Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW vs King Electric K Series 4K1210

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW rates 3.3 among wall heater baseboard or wall heaters; the King Electric K Series 4K1210 rates 2.7 among baseboard ones. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW costs $19.01 less ($139.99 vs $159).

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Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TW vs King Electric K Series 4K1210

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 weightCadet Com-Pak CSC101TWKing Electric K Series 4K1210
Overall rating3.3/52.7/5
Value 35%55 $139.99 per kW ($139.99, 1,000 W)49 $159 per kW ($159, 1,000 W)
Controls 25%50 thermostat in the box20 optional built-in thermostat kit
Safety 15%100 manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse75 full-length overheat cutout
Warranty 25%19 2-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Cadet Com-Pak CSC101TWKing Electric K Series 4K1210
Heat
TypeFan-forced wall heaterConvection baseboard
Rated output1,000 W1,000 W
Voltage120 V120 V
Length-48 in
Output per foot-250 W/ft
Heating elementNichrome wire on mica insulatorsAluminum ribbon fin element
Controls
ThermostatBuilt in (mechanical)Optional built-in kit
Selectable wattageNoNo
Remote or timerNoNo
Safety
Overheat cutoutManual resetYes
Full-length limit-Yes
Backup thermal fuseYes-
Build
Weight7 lb10.5 lb
Warranty2 years1 year

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