Will it heat a 200 sq ft room?

It is rated for 200 sq ft, but at 400 W it is best for small, well-insulated rooms. Expect slow warming rather than fast heat.

Does it need a special outlet?

No. It plugs into a standard AC outlet, and the adapter rotates 0, 90 or 180 degrees to fit most orientations.

It has overheat protection and automatic shut-off, and the timer lets you limit run time. Still check the plug and outlet for heat during long use.

It uses a blower, so there is noticeable fan noise. It suits a bathroom or office better than a quiet bedroom.

No. Controls are on the unit itself: thermostat, timer and power.

At Home Depot, for $19.44, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 151 ratings.

8 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Walmart, Boscov's, PulseTV, eBay.

$19.44at Home DepotObserved at 9:33 PM

23% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 8 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.