The 10 Best Wall Heaters

The unobtrusive Broan Nu Tone (appx. $104) looks just like a regular vent of a typical HVAC system, but with a small thermostat knob. It's ideal for providing supplemental warmth to a bathroom or bedroom, and the louvered grille directs air downward to promote even heating.

The sleek Touchstone Sideline (appx. $499) is an electric fireplace that is recessed into the wall. It offers two warmth settings or you can enjoy the flames in the summer without any heat. You can choose a realistic looking fire or from several color-changing options.

The versatile De'Longhi Convector (about $169) includes a mounting kit, but if you want to be able to move it from room to room, you can attach the included feet and use it as a freestanding model. Be aware that it weighs about 21 pounds, so you'll want to be sure it's hung securely.

The Stiebel Eltron CK 15E (about $148) sports a sleek and compact design that won't take up too much space wherever you put it. Its 120-volt motor can crank out a level of heat that belies its size, quickly warming a small area and making it perfect for a bathroom or laundry room.

The Brightown Handy (appx. $23) is a budget-friendly choice for making a room more cozy. It's not actually wall "mounted," but does plug directly into a mains socket, so it doesn't take up any floor or counter space, and there's no wiring or hanging required.

The digital thermostat on the Cadet Energy Plus (appx. $223) makes it simple to set and adjust your preferred settings. The display is backlit, so if you need to get more comfortable in the middle of the night, you won't have to turn on any lights to do so.

If don't want to do any wiring, the Heat Storm Deluxe (about $69) plugs directly into a wall socket, so all you have to worry about is mounting it. The grille stays cool to the touch, ensuring that you won't burn yourself if you bump into it accidentally.

If you're looking for a warm ambiance along with actual heat, then consider the Best Choice Products Fireplace (appx. $170). It mounts on the wall, but is not recessed into it, so you can enjoy the electric flame without a lengthy installation process.

If safety is your primary concern, then the Cadet Com-Pak Twin (around $167) is a great choice, as it comes with two safeguards that turn it off if it exceeds normal operating temperatures. The dual-coil element warms a room of up to 450 square feet quickly.

While the base model isn't much to look at, the King Pic-A-Watt (around $142) allows you to select from a range of power options, ensuring that you get the perfect amount of heat necessary for the room. It includes quick-set stud tabs to make it easy to install.