Will it heat a whole bedroom?

Only a small one. It is rated for about 101 to 150 square feet and works best as spot heat aimed at you. Larger or drafty rooms will stay cool away from the fan.

Can I plug it into a standard outlet?

Yes, but it pulls 12.5 amps at full power. Avoid sharing that circuit with a microwave, kettle or another heater, or the breaker may trip.

Does the thermostat actually cycle the heater?

Yes. Set a target and it switches the element on and off to hold it, and the timer shuts it down after a set period.

Is it safe to leave unattended?

It has tip-over, overheat and automatic shut-off protection, but no space heater should run unattended for long periods. Unplug it when you leave.

How is it different from a tower heater?

A tower heater moves more air and covers a bigger area. This one is smaller, cheaper to own in features and better for heating one seated person.

Does it come with a remote?

No. Controls are on the unit itself, so you adjust heat and timer by hand.

What do buyers say about the BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 857 ratings.

Where can I buy the BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair.

BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater

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BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater

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$23.16at Home DepotChecked 11 h ago

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $23.16 at Home Depot (checked Nov 10, 2026).
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Our take on the BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater

This is a small ceramic forced-air space heater meant to sit on a desk or floor and warm the person nearest it, not a whole room. It runs at 1500 watts with a thermostat, timer and a fan that pushes heat one way, and it covers roughly 101 to 150 square feet at best. Three safety switches — tip-over, overheat and automatic shut-off — are the main draw for office and bedroom use. Against larger tower and oil-filled heaters it trades room-wide coverage for portability and a footprint under a square foot.

Best forDesk and cubicle useBedrooms and small home officesSpot heating while sitting stillRenters who want no installation

Pros

Ceramic element heats up fast
Thermostat and timer let it cycle on its own
Tip-over, overheat and auto shut-off protection
Compact 8.4 x 5.2 x 10 in body fits on a desk or nightstand
Fan spreads heat beyond the immediate front

Cons

1500 W draws 12.5 A, so it can trip a shared circuit
Forced air is audible in a quiet room
Warms a person, not a 150 sq ft room evenly
No remote and no oscillation

BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater prices at every store

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BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater price history

Lowest price we've seen: $23.16 on Nov 10 at Home Depot. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4 / 5857 ratings

Owners rate it well overall and mostly praise how quickly it throws heat in a small space and how many safety cutoffs it has. Complaints center on fan noise and on the limits of a 1500 W unit in a larger or drafty room.

What people mention

Heat outputPraisedOwners say it warms the area right in front of it quickly.
NoiseCriticisedThe blower is noticeable, which some find distracting at a desk or bedside.
SafetyPraisedTip-over and overheat shut-offs are called out as reassuring.
Room sizeMixedFine for a small office or bedroom, disappointing in open or drafty spaces.
BuildMixedLight and easy to move, but the plastic-and-metal body feels basic.

Specifications

Heat Output: 5000-5999 BTU
Heat Source: Electric
Heating Area: 101-150 sq ft
Heating Method: Forced Air
Heating Highlights: With Thermostat
Wattage: 1500 W
Power Type: Electric

Questions and answers

Will it heat a whole bedroom?: Only a small one. It is rated for about 101 to 150 square feet and works best as spot heat aimed at you. Larger or drafty rooms will stay cool away from the fan.
Can I plug it into a standard outlet?: Yes, but it pulls 12.5 amps at full power. Avoid sharing that circuit with a microwave, kettle or another heater, or the breaker may trip.
Does the thermostat actually cycle the heater?: Yes. Set a target and it switches the element on and off to hold it, and the timer shuts it down after a set period.
Is it safe to leave unattended?: It has tip-over, overheat and automatic shut-off protection, but no space heater should run unattended for long periods. Unplug it when you leave.
How is it different from a tower heater?: A tower heater moves more air and covers a bigger area. This one is smaller, cheaper to own in features and better for heating one seated person.
Does it come with a remote?: No. Controls are on the unit itself, so you adjust heat and timer by hand.
Where is the BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater cheapest?: At Home Depot, for $23.16, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 857 ratings.
Where can I buy the BLACK+DECKER 1500-Watt Personal Desktop Heater?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair.