Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW
#4 in Wall heaterFull review
A low-cost 2,000 W wall heater with everything in the box, for a bedroom or bathroom on 240 V.
Amazon $127.75$127.75
The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW rates 3.8 among wall heater baseboard or wall heaters; the Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 rates 3.7 among baseboard ones. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW costs $49.89 less ($127.75 vs $177.64).
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Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31
#2 in BaseboardFull review
A short, high-output baseboard with its thermostat included, for a large room with little free wall under the window.
Amazon $177.64$177.64
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 weight | Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW | Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $63.88 per kW ($127.75, 2,000 W) | 79 $88.82 per kW ($177.64, 2,000 W) |
| Controls 25% | 50 thermostat in the box | 50 thermostat in the box |
| Safety 15% | 100 manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse | 75 full-length overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 19 2-year warranty | 40 1-year warranty, 10-year on the element |
Specifications
| Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW | Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Convection baseboard |
| Rated output | 2,000 W (1,500 W on 208 V) | 2,000 W (1,500 W on 208 V) |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 240/208 V |
| Length | - | 50 in |
| Output per foot | - | 480 W/ft |
| Heating element | Nichrome wire on mica insulators | Steel tubular element with stainless shark-fin blades |
| Maker's heating area | 200 sq ft | - |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in (mechanical) | Built in |
| Selectable wattage | No | No |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Manual reset | Automatic reset |
| Full-length limit | - | Yes |
| Backup thermal fuse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year, element 10 years |