How much space will it actually heat?

Treat it as spot heat for a desk, bedroom or small room. It will not warm a large open-plan living area, and the effect drops off quickly with distance from the fan.

Does it have a thermostat?

The basic model has simple heat settings and automatic shut-off, not a set-and-forget thermostat. You adjust output by hand and switch it off when the room is warm enough.

Can I leave it running unattended?

It has automatic shut-off for overheating and tip-over, but a 1,500W heater should not be left running in an empty home. Unplug it when you leave the room for long.

Will it trip a breaker?

At full output it pulls about as much current as a hair dryer or a kettle. Avoid sharing the same circuit with other high-draw appliances, and use a wall outlet rather than a thin extension cord.

The fan is audible, especially on the high setting. On low it is quiet enough for a desk or bedside, but it is not silent.

The heater itself with its built-in fan and cord. There is no remote or extra filter on the standard version.

Electactic Space Heater Portable Electric Ceramic Fan Heater

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$27.99at TargetChecked Nov 10

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Electactic Space Heater Portable Electric Ceramic Fan Heater

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$27.99at TargetChecked Nov 10

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Last seen at $27.99 at Target on Nov 10.

Our take on the Electactic Space Heater Portable Electric Ceramic Fan Heater

The Electactic is a small portable ceramic fan heater rated at up to 1,500W. A ceramic element heats up fast and a fan pushes warm air out, so it warms a desk, bedroom or small room quickly rather than a whole floor. It has automatic shut-off, which cuts power if it overheats or tips. Against rivals it is a basic, compact unit: no thermostat display, no remote, no oscillation on most versions, so it competes on simplicity and size rather than features. It suits people who want quick spot heat in a small space.

Best forDesk and home-office spot heatingBedrooms and small roomsBathrooms and garages as backup heatRenters who want no-install heat

Pros

Ceramic element heats up within seconds
Fan spreads warmth across a small room
Automatic shut-off for tip-over and overheating
Light and easy to move between rooms
Simple controls, no setup needed

Cons

1,500W draws a lot of current; not for weak circuits
No thermostat or programmable timer on the basic unit
Fan noise is noticeable on the high setting
Heats one area, not a whole open-plan room

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Electactic Space Heater Portable Electric Ceramic Fan Heater price history

Lowest price we've seen: $27.99 on Nov 10 at Target. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

Specifications

With Automatic Shut-Off: Yes
Heating Method: Ceramic
Heat Source: Electric
Portable: Yes
Max Output: 1,500W

Questions and answers

How much space will it actually heat?: Treat it as spot heat for a desk, bedroom or small room. It will not warm a large open-plan living area, and the effect drops off quickly with distance from the fan.
Does it have a thermostat?: The basic model has simple heat settings and automatic shut-off, not a set-and-forget thermostat. You adjust output by hand and switch it off when the room is warm enough.
Can I leave it running unattended?: It has automatic shut-off for overheating and tip-over, but a 1,500W heater should not be left running in an empty home. Unplug it when you leave the room for long.
Will it trip a breaker?: At full output it pulls about as much current as a hair dryer or a kettle. Avoid sharing the same circuit with other high-draw appliances, and use a wall outlet rather than a thin extension cord.
Is it loud?: The fan is audible, especially on the high setting. On low it is quiet enough for a desk or bedside, but it is not silent.
What is in the box?: The heater itself with its built-in fan and cord. There is no remote or extra filter on the standard version.
Where is the Electactic Space Heater Portable Electric Ceramic Fan Heater cheapest?: At Target, for $27.99, as of our latest check.