Kickspace heaters Review

Electric Kickspace or Toe Space Heater are a quick source of heat, ideal solution for hard-to-heat locations. They are most commonly installed in the kitchen, in the to kick space or toe plate of the cabinet. This makes for a very discrete installation in kitchen, bathroom vanities or utility room cabinets

Kick space heaters are fan forced, and only go up to 1500 watts or at best heat 150 sq f. They available in 120 or 240v Things you want to think about you make your buying decision for a new construction job (not replacing an old heater) are the following

When shopping for an electric wall heater,
1. Heater sizing by wattage
2. Voltage – basic guidelines
3. Noise Level of the heater
4. Thermostat /
5. Looks of the grille
6. Heater location
7. Feature to = Look for or avoid.

1. Heater sizing (how big is the room you want to heat)

Kickspace heaters come in 1500 watts, which means it can heat at best 150 sq ft room by itself. So the real question is your room bigger or smaller the 150 Sq Ft your looking to heat. If its bigger then 150 sqft you will have to consider two unit or a different type of heater.. ( if you are thinking of two units, please consult an electrician to make sure you have enough power to heat more then one )

2. Voltage
Knowing your, and having the correct voltage, is right up there as one of the most important thing to know and understand before you purchase and electric wall heater. Electric wall heaters come in 120 and 240 volts. Some electric wall heaters only come in 120 volts, and some only come in 240
Most homes in the United States have both 120v and 240v in there house, If you have a electric stove, range, dryer or water heater in your home those are all running on 240 voltage ..
A standard 120 volt wall heater comes in 500 to 1,500 watts which can heat a room between (50 to 150 sq ft room) if you have a room bigger then 150 sq ft you Have To Have a 240 volt heater
A standard 240 volt wall heater comes in 1000 to 4,800 watts which can heat a room from (100 to 480 sq ft room)
A common over site is buying and or installing a wall heater with the wrong voltage If you install a e heater to the wrong voltage bad things can happen.
120v to a 240v heater will give you ¼ of the wattage
240v to a 120v heater will burnout the heater and void the warranty

If you are not sure on your voltage you will want to consult a licensed electrician. We stock almost every heater you see on line and ship the same day if in stock so we can get it to you pretty fast

( FYI Notes )
110 volts, 115 volts, 120 volts, 125 volts
(All four voltages will work with the same heater)
220 volts, 230 volts, 240 volts, 250 volts
(All four voltages will work with the same heater)
208 volts is NOT the same as 240 volts - it’s a total different

3 .Thermostat

Controlling a kick Space heater can be done with a built-in or wall thermostat. Certain models have the option of both options while others can only be done with a built in thermostat If you are not sure call or email us

The built-in thermostat the knob is mounted on the outside of the heater. It works just like a wall mounted heater by turning it clockwise you turn the power on and you set the desired room temperature. Turn it counterclockwise you will lower the desired temperature wanted and if you turn it all the way to the left it will turn the unit off.

When using a wall thermostat with this wall heater be sure to place it on an internal wall, ideally across from the windows. Avoid drafty areas, direct sunlight, and other heaters & electronics devices that can put out heat like computers or TV’s. Make sure you don’t place it behind a shelf or too close to pictures what will affect airflow around the thermostat's sensors.

4.Heater installation & location in your room
This heater is designed for installation in an enclosed space such
as under a counter or kickspace in a horizontal installation only to provide warm, gentle heat at the floor level. Do not install heater upside down or sideways Do not locate heater behind doors, furniture, etc., where the air flow to the unit will be restricted.

8. Feature to look for or avoid.
o Back box include – Look for it - All heaters have back boxes but some times you can order them separately. The back box separates the heating element from touching the interior wall or insulation. Plus it’s a code violation.
o Thermostat operation ranges – Look for it – Some people want to run the heater at the lost temperature to keep the water pipes from freezing. If the operating range of 50° to 90° F, the heater will not go down to 40° F no mater how low you set it the thermostat.
o Summer Fan Switch – Avoid - This is used for commercial building applications, all it means it that the fan will run but the heater will remain off.
o Heavy Duty Grille – Avoid - Another commercial building application, the greater the foot traffic the higher the odds of someone smashing in the front grille of your wall heater. Unless you have a hotel dolly rolling around your home you more than likely don’t need the added cost of a heavy duty front grille.
Tamper resistant built-in thermostat Avoid - Another commercial building application, this is used on office buildings, banks, hotel front vestibules. You need a