Comfort ZoneIndoor Dish Space Heater with 70-degree Oscillation, Parabolic, Radiant, Electric, Adjustable Tilt, Tip Over Switch & Overheat Protection Sensor, Ideal for Garage, Workshop, 1,000W, CZ998

I've had it for only 2 hours, and there's no reason to deduct a star yet.I bought this heater specifically because of its lower output --- i.e, I didn't want the operation expense of the more common 1500W heaters.I measured the unit's power consumption, and it's within 1.5 % of its spec (draws 985 watts on its high setting).It's adjustable enuf.I've no use for the oscillating function, so I won't comment on that. (You probably shouldn't, either; see last paragraph.)VERY IMPORTANTLY FOR NEW OWNERS: Only about 2/3 of the resistance coils power on when set on "high." I deduce that the high setting directs power through only 2/3 of the elements. That reduction in resistance increases current flow by 50% leading to more heat output. The low setting directs current through all of the heating element -- more resistance = less current and less heat. Therefore, if you notice that not all of the heating element is glowing on the high setting, your heater is probably working correctly. (The entire element will glow on low.)We had one of these things at home when I was a kid, and it came from my mom's girlhood home, meaning that it probably worked for at least 50 years. They "don't make things like they used to," but if mine lasts 20% as long as that one, I'll be satisfied.These parabolic heaters are actually ideal for projecting heat at one spot. They'll heat a small space with the oscillating feature, but that's not their best use. If you're looking to warm up 1 or 2 stationary people (watching TV, sitting at a desk, trading in bed) without wasting energy and money on heating everything in the room, this is the type of heater you want. If you're looking to heat an area in which folks will be moving frequently, there are better alternatives.

I was really excited to get this heater, because it doesn't use a fan so it's nice and quiet for my office. After it arrived, I let it burn off the residue by leaving it plugged in on my porch for a few hours, then started using it in my office. At this point it seemed to be great, and I would rate it 4-5 stars if it worked as well as it did this first day.Jump ahead to the next day, and it won't turn on. Or more accurately, it has its own opinion about when it'll allow itself to be turned turn on. Sometimes, it fires up immediately - other times, it seems like its completely broken, but out of blind faith I try leaving it on "low", and after a few hours it turns on. I've tried different outlets, and messing with the power switch, even a little bit of gentle adjustment of the cord, but no luck in any case. There's a shutoff switch underneath the bottom that'll cut the power if its tipped over. I think the issue might be related to that? In my case, its sitting on a solid floor, and messing with that button doesn't motivate the thing to turn on.Anyway, I'd suggest you consider a different product. This one might not keep you as warm as you'd like.

This heater is self explanatory to use it is 100% noise free even when oscillating. The heat is instant and you can feel it right away. Only thing is there is a burn in period for the heat coil during which there is a terrible odor but eventually it goes away. I have used more expensive heaters of this type straight out of the box that did not need a burn in time but they were 2x the money.

Works great

Works well if you face it towards you, however my $20 mini heater works just as well. I think there are better heaters that would heat the whole room for about the same price.Also, it does not work on carpet. I have to put a spare piece of wood down in order to use it on my carpet so that it has a perfectly flat place to sit (otherwise the sensors think it is tipping over and automatically shut it off).

Good heat. Works until You realize your cold again and its turned itself off.After testing it, I figured out there must be a temperature sensor shutting it off erroneously. I opened it up and found the culprit wire going out toward the rim of the dish. I unscrewed it from the sensor from its mount and rerouted it to the outside of the heaters shell, placing it near the bottom of the dish (outside of the shell). I left mine just hanging there and it seems to stay. This resolved the shutdown issue.

Very good

This product is a great price, and if you get one that works as it should, it will be a great product. I purchased one, and it heated great and oscillated and was just what I hoped for, but then between one and two hours it stopped heating. I consulted the product instructions and they say that even if the coils aren't glowing, they are still producing heat. In my case, the coils didn't glow and no heat was produced until I turned it off manually and turned it on again sometime later. I returned the first one, thinking I got a lemon, but the second one did the same thing, but heated for a shorter period of time before giving up. I have another radiant heater of a different (more expensive) brand that I have used in this same power outlet, and it works until I turn it off, so I figure this is not a power outlet issue in my house. Wish it worked, I really liked the price!