For a bedroom or office that needs quiet, steady heat on a budget. It does the basics well but has no timer or digital thermostat.
Amazon $86.19The Comfort Zone CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator rates 3.2 among radiators space heaters; the Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater rates 3.1 among fan heaters ones. The Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater costs $49.40 less ($36.79 vs $86.19).

For a garage, barn or workshop that needs cheap, simple heat or freeze protection. For a bedroom, pick a heater with a real low setting and a digital thermostat.
Amazon $36.79Prices were last checked October 30, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (radiators and fan heaters), 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 | Comfort Zone CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator | Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $57 per kW ($86.19, 1,500 W) | 87 $25 per kW ($36.79, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 0 basic; no eco mode | 0 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 67 down to 600 W | 0 down to 1,300 W |
Specifications
| Comfort Zone CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator | Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 600 to 1,500 W | 1,300 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Radiator (no fan) | Fan |
| Element | Oil-filled | - |
| Oscillates | No | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Dial | Dial |
| Eco mode | No | No |
| Timer | No | No |
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 16 x 6.4 x 26.9 in | 7 x 10 x 15.5 in |
| Weight | 20.6 lb | 4.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2011-11 |