Best heater for home use?

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xehsufrutu
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September 8, 2015 at 12:43 am

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#20467

Hi,

I am a hot room fanatic who is looking to really get things cooking in the room. I am relocating to a city without a Bikram studio, so I am now looking for the best heater for heating up the bathroom for my home practice. I’m one of those people for whom the room cannot be too hot. I am really looking to get the temperature up to 105. So, I’m particularly interested in heaters that do not shut off at a certain temperature. These units have been referred to as “continuous heating” units, that is, units without a shut off temperature.

I won’t say that I’ve literally searched the entire hotyogadoctor site, but I’ve spent about 5 or 6 hours combing the forum. I’ve paid special attention to the “Practicing at Home or Traveling” and “The Heat” forums.

As to which heater might be the best, I have not come to any conclusions. It looked like the Vornado VH2 was a contender from a couple of posts, but the Amazon reviews suggest that it heats up the room evenly, slowly, but kind of lukewarm-ly. I’m not sure what to make of that. What was cool about the Vornado VH2 is that the “High Heat” setting, according to the manufacturer’s specifications, tops out at 120 F. So it just stays on until the max temp is reached (theoretically).

Someone mentioned a Lasko, and a few others, but there was nothing conclusive.

Since models are continuously updated and dropped, can anybody sound off again on their opinion of heaters that do and don’t work?

Thank you

(I also posted this in the “Practicing at Home” forum)
xehsufrutu
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September 8, 2015 at 5:28 pm

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#20472
UPDATE

Called Vornado. The Vornado VH2 shuts off at 85F. The rep said that the highest temperature a different model Vornado product will heat to is 90 F. The high of 120F refers to the heat of the heating coil itself, not the ambient air temperature at which the unit shuts off, which is 85F.

Called Lasko. The highest temperature one of their products will heat to is 90F. I was curious because one of the models said “MAX” instead of a number. But it’s 90F.

Called Dyson. I confirmed that the Dyson AM04, AM05, and AM09 hit 99F.

Called Patron. The rep said that the smallest unit, the E1.5 (120v), does not go past 100F, even though the specifications on the website say the max is 104F. The rep was familiar with my interest in hitting 105 for hot yoga. She was aware of a person not affiliated with Patron who modified the factory parts to get the temperatures necessary for hot yoga.

I am considering either a Dyson or a modified Patron.
- This reply was modified 9 years, 2 months ago by xehsufrutu.
Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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September 8, 2015 at 11:47 pm

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#20474

Hello xehsufrutu

Thank you for your questions (everywhere!)! Do remember that your perception of the heat along with the humidity are going to be playing a big part in this equation. Get yourself a good humidifier and don’t worry about that 105F false goal. It’s a myth and doesn’t take into account the humidity conditions.

For example, I currently go to a public studio where the temperatures never reach 105F. Everyone sweats. Everyone has a great challenge with the yoga. Everyone is able to participate to their fullest ability without any risk of endangerment.

What are moisture levels like where you live? Even an internet search will help you there for the range throughout the year. The practical heating considerations will change depending on whether you live in a rainforest or a desert.

That ought to help. As you will have read the heaters that I have used and have always been happy with are British and Australian brands. But that British brand is available in the US and are also manufactured there. Xpelair. Maybe you have looked into those.

Keep me posted.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

erica_dixit
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May 24, 2019 at 8:49 am

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#22652

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor) wrote:

Hello xehsufrutu Thank you for your questions (everywhere!)! Do remember that your perception of the heat along with the humidity are going to be playing a big part in this equation. Get yourself a good humidifier and don’t worry about that 105F false goal. It’s a myth and doesn’t take into account the humidity conditions. For example, I currently go to a public studio where the temperatures never reach 105F. Everyone sweats. Everyone has a great challenge with the yoga. Everyone is able to participate to their fullest ability without any risk of endangerment. What are moisture levels like where you live? Even an internet search will help you there for the range throughout the year. The practical heating considerations will change depending on whether you live in a rainforest or a desert. That ought to help. As you will have read the heaters that I have used and have always been happy with are British and Australian brands. But that British brand is available in the US and are also manufactured there. Xpelair. Maybe you have looked into those. Keep me posted. Namaste Gabrielle 🙂

Namaste!
Sorry for reviving this thread.
Currently I’m working on my personal training room, and I have several questions.
Since I’m worried about potential fire hazard, I’d like to know – is there any difference between heater types (as you can see, there are dozens of them) when it comes to heating my yoga room? For instance, could I reach the same effect if I’m going to use the infrared one or a ceramic? I’ve never tried exercising at home before and I’m trying to create a good setup, so if that’s an odd question, I’m really sorry, Gabrielle.

– Erica

JulieEliz
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September 16, 2019 at 1:57 pm

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#22723

Hi,

I have been working to set up my home studio also. I have spent hours searching the internet and these forums for the best heater that will not shut off as I also like the heat. Unbelievable, but I found the best heater at Walmart! it is by Mainstays(Walmart brand) and it is a Quartz Infrared, cost approx. $80. If you turn it on it says 85, but in the instructions it tells you the default temp is 104 if you put it to “on”. I did this and my indoor humidity/temp thermometer(Amazon, $12) registered 100 degrees after it was on for an hour, it does not shut off when temp met. I also bought a humidifier(PureGuardian on Amazon, $80) and it all works GREAT.

Hope this helps and saves many of you the time and effort I put into this!

Love practicing at home! Saves time and money and I can use Gabrielle’s DVD!!!!

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
Forum Owner

September 16, 2019 at 10:15 pm

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#22724

Hello Julie

Sounds like you have the perfect set-up for a tiny price. Thank you so much for posting this. I am positive it will help many people.

And thank you for the lovely compliment. You made my day.

Oh, you know what would be great to know…I know it’s an infrared heater but…What are the dimensions of your room? (Height included.) Did you do anything special to insulate or enclose the space? Any other hints you think might help others would be awesome. If you did nothing else in particular, then that’s a great answer too. 😀

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

JulieEliz
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September 17, 2019 at 1:32 am

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#22725

I am using a spare bedroom, laminate wood floors. Double windows that I have not had to insulate yet as we still have warm weather. I will insulate with plastic on the windows in the next few weeks. I purchased a plastic door sweep for the bottom of the bedroom door, $3. the room is 14×14. Standard ceilings, 8-10feet?

I turn the heater on 1-1.5hours before I want to start and the humidifier right when I start or 15min before. that will vary depending on the time of year and humidity in the air, but now that I have a feel for it all, i think I will be able to gauge when to turn each on prior to starting.

Thank you for offering all your wisdom and support to this amazing practice…it has been life changing for me!!!

vseprosto90211
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February 21, 2020 at 4:59 am

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#22874

Honeywell HCE840B heater owner here. Very pleased with this product. It heats my room to the desired temperature quite fast. It is easily controlled and has protection from overheat. I started to look for a heater to practice hot yoga at home. Searched reviews on different forums and it turned out that my friend bought herself a space heater not so long ago and so, she advised me this review to read. Maybe it would be helpful for someone as well.

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
Forum Owner

February 21, 2020 at 5:48 am

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#22875

Hello! thank you so much for your recent posts. Great information. I would love to know how big a room you’re heating! Oh, and what temperature can you set your heater to?

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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