Never leave a space heater running unattended.

But all of these features are still reassuring.

To be clear, space-heater safety largely depends on using the heater correctly. You still probably wouldn’t want to touch the grille at that temperature, but luckily, the fins are placed close enough together that even a toddler’s curious fingers will have a hard time reaching inside. Even the heat source behind the grille stayed under 140 degrees, making this one of the coolest models we tested. (You should never plug a space heater into a power strip!) During our tests, the exterior plastic shell stayed relatively cool, at around 95 degrees. The 6-foot-long cable gives you plenty of room to plug the heater into a wall outlet- not a power strip!-and still bring it near you. The overheat switch also activates when the airflow gets blocked, as an added layer of protection. The VH200 is UL-certified, with a tip-over switch that shuts off whenever the heater tilts off the ground, as well as built-in overheat protection. The VH200 also comes with all of the safety features we look for, and more. But if a heater is going to be sitting out in your home for several months at a time, it may as well be nice to look at. Not too ugly: Most people aren’t buying space heaters strictly for their looks.Cool to touch: For the same reason, we favor heaters with exteriors that stay below 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and we dismiss any model that gets consistently hotter than 160 degrees Fahrenheit at the heat source.We also seek models with certification from a recognized independent safety-testing laboratory, such as Intertek ETL or UL. We actively look for models with built-in protections-including overheat protection and tip-over kill switches-to reduce the risk of harm. Sufficient safety features: Space heaters can be incredibly dangerous.Bonus points if there’s a clearly labeled timer function, too. We just want to be sure it’s easy enough to dial in the comfort that you need. It doesn’t matter whether the controls are digital or analog. Intuitive controls: Most heaters have (at the very least) two different settings, generally marked as high and low.And we dismiss any model that produced any noise, including clicks or erratic whirrs, above a steady hum. We specifically search for models rated under 60 decibels, or about the same volume as a normal conversation. Quiet operation: Space heaters make noise, whether it’s due to the fan or electrical current or some other mechanical process.

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