5 Best Space Heaters for Office Use in 2022 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Last Updated on December 11, 2021

Not every space heater is a great choice for use in an office. Some will be too powerful, and thus wasteful, while others won’t have the features they’ll need to be useful in an office.

While shopping online gives you access to a lot of information about space heaters, it can be hard to tell which models will work well in an office setting, and which could lead to you getting into trouble.

Our reviews of the best space heaters for office use are designed to walk you through the features that make a space heater good for office use, and we rank our models with that specific use in mind. After reading our reviews, you should end up with a product that works well for the situation in which it will be used. We’ve also included a buyer’s guide designed to walk you through some of the features you’ll need to consider before you buy so that you can be sure you’re getting a good deal.

A Quick Overview:

	Image	Product	Details
Top Pick		Dr Infrared Space Heater	Infrared PTC heater Electronic thermostat	CHECK PRICE
The Runner-Up		Comfort Zone Space Heater	Oscillates ECO mode Tower-style	CHECK PRICE
Best for the money		Lasko Space Heater	Low price Fan-only mode 11 temperature settings	CHECK PRICE
		Honeywell Deluxe	Oscillates Energy usage indicator Programmable thermostat	CHECK PRICE
		Vornado Plus Heater	Strong fan Heat safely Digital display	CHECK PRICE

The 5 Best Space Heaters for Your Office – Reviews 2022

1. Dr Infrared Space Heater DR968 – Top Pick

The Dr Infrared Space Heater DR968 is a great choice for those looking to heat their office with an efficient and powerful heater. This model is a dual infrared and PTC heater, which produces superior heat in a frame that’s compact and suitable for placement on a desk or in the corner of an office. It comes with high and low modes, so you can change how much energy is expended while it heats your office, allowing for quick heating or energy-efficient operation. It also comes with a remote, so you can change the temperature without having to leave your desk.

Plus, it comes with an electronic thermostat, so its measurements are accurate, allowing this model to heat your office precisely to the desired temperature. Additionally, the current temperature is displayed on the front on a large LED screen, which is easy to read, even from across the room. The one downside to this model is that it can be noisy, but if you’re already playing music in your office, you won’t notice it. Overall, this model is a great buy, and is sure to leave most users very happy with their purchase.

2. Comfort Zone Oscillating Space Heater – The Runner-Up

The Comfort Zone Oscillating Space Heater is another great choice for offices. It’s tall, but features a very narrow footprint, making it great for cramped or small offices. It also oscillates, so it can heat an entire small office from one position. This motion lets it more quickly heat an area than many other models of similar size. Plus, this model comes with a remote. It’s nice to be able to adjust the temperature without having to leave your desk, especially if you’ve placed your heater in a corner.

This model also comes with ECO mode. This mode provides decent heat but runs far more efficiently, so if you’re trying to keep the bills low, or if your office has efficiency requirements for equipment, then this model could be a choice that passes muster. Unfortunately, a small number of units ship with defects that lead to them breaking down within just a few months. While that’s covered under warranty, it’s a pain to deal with. Overall, this is still a good space heater and one that will keep offices warm for years to come.

3. Lasko CD09250 Ceramic Portable Space Heater – Best for the Money

The Lasko CD09250 Ceramic Portable Space Heater is a versatile heater that would go great in most offices without carrying a price tag that would push it out of most people’s budgets. It comes with 11 temperature settings, so you’ll be able to raise the temperature to toasty or hot based on the current conditions and your preferences. It also comes with a fan-only mode, making it a suitable choice for use in the winter as well. Plus, it comes with a carry handle, so you’ll always be able to reposition it without burning yourself, even if it’s been running.

The Lasko can be had for less than half of what you’d pay for the top two models on our list, which makes it the best value for the money here. If you’re looking to heat your office on a budget, you can’t go wrong with this option. However, know that this model doesn’t come with a thermostat; it won’t stop pumping out heat when it gets warm, so you’ll have to turn it off manually. Still, if you’re looking to save some money and get good heating performance, you can’t go wrong with this model.

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4. Honeywell HZ-7300 Deluxe

The Honeywell HZ-7300 Deluxe is a model that seems born for office use. It oscillates, so it can heat a small room more quickly than a static space heater, and that also means that it won’t spend as much energy on heating. In fact, this is one of the best models to get if you’re looking for an efficient heater. It comes with an energy usage indicator, so you can always ensure that you’re using this model in a way that’s good for the environment. Plus, it features a programmable thermostat, so you could set it to turn off when you’re gone for the day and have it start heating your office before you return in the morning.

However, this isn’t a model you’ll want to use to heat large offices or other large rooms. It just doesn’t have the heating power to get the job done in those situations. It’s also not the best-made model on the market. Many units last for years, but some break down within a year or two of purchase, which makes for a bad deal. Still, if you want a model that could efficiently heat your office, you won’t be disappointed with this one.

5. Vornado AVH2 Plus Heater

The Vornado AVH2 Plus is a model that heats a room by making warm air go where it wants it to go, instead of just warming the area around it. This model comes with a powerful fan which does a good job of making sure the heat spreads throughout the room. However, it also manages to run quietly, which is something many people will appreciate while working in their office. Due to how it’s designed, this isn’t the best choice for heating a cubicle or other semi-open areas, but if you have your own office with a door, you’ll be happy with this model’s performance.

The Vornado also comes with a digital display, making it easy to see what the temperature is and to quickly adjust it. However, this model won’t work well in open areas, and may not have the power needed to warm a larger office. It also suffers from quality control concerns, since a lot of the units die within a year of their first use. This appears to be a widespread problem and one that you don’t want to find yourself dealing with. Overall, most people will be better off spending less and getting a better space heater.

Buyer’s Guide

Hopefully, our reviews have helped bring some clarity to your search for the best space heater for your office. The most important things you should be thinking about before you make your decision are the noise, heating power, and durability of the space heater.

While noise might not be the first thing you think about when shopping for a space heater, it’s usually important to get a model that operates quietly, since you and those who work around you will be able to better focus on your work. Of course, if you have a private office, this isn’t as much of a concern. But it’s still something to keep in mind.

The heating power is also important. Most people want a model that can quickly get their office up to a tolerable temperature at the start of a day, and that requires a decent amount of power. Of course, oscillating models and models with fans can heat a room just as quickly, but they use less power in the process, making them more eco-friendly choices.

Durability is the final factor that should weigh heavily in your decision. While it is possible to get inexpensive models that will last a long time, many inexpensive space heaters will quickly wear out. If you need a model that can last a long time, you’ll generally have to spend more to get one.

Conclusion

The Dr Infrared Space Heater DR968 is our favorite model due to its dual heating elements, high and low modes, and the inclusion of a remote control. The Comfort Zone Oscillating Space Heater has a small footprint, includes a remote, and oscillates, though its quality control issues are enough to keep it out of first place. The Lasko CD09250 Ceramic Portable Space Heater can be used as a fan and comes with a carry handle, 11 temperature settings, and since you can get it at a very low price, it’s the “best for the money” model on our list. In fourth is the Honeywell HZ-7300 Deluxe which oscillates and comes with a programmable thermostat, but doesn’t work in larger rooms, and doesn’t have the best overall quality. The Vornado AVH2 Plus comes with a strong fan yet runs quietly, though it’s not the best choice for larger rooms, and its bad quality control problems drop it to the bottom of our list.

We hope that our reviews and buyer’s guide have helped you learn more about space heaters and have led you to the model that is right for you.