Cadet Com-Pak Twin CSTC402TW
#3 in Wall heaterFull review
A powerful, low-cost twin wall heater for a big room on 240 V. The best price per watt in the category.
Amazon $193.98$193.98
The Cadet Com-Pak Twin CSTC402TW is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Cadet Com-Pak Twin CSTC402TW leads on value, warranty and safety. The Broan-NuTone 194 wins on controls. The Cadet Com-Pak Twin CSTC402TW costs $121.74 less ($193.98 vs $315.72).
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Broan-NuTone 194
#9 in Wall heaterFull review
A rugged 3,000 W wall heater for a family room, hallway or light commercial space on 240 V.
Amazon $315.72$315.72
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cadet Com-Pak Twin CSTC402TW for value ($48.49 per kW ($193.98, 4,000 W) vs $105.24 per kW ($315.72, 3,000 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 194 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 Twin CSTC402TW | Broan-NuTone 194 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $48.49 per kW ($193.98, 4,000 W) | 70 $105.24 per kW ($315.72, 3,000 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 Twin CSTC402TW | Broan-NuTone 194 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 4,000 W (3,000 W on 208 V) | 3,000 W (2,250 W on 208 V) |
| Lowest setting | - | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 240/208 V |
| Heating element | Two nichrome wire elements on mica insulators | Steel-sheathed element with steel plate fins |
| Maker's heating area | 750 sq ft | 300 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 | 12 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |