Broan-NuTone 174
#8 in Wall heaterFull review
A flexible 1,500 W wall heater that runs on 120 V or 240 V, for a bathroom or small bedroom. The warranty is short.
Amazon $138.19$138.19
The Broan-NuTone 174 is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.4 to 2.7. The Broan-NuTone 174 leads on value and safety. The Broan-NuTone 174 costs $100.82 less ($138.19 vs $239.01).
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Broan-NuTone 9810WH
#11 in Wall heaterFull review
A neat 1,000 W wall heater for a small bathroom on either voltage. Other wall heaters here give more heat for the money.
Amazon $239.01$239.01
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Broan-NuTone 174 for value ($92.13 per kW ($138.19, 1,500 W) vs $239.01 per kW ($239.01, 1,000 W)) and safety (manual-reset overheat cutout vs overheat cutout).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wall heater baseboard or wall heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Broan-NuTone 174 | Broan-NuTone 9810WH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 77 $92.13 per kW ($138.19, 1,500 W) | 27 $239.01 per kW ($239.01, 1,000 W) |
| Controls 25% | 65 thermostat in the box, selectable wattage | 65 thermostat in the box, selectable wattage |
| Safety 15% | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout | 50 overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Broan-NuTone 174 | Broan-NuTone 9810WH | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 1,500 W (1,125 W on 208 V) | 1,000 W |
| Lowest setting | 750 W | - |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Heating element | Nickel-chrome element | Alloy element |
| Maker's heating area | 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in (mechanical) | Built in (mechanical) |
| Selectable wattage | Yes | Yes |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Manual reset | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 6 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |