infrared quartz electric heaters

[pontifex]

so are these things good? useful? waste of money?

talking about heaters like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Infrared-He...eywords=heater

or This:
http://www.amazon.com/Lifesmart-Infr...ef=pd_sim_hg_3

 

[herm0016]

http://www.amazon.com/Optimus-H-9010...lectric+heater


same stuff. they are way overpriced. could not find the model, but the sunbeam floor standing one that looks like the wall one i linked was rated very good and costs about $30 at walmart or home depot or where ever you like to shop.

i had one when i lived in a really shitty place in WI during the winter, it kept me warm and my power bills were not too horrible. also, very nice that they are infared, point it at things to warm the things up, not just warming up the air around to warm up the actual things in the room.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I've seen those before, but I still find there is something unnerving about a 1500w electric heater being made of wood. D:

 

[Mixolydian]

I've seen those before, but I still find there is something unnerving about a 1500w electric heater being made of wood. D:

Especially the ones they used to advertise on TV made by the Amish. D:

 

[mmntech]

They work but you from what I've heard, oil heaters are the best performers.

 

[pontifex]

my parents have one but they can't tell me if it's worth it or not.