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 rates 3.4 among wall heater baseboard or wall heaters; the King Electric K Series 6K1215 rates 2.7 among baseboard ones. The Broan-NuTone 174 costs $70.81 less ($138.19 vs $209).
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King Electric K Series 6K1215
#8 in BaseboardFull review
A sturdy 6 ft, 1,500 W contractor baseboard for 120 V. The short warranty and the higher price per watt hold it back.
Amazon $209$209
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (wall heater and baseboard), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Broan-NuTone 174 | King Electric K Series 6K1215 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 77 $92.13 per kW ($138.19, 1,500 W) | 56 $139.33 per kW ($209, 1,500 W) |
| Controls 25% | 65 thermostat in the box, selectable wattage | 20 optional built-in thermostat kit |
| Safety 15% | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout | 75 full-length overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Broan-NuTone 174 | King Electric K Series 6K1215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Convection baseboard |
| Rated output | 1,500 W (1,125 W on 208 V) | 1,500 W |
| Lowest setting | 750 W | - |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 120 V |
| Length | - | 72 in |
| Output per foot | - | 250 W/ft |
| Heating element | Nickel-chrome element | Aluminum ribbon fin element |
| Maker's heating area | 150 sq ft | - |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in (mechanical) | Optional built-in kit |
| Selectable wattage | Yes | No |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Manual reset | Yes |
| Full-length limit | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 6 lb | 15 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |