How much space will this heater warm?

Treat it as a personal or small-room heater. It works well within a few feet of a desk or bed, but a 1,500W ceramic unit will not keep a large open living room warm in cold weather.

Can I leave it running unattended?

The automatic shut-off protects against overheating, but no portable heater should run unattended for long periods. Unplug it when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Will it trip a circuit breaker?

At 1,500W it pulls about 12.5A, close to a standard 15A circuit's limit. Avoid sharing the outlet or circuit with another high-draw appliance such as a microwave or hair dryer.

The fan is audible, most noticeably on the highest setting. On the lower settings it is quiet enough for a bedroom or office.

Does it have a thermostat or timer?

No. This model offers four heat settings and automatic shut-off, but no adjustable thermostat, timer or remote control.

homfan 1500W Portable Space Heater PTC Ceramic Heater with 4 Heat Settings

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$49.99at Macy'sChecked Nov 10

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homfan 1500W Portable Space Heater PTC Ceramic Heater with 4 Heat Settings

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Last seen at $49.99 at Macy's on Nov 10.

Our take on the homfan 1500W Portable Space Heater PTC Ceramic Heater with 4 Heat Settings

The homfan 1500W is a small PTC ceramic space heater with four heat settings and automatic shut-off. Ceramic heaters like this warm a desk, bedroom or small room quickly and run quieter than fan-and-coil heaters, and the shut-off adds a safety layer for unattended use. It is a basic personal heater: no thermostat display, timer or remote, so it competes on simplicity rather than features. Owners of similar PTC units report fast heat up close but limited reach across a large room.

Best forDesk and home-office useBedrooms and small roomsSpot heating while seatedRenters who want a plug-in heater

Pros

PTC ceramic element heats up within seconds
Four heat settings give finer control than a single on/off switch
Automatic shut-off cuts power if it overheats or tips
Compact and light enough to move room to room
Quieter than coil-and-fan heaters at the same output

Cons

1,500W draws near a full 15A circuit, so it can trip breakers on shared outlets
Warms the area in front of it, not a whole large room
No thermostat, timer or remote on this model
Fan noise is noticeable on the highest setting

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Lowest price we've seen: $49.99 on Nov 10 at Macy's. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

Specifications

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

Questions and answers

How much space will this heater warm?: Treat it as a personal or small-room heater. It works well within a few feet of a desk or bed, but a 1,500W ceramic unit will not keep a large open living room warm in cold weather.
Can I leave it running unattended?: The automatic shut-off protects against overheating, but no portable heater should run unattended for long periods. Unplug it when you leave the room or go to sleep.
Will it trip a circuit breaker?: At 1,500W it pulls about 12.5A, close to a standard 15A circuit's limit. Avoid sharing the outlet or circuit with another high-draw appliance such as a microwave or hair dryer.
How loud is it?: The fan is audible, most noticeably on the highest setting. On the lower settings it is quiet enough for a bedroom or office.
Does it have a thermostat or timer?: No. This model offers four heat settings and automatic shut-off, but no adjustable thermostat, timer or remote control.
Where is the homfan 1500W Portable Space Heater PTC Ceramic Heater with 4 Heat Settings cheapest?: At Macy's, for $49.99, as of our latest check.