Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower
#37 in Fan heatersFull review
For quick warmth aimed at you in an office or drafty room, with tip-over and overheat shutoff. Choose a listed heater with a longer warranty if those matter.
Amazon $48.26$48.26
3.0/5
For warming your hands and legs at a desk without tripping a shared circuit. It will not heat a room.
- 500 WHeat settings
- NoThermostat
- None publishedSafety listing
Check price at Amazon$17.65
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Small enough to sit on a desk
- Draws only 500 W, so it can share a circuit with a computer
- Switches off if knocked over
- Very cheap
Cons
- Only enough heat for your hands and legs, not a room
- No thermostat, so it runs until you switch it off
- No overheat protection, safety listing or warranty published
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Noise and power draw measured by independent testers.
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Guide | 51.4 dB | - | Sound level measured while heating (its only heat setting); distance not stated. Tom’s Guide also measured an average 0.12 kWh energy use in its room test, not a power draw. |
Specifications
| Model number | DQ1722D |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat settings | 500 W |
| Type | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | No |
| Controls | |
| Thermostat | No |
| Eco mode | No |
| Timer | No |
| Remote | No |
| App | No |
| Safety | |
| Safety listing | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes |
| Build | |
| Noise | 48 dB |
| Dimensions | 3.2 x 5.9 x 6.0 in |
| Weight | 1.4 lb |
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