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
The Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 rates 3.7 among baseboard baseboard or wall heaters; the King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt rates 3.6 among wall heater ones. The Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 costs $107.81 less ($177.64 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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (baseboard and wall heater), 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 Equinox EQ5020W31 | King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 79 $88.82 per kW ($177.64, 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% | 75 full-length overheat cutout | 75 manual-reset overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 40 1-year warranty, 10-year on the element | 78 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 | King Electric PAW2422 Pic-A-Watt | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Convection baseboard | 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 |
| Length | 50 in | - |
| Output per foot | 480 W/ft | - |
| Heating element | Steel tubular element with stainless shark-fin blades | Pic-A-Watt steel fin element |
| Maker's heating area | - | 400 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in | Optional built-in kit |
| Selectable wattage | No | Yes |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Automatic reset | Manual reset |
| Full-length limit | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 9.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year, element 10 years | 5 years |