Typically, old apartment buildings and their antiquated rooms lend an air of charm and loveliness to the décor. They also, under most circumstances, tend to be quite drafty. Often, that draft morphs into a chill in the Fall and then to downright cold in the middle of the Winter. Ceramic heaters are helpful regarding the chilly room dilemma but they suck some serious electric power when in use. This wouldn’t be so bad except for the fact that the electric wiring in said antiquated (but lovely!) apartments usually haven’t been updated since, probably 1950 or so. In summary: ceramic heaters = blown power fuses. On repeat.
This little gem – the DeLonghi Oil-Filled Radiator – has quickly become an instant favorite for any of those dealing with less than temperate rooms. Personally, we’re a fan of the model called “Bathroom Radiator” (even though we don’t use it in the bathroom). This radiator uses power too and we’re still a little wary about blowing a fuse, but it seems to happen much less often with this oil-filled system rather than the ceramic style. And for such a little heater the amount of heat it churns out is really quite impressive. And also pleasant. And toasty. And warm.
Really, all the kind of adjectives one wants to hear mid-January.
Average Price: $69.99
(They're sold at Bed, Bath, & Beyond where you can use a 20% off coupon!)
Rating: 5 out of 5!
1 comment:
Good to know. I've wondered about such heaters. Hope it's keeping you warm in that beautiful but cold apt.
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