Heat Storm HS-1000-WX
Score: 85/100
Envi Wall Heater
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Heat Storm HS-1000-WX-WIFI is a compact, wall-mounted infrared heater designed for efficient zone heating in small spaces. It features Wi-Fi connectivity for smart app control and silent operation, making it ideal for bedrooms. While it offers excellent safety and smart features, its limited coverage area and short cord length are notable trade-offs.
The Envi Plug-in Electric Panel Wall Heater is a 500-watt convection heater designed for silent, energy-efficient zone heating in small indoor spaces up to 150 square feet. Its main trade-off is uneven heat distribution due to the lack of a fan. It is best suited for users prioritizing silence, safety for children and pets, and energy savings in mild winters.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 sq ft | 150 sq ftbest | |
1,000 wattsbest | 500 watts | |
| ↓ lower better | 42 dB | 0 dBbest |
3best | 1 | |
3 ft | 6 ftbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.1 lbsbest | 10 lbs |
3,400 BTUbest | 1,706 BTU | |
1 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Design & Portability(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 6.1 lbs | 10.0 lbs |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount | Wall |
Performance & Heating(3) | ||
Heating Coverage Area (sq ft) | 100 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
Noise Level (dB) | 42 dB | 0 dB |
BTU Output (BTU) | 3400 BTU | 1706 BTU |
Controls & Features(3) | ||
Thermostat Type | Digital | Manual |
Heat Settings | 3 | 1 |
Remote Control | true | false |
Safety & Compliance(2) | ||
Safety Features | Overheat, Tip-Over, Safe Grill, Child Lock | Wall-Sens, Cool-to-touch |
Warranty Length (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Power & Electrical(3) | ||
Wattage (watts) | 1000 watts | 500 watts |
Cord Length (ft) | 3 ft | 6 ft |
Voltage | 110 | 120 |
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Professional sources praise the Heat Storm HS-1000-WX-WIFI for its Wi-Fi convenience, energy savings, and silent operation, noting its effective 3400 BTU output for supplemental heating.
Everyday users and Q&A participants praise the smart app control, quiet heat, and space-saving design, particularly for use in bedrooms and kitchens.
Professional reviewers praise the efficiency, simplicity, and safety features, noting it produces a lot of heat for its small size. However, experts warn that the lack of a fan results in uneven heat distribution.
Everyday users commonly praise the heater for its quiet operation, safety features, and ease of use. Common complaints focus on slow and uneven heating, with heat pooling at the ceiling.
“super easy install”
“excellent for energy efficiency”
