Name: Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31
Brand: Cadet
Price: 177.64 USD

A short, high-output baseboard with its thermostat included, for a large room with little free wall under the window.

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Pros

2,000 W from a 50 in cabinet, up to 42% shorter than a standard baseboard of the same output
Thermostat comes with it, so no wall thermostat to buy
10-year warranty on the element

Cons

How it scores

The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Heat
Model number	EQ5020W31
Type	Convection baseboard
Rated output	2,000 W (1,500 W on 208 V)
Voltage	240/208 V
Length	50 in
Output per foot	480 W/ft
Heating element	Steel tubular element with stainless shark-fin blades
Controls
Thermostat	Built in
Selectable wattage	No
Remote or timer	No
Safety
Overheat cutout	Automatic reset
Full-length limit	Yes
Build
Warranty	1 year, element 10 years

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