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 is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.6. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW leads on value, controls and safety. The King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt wins on warranty. The Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW costs $157.70 less ($127.75 vs $285.45).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW for value ($63.88 per kW ($127.75, 2,000 W) vs $126.87 per kW ($285.45, 2,250 W)), controls (thermostat in the box vs optional built-in thermostat kit, selectable wattage) and safety (manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse vs manual-reset overheat cutout).
- Choose the King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
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 CSC202TW | King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $63.88 per kW ($127.75, 2,000 W) | 61 $126.87 per kW ($285.45, 2,250 W) |
| Controls 25% | 50 thermostat in the box | 35 optional built-in thermostat kit, selectable wattage |
| Safety 15% | 100 manual-reset overheat cutout, backup thermal fuse | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 19 2-year warranty | 78 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Cadet Com-Pak CSC202TW | King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Fan-forced wall heater | Fan-forced wall heater |
| Rated output | 2,000 W (1,500 W on 208 V) | 2,250 W |
| Lowest setting | - | 500 W |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 240/208 V |
| Heating element | Nichrome wire on mica insulators | Pic-A-Watt steel fin element |
| Maker's heating area | 200 sq ft | 400 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in (mechanical) | Optional built-in kit |
| Selectable wattage | No | Yes |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Manual reset | Manual reset |
| Backup thermal fuse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7 lb | 9.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |