Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW
#4 in Wall heaterFull review
A low-cost 2,000 W wall heater with everything in the box, for a bedroom or bathroom on 240 V.
Amazon $127.75$127.75
The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW leads on value, warranty and safety. The Broan-NuTone 174 wins on controls. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW costs $10.44 less ($127.75 vs $138.19).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW for value ($63.88 per kW ($127.75, 2,000 W) vs $92.13 per kW ($138.19, 1,500 W)), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and safety (manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse vs manual-reset overheat cutout).
- Choose the Broan-NuTone 174 for controls (thermostat in the box, selectable wattage vs thermostat in the box).
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 | Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW | Broan-NuTone 174 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $63.88 per kW ($127.75, 2,000 W) | 77 $92.13 per kW ($138.19, 1,500 W) |
| Controls 25% | 50 thermostat in the box | 65 thermostat in the box, selectable wattage |
| Safety 15% | 100 manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 19 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW | Broan-NuTone 174 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 2,000 W (1,500 W on 208 V) | 1,500 W (1,125 W on 208 V) |
| Lowest setting | - | 750 W |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 120/240 V |
| Heating element | Nichrome wire on mica insulators | Nickel-chrome element |
| Maker's heating area | 200 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in (mechanical) | Built in (mechanical) |
| Selectable wattage | No | Yes |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Manual reset | Manual reset |
| Backup thermal fuse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7 lb | 6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |