Here in Anchorage we know a thing or two about cold rooms. A portable heater is a practical way to warm the space you're actually using, whether that's a home office, a guest room or a chilly corner of the basement. Use this checklist to buy the right one online.
Size it to the room
A typical plug-in heater draws up to 1,500 watts. That's usually enough to add comfortable warmth to a room of roughly 150 square feet. For larger or drafty rooms, consider an infrared heater, which warms people and surfaces directly, and use it to supplement your main heating.
Pick a heater type
- Ceramic fan heaters: fast, compact and easy to move between rooms.
- Infrared heaters: quiet, even warmth that works well in bigger spaces.
- Oil-filled radiators: slow to warm up but silent and steady, good for bedrooms.
Insist on these safety features
- Tip-over protection that switches the heater off if it falls
- Automatic overheat shut-off
- A cool-touch case if you have children or pets
- A safety certification mark such as UL or ETL
Heating season is also a good time to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, especially in homes with gas appliances, wood stoves or attached garages.
Delivery
- Standard shipping: 3 to 5 business days, free on orders over $50.
- Express shipping: 2 business days when you order by 1 pm Alaska Time.
- You'll get a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships.
When your heater arrives
Unpack it soon after delivery and check the casing, cord and plug. Hold on to the box and packaging for a few weeks in case you need to send it back.
Returns
Unused heaters can be returned within 30 days. If yours arrives damaged or doesn't work, contact us within 7 days for a replacement or full refund, with return shipping covered. See our returns policy for details.