First, much respect to the reviewer named Vinny P. In 2014, he wrote the longest most comprehensive review of this heater which Amazon still posts. Lots of good info that’s worth reading. Here’s my tidbit.
1. This is the only heater a car battery can safely power. Unlike wired electricity, 20-amp DC power outlets and cigar lighters in vehicles only provide 240 watts maximum. 15-amps is 180 watts without blowing fuses. Tradesmen, Truckers, RVs, boats, and outdoor camps can warm up using batteries and small generators without running the engine. Attach a power cord from the house and the kids can camp in the backyard in November.
2. The surface of this heater is completely cool to touch, not even warm except where it puts out heat. The hot air doesn’t burn when placed close to skin. This is why a tip-over safety feature is not needed. No worries when near babies and toddlers. Knock it over? It’s not hot enough to ignite or burn.
3. It’s UL tested. Underwriter Labs has been testing since early 1900s. No joke. Our project team is renovating 2 buildings built in 1930s that must be upscaled to satisfy current fire codes. We found UL’s 1906 fire testing of all building materials used in construction at that time. It’s so scientifically precise about all the details it’s unbelievable. It’s exactly what we needed to know to apply today’s construction standards. Since 1901, UL keeps records, samples, and now a free online database of every product its ever tested. They are nano-deep into the details about testing for safety. When UL stamps its approval on items, I know it has met all the safety requirements needed. The public can verify and read UL safety reports 24/7/365 on all products. It will tell how, what, when, and where that product is safe and what to do when it isn’t. They don’t test food, drugs and other perishables.
4. Adding this heater to a house, office, or building shouldn’t trip the breakers. Most people assume, if at all, there is 1875 watts of power provided at each outlet. Wrong. It’s 1875 watts per electrical line leaving the breaker box, using a 15-amp AC fuse which is standard. In a room, that line is usually wired to power all the outlets and lights present plus everything else added like clocks, chargers, appliances. The easiest way to determine what’s what is to turn-off the breaker and check what lost power. Electrical wiring is where some contractors shave work and materials to save money. They know nearly all homeowners won’t know, check, or pay for that inspection. Some people can’t check because they live or work in apartments and commercial buildings. When we purchased our house we paid for electrical inspections before closing and after renovation. Before closing was to make the sale contingent on urgent repairs. Afterwards was to make sure work was completed, done right and according to building codes. Renovation replaced the old panel box with a bigger one and added more wiring to the whole house, but especially to the kitchen and bathrooms. Each room and major appliance now has its own line. There’s a separate line for outside too.
5. I’m in an area that has a little snow but not extreme winters. I decided for outdoors 1-2 heaters is enough for temps above 60 degrees. In the 50s add blankets or warmer clothing. Below 40s and on very windy days it’s not enough heat to sit warmly. Definitely have this heater in your emergency kit. It can be placed right against a shirt and underneath blankets to stay warm for survival in frigid weather using any power source found, even solar. It has a cord made to be easily altered.
6. Power Consumption. 200 watts is 65 watts more than my laptop. 3 times less than my 650-watt 4-cup coffee maker that makes 32 ounces. It’s almost 4 times less than the 750-watt low power setting on my hair dryer. Far less than all the kitchen appliances, even knife sharpener.
CONCLUSION. This heater is very well made. Whoever designed it had a lot of thoughts towards filling a little gap in how we live and what we do. Then found a manufacturer who didn’t cut corners. Then Amazon has kept it on the market for at least 10 yrs. I purchased one brand new heater and the 2nd one a week later. I keep both together in a small insulated soft lunch bag that’s sort of square, has a zipper and good handle. It’s the tiny lunch bag made for children or a half sub sandwich and juice box. It takes less than a minute to grab it and go. I’m doing this again to keep a pair at home. This heater is perfect for the office, desk, or dorms. It produces quiet sounds of low-volume white noise other people actually buy. No bells, buzzers, rings, or chirps. The face or largest part of this heater is about half the size of an ipad Mini 6.
My Amazon price was about $17 each. I hope you find this review helpful and worth reading.
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Lasko has been creating great-looking, high-performing home comfort products in the U.S. and around the world for more than 100 years. The company has grown to an international organization and market leader in portable fans and ceramic heaters including room fans, high velocity fans, ceramic, low-profile heaters and many more.
MyHeat 200-Watt Personal Ceramic Space Heater
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Lasko's MyHeat personal heater series provides concentrated personal heat that's ideal for your desktop or by your favorite easy chair. Provides safe ceramic warmth while only using budget-friendly 200 watts of power.
- Quick Heat with Fan Delivery - makes this space heater perfect for the desktop, kitchen, or counter. The compact, ceramic heating element heats up and the built-in fan quietly distributes the warm air.
- Easily portable, plus built-in safety features
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Manual, On/Off ControlsSimple controls to change the heater On and Off. The 200 Watt heater is energy-saving in a small space. |
Energy EfficientThis personal heater boasts 200 watts of power, a compact design that takes up little desk space and comes equipped with built-in safety features. |
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Small and EfficientThis personal electric space heater comes fully assembled and ready to use out of the box. It fits perfectly on a desktop and weighs under 3 pounds so it's easily portable. |
Features a 6 Foot Power CordThe MyHeat personal heater features a 6 foot power cord with a 2-prong plug and is ETL Listed. |
Built-in Safety FeaturesBuilt-in safety features, including overheat protection, self-regulating ceramic element, and cool-touch housing |
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| Subcategory | Tabletop and Compact | Tabletop and Compact | Tabletop and Compact | Tabletop and Compact |
| Height (Inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 11.63 | 9.2 |
| POWER / WATTS | 200 | 200 | 1500 / 900 | 1500 / 900 |
| CONTROLS TYPE | Manual controls | Manual controls | Manual controls | Manual controls |
| SPEEDS / SETTINGS | 1 setting | On/Off | High Heat, Low Heat, Fan Only | High Heat, Low Heat, Fan Only |
| COLOR | purple | Black | Silver | Silver |
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| heating method | Convection | Convection | fan & forced air, Convection | Convection | Forced Air | fan & forced air, Convection |
| wattage | 200 watts | — | — | 350 watts | — | 200 watts |
| heating coverage | 50 sq. ft. | 200 square feet | — | — | 200-300 sq.ft | 0.5m³ |
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| weight | 1 pounds | 1.71 pounds | — | 0.62 kilograms | 0.66 kilograms | 6.35 ounces |
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Perfect for cold hands
Works great, warms up my hands while at my desk. I WFH most days and my house is freezing from fall-spring. This little heater helps me function. I used to make tons of tea or just boil water so that I could periodically hold a hot mug in my hands while working lol No more! I haven’t tested the auto shutoff as I only use it a few hours and make sure to turn it off any time I leave my desk. Gave it 4 stars only bc it has a bit of a smell when turned on, like burning plastic. :/ it’s not as bad now as when I first used it but still bothers me. I just face it in such a way I can’t directly smell it.
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