Heat · Dry air · Damp basements
Stay warm for less this Canadian winter
Which space heater, humidifier or dehumidifier to buy, what it really costs to run at your province's electricity rate, and how to deal with dry air and window frost.
22.5¢Roughly what a 1500 W heater costs per hour at 15¢/kWh
30–50%Indoor humidity range Health Canada suggests
1 mClear space to keep around a portable heater
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Space heatersCeramic heaters with thermostats and safety cut-offs.Oil-filled radiatorsSilent, steady heat for bedrooms.HumidifiersFor dry winter air, static and sore throats.Basement dehumidifiersFor musty, damp basements.Heated blanketsStay warm for a few cents 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
The best-selling space heater on Amazon.ca right now, with more than 20,000 reviews: a quiet 1500 W ceramic heater with a real thermostat and tip-over protection.
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
DREO 4 L humidifier
- 4 L
- up to 300 sq ft
- 28 dB
Quiet bedroom humidifier with a humidity setting and top fill.
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