Stelpro Brava AB51252W
#1 in BaseboardFull review
A quiet 1,250 W baseboard with the longest warranty in the group at a low price per watt. A strong pick for a bedroom on 240 V.
Amazon $94.95$94.95
The Stelpro Brava AB51252W rates 3.9 among baseboard baseboard or wall heaters; the Broan-NuTone 174 rates 3.4 among wall heater ones. The Stelpro Brava AB51252W costs $43.24 less ($94.95 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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (baseboard and wall heater), 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 | Stelpro Brava AB51252W | Broan-NuTone 174 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 88 $75.96 per kW ($94.95, 1,250 W) | 77 $92.13 per kW ($138.19, 1,500 W) |
| Controls 25% | 20 optional built-in thermostat kit | 65 thermostat in the box, selectable wattage |
| Safety 15% | 50 overheat cutout | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty, lifetime on the element | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Stelpro Brava AB51252W | Broan-NuTone 174 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Convection baseboard | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 1,250 W (938 W on 208 V) | 1,500 W (1,125 W on 208 V) |
| Lowest setting | - | 750 W |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 120/240 V |
| Length | 60 in | - |
| Output per foot | 250 W/ft | - |
| Heating element | Stainless steel sheathed tubular element with aluminum fins | Nickel-chrome element |
| Maker's heating area | 125 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Optional built-in kit | Built in (mechanical) |
| Selectable wattage | No | Yes |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Yes | Manual reset |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10 lb | 6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years, element lifetime | 1 year |