Heat · Dry air · Damp basements
Stay warm for less this winter
Which space heater, humidifier or basement dehumidifier to buy, what it really costs to run at today's electricity prices, and how to deal with dry air and musty basements.
27.0¢About what a 1500 W heater costs per hour at the US average of 18¢/kWh
30–50%Indoor humidity range the EPA calls ideal
3 ftClear space the CPSC says to keep around a space heater
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Black Friday 2026: what's worth buyingSpace heaters, humidifiers and heated blankets to watch, and how to spot a fake deal.Space heatersCeramic heaters with thermostats and safety cut-offs.Oil-filled radiatorsSilent, steady heat for bedrooms and offices.HumidifiersFor dry winter air, static and scratchy throats.Basement dehumidifiersFor musty, damp basements.Heated blanketsStay warm for about 2¢ an hour.Cost calculatorWhat any heater costs at your rate.
Our top picks
Best space heater
DREO 1500W ceramic space heater
- 1500 W (PTC ceramic)
- digital
- tip-over and overheat protection, child lock
One of the best-selling space heaters on Amazon: a quiet 1500 W ceramic heater with a real digital thermostat, tip-over protection and a child lock.
Best for bedrooms
De'Longhi oil-filled radiator 1500W
- 1500 W, 3 settings
- digital panel, 24-hour timer
- oil-filled, silent
A silent oil-filled radiator that keeps heating after it switches off.
Best humidifier
Levoit OasisMist 1000S (10 L)
- 10 L
- up to 600 sq ft
- app, humidity sensor, top fill
Big-tank smart humidifier for living rooms and open-plan spaces, with a humidity sensor so it doesn't overdo it.
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