Heat Your Home for Less: A Practical Supplemental Heating Guide
You do not always need the same amount of heat everywhere in your home. Start with the room or person that feels cold, decide what kind of supplemental warmth makes sense and choose the heating style that fits the job.
How Do You Choose Supplemental Heat?
Start with the problem rather than the product. A chilly living room, cold bedroom, work area and one person who simply wants to feel warmer do not necessarily need the same heating solution.
Think about which areas of the home you actually occupy and when they feel uncomfortable. The goal of supplemental heating is to add useful warmth where it is needed, not simply to add another appliance.
Five Ways to Think About Supplemental Heat
Decide what kind of comfort you need before comparing individual models.
Everyday Room Warmth
Add supplemental warmth to a living area or other frequently occupied room.
More Heating Elements
Compare infrared heater designs when you want different element configurations.
Low-Profile Heat
Consider a baseboard-style heater when a lower cabinet shape better suits the room.
Practical Utility Heat
Choose a function-first heater for an appropriate work-oriented space.
Personal Warmth
Warm yourself directly when heating an entire room is not the main goal.
What Kind of Warmth Are You Looking For?
Choose the situation that sounds most like yours. Each option links directly to a relevant Heartland America product so you can see the full current product details.
Everyday Infrared Warmth
Start here when you want a six-element infrared heater for supplemental room comfort.
View EZ Heat 6-Element Heater → Room Heat8-Element Infrared Option
Compare the eight-element EZ Heat model when you want another infrared configuration.
View EZ Heat 8-Element Heater → Style + WarmthFireplace-Style Heat
Consider a stove-style heater when the look of the heater matters as much as its placement.
View EZ Heat Stove Fireplace → Low ProfileBaseboard-Style Heat
Choose a lower-profile format when you do not want a taller cabinet-style heater.
View EZ Heat Baseboard Heater → Utility HeatFunction-First Warmth
Consider a portable utility-style heater for an appropriate work-oriented space.
View Deluxe Milkhouse Heater → Personal WarmthWarm the Person
A heated blanket can make sense when one person wants extra warmth without adding another room heater.
View Wearable Heated Blanket →Compare Supplemental Heating Products
These products solve different comfort problems. Compare them by where you need warmth and how you want the heater to fit into the space.
EZ Heat 6-Element Infrared Heater
A six-element infrared option for adding supplemental warmth to an occupied room.
- Infrared heating design
- Six heating elements
- Portable room-heater format
- Designed for supplemental indoor warmth
Item 61057
EZ Heat High-Output 8-Element Heater
An eight-element infrared model for shoppers comparing different EZ Heat room-heater configurations.
- Infrared heating design
- Eight heating elements
- Portable cabinet format
- Designed for supplemental indoor warmth
Item 62708
EZ Heat Stove Fireplace
A stove-style infrared heater for shoppers who want supplemental warmth with a more traditional fireplace-inspired appearance.
- Infrared heating design
- Three heating elements
- Stove-style cabinet
- Fireplace-inspired appearance
Item 62700
Wearable Heated Blanket - Grey
A personal-warmth option for times when one person wants to feel warmer without adding another room heater.
- Eight heat settings
- Flannel and Sherpa construction
- Heated foot pockets
- 10-hour auto-off
- Overheat protection
Item 68903C
EZ Heat 1500W Baseboard Heater
A lower-profile heater format for shoppers who prefer a baseboard-style design instead of a taller cabinet heater.
- 1500-watt heater
- Baseboard-style format
- Lower-profile cabinet
- Designed for supplemental indoor warmth
Item 62705
EZ Heat Deluxe Milkhouse Heater
A portable utility-style heater for shoppers who prioritize practical supplemental warmth in an appropriate work-oriented space.
- Utility-style heater design
- Portable format
- Function-first cabinet
- Designed for supplemental warmth
Item 69864
Which Heating Option Fits Your Situation?
Each option approaches cold-weather comfort a little differently. Start with the type of warmth you need and the space where you plan to use it.
| Product | Type | Best Fit | Main Difference | Think About |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EZ Heat 6-Element Heater
Item 61057 |
Infrared heater | Supplemental room warmth | Six-element configuration | Placement and room needs |
|
EZ Heat 8-Element Heater
Item 62708 |
Infrared heater | Comparing infrared configurations | Eight-element design | Product controls and room needs |
|
EZ Heat Stove Fireplace
Item 62700 |
Infrared stove heater | Living areas where appearance matters | Fireplace-inspired styling | Available floor space |
|
Wearable Heated Blanket
Item 68903C |
Personal heated blanket | One-person warmth | Eight heat settings and heated foot pockets | Personal comfort rather than room heat |
|
EZ Heat 1500W Baseboard Heater
Item 62705 |
Baseboard heater | Low-profile placement | 1500W baseboard format | Floor-level placement and clearance |
|
EZ Heat Deluxe Milkhouse Heater
Item 69864 |
Utility-style heater | Practical work-area warmth | Portable function-first format | Approved location and operating instructions |
Practical Tips for Supplemental Heating
Choosing the heater is only part of the decision. Placement, electrical use and everyday habits matter too.
Start With the Cold Spot
Identify the room or seating area where extra warmth would make the biggest practical difference.
Decide: Room or Person?
If only one person feels cold, personal heated gear may address the comfort problem more directly.
Give the Heater Space
CPSC recommends keeping portable heaters at least three feet away from beds, clothes, curtains, papers, sofas and other combustible materials.
Use a Wall Outlet
CPSC recommends plugging electric space heaters directly into a wall outlet rather than using an extension cord or power strip.
Use a Stable Surface
Place portable heaters on a stable, level surface where they are less likely to be knocked over.
Turn It Off Before Sleeping
CPSC advises against leaving portable heaters operating while you are sleeping.
Check the Basics Before You Add Supplemental Heat
Use this checklist to think through placement, comfort and safe everyday use.
Choose the Right Approach
Check the Space
Use It Responsibly
Answers to Common Supplemental Heating Questions
What is supplemental heating?
Supplemental heating adds warmth to a particular room or area instead of relying only on the home's primary heating system.
What type of portable heater should I choose?
Start with where you need extra warmth and how you use that space. Infrared, baseboard, stove-style and utility heaters offer different formats for different rooms and preferences.
What is the difference between the 6-element and 8-element EZ Heat heaters?
The EZ Heat 6-Element Heater uses six heating elements, while the EZ Heat 8-Element model uses eight. Review the current product pages for complete specifications, controls and dimensions before choosing.
Why choose a baseboard-style heater?
A baseboard-style heater can appeal when you want a lower-profile format instead of a taller cabinet-style heater.
Do I need a space heater if only one person feels cold?
Not necessarily. A wearable heated blanket can provide personal warmth when heating an entire room is not the main goal.
How far should a portable heater be from furniture?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends keeping portable heaters at least three feet from beds, clothes, curtains, papers, sofas and other items that can catch fire.
Can I plug a space heater into a power strip?
CPSC recommends plugging electric portable heaters directly into a wall outlet rather than using an extension cord or power strip.
Can I leave a portable heater on while sleeping?
CPSC advises consumers not to leave portable heaters operating while they are sleeping.
Learn More About Portable Heater Safety
For heater safety guidance beyond individual product instructions, these U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission resources provide practical information for portable heater use.
Portable Heater Safety Habits
U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionPractical guidance covering heater placement, cords, outlets, stable surfaces and unattended operation.
Winter Home Heating Safety
CPSC: Keep Warm and Safe This WinterCPSC guidance for portable heaters, smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, furnaces and other winter heating equipment.
Put the Heat Where You Need It
Start with the room, work area or person that needs extra warmth. Then compare the heating style that best fits that specific job.