Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW
#10 in Wall heaterFull review
A 1,000 W wall heater for a small bathroom where only 120 V is available. It costs more than the 240 V 2,000 W model.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
The Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW leads on value, safety and warranty. The Broan-NuTone 9810WH wins on controls. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW costs $99.02 less ($139.99 vs $239.01).
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Broan-NuTone 9810WH
#11 in Wall heaterFull review
A neat 1,000 W wall heater for a small bathroom on either voltage. Other wall heaters here give more heat for the money.
Amazon $239.01$239.01
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW for value ($139.99 per kW ($139.99, 1,000 W) vs $239.01 per kW ($239.01, 1,000 W)), safety (manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse vs overheat cutout) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Broan-NuTone 9810WH 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 CSC101TW | Broan-NuTone 9810WH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 55 $139.99 per kW ($139.99, 1,000 W) | 27 $239.01 per kW ($239.01, 1,000 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 | 50 overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 19 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW | Broan-NuTone 9810WH | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120/240 V |
| Heating element | Nichrome wire on mica insulators | Alloy element |
| Maker's heating area | - | 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 | Yes |
| Backup thermal fuse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |