New Jersey winters are a good reason to keep a space heater on hand for a chilly home office, basement or bedroom. Buying one online is straightforward if you know what to check before you order and what to do when it arrives.
Before you order
Measure the room
Most portable heaters run at up to 1,500 watts, the most a standard outlet can safely supply. That's generally enough to add warmth to a room of around 150 square feet. Larger or draftier spaces are better served by an infrared heater or by using a heater to top up your central heating.
Choose a heater type
| Type | How it heats | Works well for |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic fan | Blows warm air quickly | Small rooms, short bursts of heat |
| Infrared | Warms people and objects directly | Larger rooms, quiet steady warmth |
| Oil-filled radiator | Heats oil that radiates warmth | Bedrooms, all-day silent heat |
Check the safety features
- Automatic shut-off if the heater tips over
- Overheat protection
- A cool-touch exterior if children or pets are around
- Certification from a recognized testing lab such as UL or ETL
Using it safely
- Plug it straight into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord or power strip.
- Keep it at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including bedding, curtains and paper.
- Turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
- Test your smoke alarms at the start of every heating season, and keep a fire blanket or extinguisher in the kitchen.
Delivery from Shop Deals Verse
- Standard shipping: 3 to 5 business days, free on orders over $50.
- Express shipping: 2 business days when you order by 1 pm Eastern Time.
- We email a tracking link as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.
When it arrives
Unbox the heater within a few days and check the body, cord and plug for damage. Keep the box and packing material for at least 30 days so a return is easy if you need one.
If you need to return it
Unused heaters can be returned within 30 days. If yours arrives damaged or doesn't work, let us know within 7 days and we'll send a replacement or a full refund, and cover the return shipping. Our returns policy has the details.