King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt
#6 in Wall heaterFull review
A quiet, adjustable wall heater with a 5-year warranty, for a living room or bedroom on 240 V. Add a thermostat to the budget.
Amazon $285.45$285.45
The King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt leads on warranty. The Broan-NuTone 194 wins on controls and value. The King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt costs $30.27 less ($285.45 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 King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Broan-NuTone 194 for controls (thermostat in the box, selectable wattage vs optional built-in thermostat kit, selectable wattage) and value ($105.24 per kW ($315.72, 3,000 W) vs $126.87 per kW ($285.45, 2,250 W)).
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 | King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt | Broan-NuTone 194 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 61 $126.87 per kW ($285.45, 2,250 W) | 70 $105.24 per kW ($315.72, 3,000 W) |
| Controls 25% | 35 optional built-in thermostat kit, selectable wattage | 65 thermostat in the box, selectable wattage |
| Safety 15% | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 78 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt | Broan-NuTone 194 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 2,250 W | 3,000 W (2,250 W on 208 V) |
| Lowest setting | 500 W | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 240/208 V |
| Heating element | Pic-A-Watt steel fin element | Steel-sheathed element with steel plate fins |
| Maker's heating area | 400 sq ft | 300 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Optional built-in kit | Built in (mechanical) |
| Selectable wattage | Yes | Yes |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Manual reset | Manual reset |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.5 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |