DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat

by DeLonghi

Product Features

• Provides perfect amount of heat with the intense directional flow of heat and better circulation from the large grille
• Enjoy the year-round use by operating the fan without heat for summer ventilation
• Customize your heating needs with the adjustable thermostat and two heat settings; choose the HIGH setting for 1500 watts or the LOW setting for 825 watts
• Safe operation with thermal cut-off and antifreeze setting
• Measures 6 by 8 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G1CXYY
• Item model number: DCH1030
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,267 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #5 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Heating & Cooling > Heaters & Accessories
  • #7 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Space Heaters

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Perfect for those chilly days in the home or at the office, this ceramic heater efficiently creates soothing, portable warmth wherever it's needed most. The unit features easy manual control knobs for setting the heat and adjusting the thermostat, which keeps the room temperature at the selected level automatically. Choose from high heat (1500 watts) or low heat (825 watts)--or fan-only mode for cooling relief in the summer months or general, no-heat air circulation any time of year. It also comes with a handy frost-prevention mode that maintains the room temperature at about 41 degrees F, preventing freezing with minimal energy consumption. For peace of mind, the unit provides a "power" indicator light and a safety thermal cut-off function that automatically turns the heater off if it starts to overheat. The unit's ceramic element and smaller size ensure effective, consistent heating without getting in the way, while its lightweight construction means simple transport from the floor to the table or from room to room. The heater grill can be cleaned with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner and the exterior body wipes clean as needed. The ceramic heater measures 6 by 8 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

This compact heater will heat you up in the tightest of spaces. It provides intense directional flow of heat due to the ceramic heating element and large grille, which provides better circulation. You can customize your heating needs with the adjustable thermostat and two heat settings; choose the high setting for 1500 watts or the low setting for 825 watts. Its versatility will save you money; use the heater year-round by operating the fan without heat for summer ventilation. You can also easily select and maintain your desired level of comfort using the adjustable thermostat. You'll never need to worry about overheating with this heater because it has a safety thermal cut-off; if the unit becomes too warm, it will automatically turn off. Additionally, the anti-freeze setting will automatically turn itself on when the temperature reaches 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

128 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars toaster!, January 30, 2007

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R. Atkins (Greenbelt, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (Kitchen)

I had a little heater fan from DeLonghi (DFH132), and it was fine but a little weak. I tried out a few heater fans from Honeywell (HFH5555 [worked, but blew a fuse] and HEH8001-U [worked but more fan than heater]) but ended up returning them.

This little heater puts out a good bit of heat. It's sitting behind me right now, in the same spot the heater fan used to occupy, and it puts out much more heat. It's also about twice as loud, but that doesn't bother me. The grille on the front gets hot, but I haven't left my hand on it long enough to see if it will burn me. I can make only so many sacrifices for Amazon reviews...

Quite happy with this item.

130 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We bought 20 of these..., January 9, 2007

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David S. Kyle (Lorton, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (Kitchen)

We are an HVAC contractor in Northern Virginia. We stock up on these every year to loan to customers without heat because they are safe and reliable. We have been very satisifed with the performance.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works exactly for what I need it for, October 26, 2009

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K. R. "Mudcats12" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (Kitchen)

I gave this heater 4 stars. Let me explain....

First, to be realistic about my pros and cons, I know I wasn't getting a top of the line model being that this heater was under thirty bucks. I only needed this to provide a little warmth boost in my 1-year old sons 14' x 12' room.

Pros:
-Pushes a lot of heat for being so small - This was surprising. I have to keep the temp turned only about 1/3 of the way up with the lowest fan setting or else my son's room turns into a sauna.
-Very nice size - it's not tiny, but it fits nicely on my son's chest of drawers along with an alarm clock and piggy bank.
-1 fan, 2 heat options - there is a fan option(no heat), a low and high heat setting. I use the low and imagine that the high setting would push qhite a bit of heat.
-Thermostat - very nice option for what I use it for, once you get it right (see cons). I keep it up about 1/3 of the way and it keeps the room at a semi-constant temp.
-Stays cool to the touch on perimeter - if you put your hand directly in front of the heating element, it's hot (duh), the rest of it stays nice and cool. This was a major concern for me since it stays in a childs room and space heaters having such a bad safety rep.
-Sturdy - I originally had it on the floor and moved it up on a dresser. Neither place was I afraid that it would tip over on it's own
-Overheat switch - It's an option, but I gladly haven't had to see if it works

Cons:
-Slightly noisier than expected - I expected a little noise since it is a little heater but this small fans puts out quite a bit of noise. It's not loud enough to wake my son when it kicks on during the night, but it is loud enough where I had to relocate the baby monitor because it was driving my wife and me crazy.
-Thermostat - this was a pro for having the option alone. The con is that it took me about a week to get it to maintain an even temp exactly where I wanted it. One time it would be too hot, I make an adjustment, then too cold, repeat about 15 times, and it's just right.

If I could give 4 1/2 stars I would. My pros are definite pros, but the cons may be a little petty given the product. I think for a few more dollars DeLonghi could put in a digital thermostat and maybe a slighly quieter fan.

Overall, I highly recommend this.