my 10x14 shop, I bought the hose to hook it up to the propane tank used for Grills 20lb size? I put up a CO detector and it has never gone off with the doors closed and running all day. One more thing if you bump it, it shuts off.

[davidmccarthy]

Had the Dreo about 1.5 years and I like how quiet it is. The original stopped oscillating after about 6 months but I did use it about 12 hours a day. They cheerfully replaced it after the Amazon return period. Considering getting their oil radiator for another colder room.