By the Amazon Picks Desk, Canada News Media. We research products from real Amazon.ca listings and customer reviews; we have not tested them ourselves.
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Electric space heaters are among the products Canadian shoppers are buying as temperatures drop, with several models on Amazon.ca showing thousands of recent purchases. Five popular, well-reviewed options are listed below, from a $24 budget unit to a $75 oscillating model with a remote.
Prices and ratings were taken from the Amazon.ca listings on Oct. 7, 2026. Prices may change, and some listings note a small eco fee. Every heater here is a plug-in electric model, so check the size of your room and the capacity of your circuit before buying.
DREO 1500W ceramic heater with remote
This is the most popular of the five by recent sales. The listing shows 4K+ bought in the past month, a 4.5-star average and more than 20,000 ratings. It suits bedrooms and home offices where a quiet heater with a remote is the priority. The price at the time of research was $58.49.
- 1500 W PTC ceramic heating element
- Thermostat, three heating modes and a 12-hour timer
- Tip-over and overheat protection, with ETL certification listed
- Remote control
Reviewers said the heater puts out good heat, runs quietly and offers good value for the price. They also praised the remote and the compact size. One recent Canadian reviewer said the child lock is easy to turn on by accident. Amazon’s review summary flagged no major recurring complaint.
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DREO 1500W oscillating heater
This model adds oscillation, which helps spread heat across a larger room or a seating area. The listing shows a 4.5-star average from more than 28,000 ratings and 1K+ bought in the past month. It was priced at $74.99, and the listing notes a $0.40 eco fee might apply.
- 1500 W PTC ceramic heater
- 70-degree oscillation
- Thermostat and remote control
- 12-hour timer and five modes
Reviewers said it gives great heat, runs relatively quietly and is a compact unit that is worth the money. The most common caveat was durability, which Amazon’s summary described as mixed.
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Amazon Basics ceramic space heater
A mid-priced option from Amazon’s own brand, aimed at shoppers who want a simple, compact unit for an office or small room. It was listed at $40.49 with a 4.3-star average from more than 28,000 ratings.
- Three settings: high (1500 W), low (900 W) and fan only
- Thermostat, overheat protection and tip-over protection
- Non-oscillating
- About 7.5 inches deep, 6.3 inches wide and 9.5 inches tall
Reviewers said it heats well, is good value and has a compact size. Some said it does a better job than the heating in their apartment. Opinions were mixed on noise, reliability and temperature control.
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Portable ceramic heater with thermostat, 1500 W and 750 W
This ceramic heater, whose listing title does not name a brand, is for shoppers who want a low-cost unit that can also run as a fan in summer. It was listed at $39.99 with a 4.3-star average from about 13,800 ratings and 900+ bought in the past month.
- Two heat levels, 1500 W and 750 W, plus a cool-air fan setting
- Thermostat control
- Listing says it heats up to 200 square feet
- Overheat and tip-over safety features are described on the listing
Reviewers said it performs well, heats rooms and is worth the price. The most common complaint was durability: some customers said their units stopped working after about a year. Opinions on noise and heat control were mixed.
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BLACK+DECKER 1500 W small space heater
The lowest-priced pick, suited to a small room, a desk or a short-term need. It was listed at $24.40 with a 4.1-star average from about 1,700 ratings and 600+ bought in the past month.
- 1500 W output
- Overheat protection
- Automatic shut-off if the unit tips over
- Adjustable temperature control
Reviewers said it heats a room quickly and has enough output for small spaces. Some customers reported an odor and problems with the fan, and opinions on noise and value were mixed.
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How we chose: we searched Amazon.ca for indoor space heaters, then picked five with at least 1,700 ratings and a 4.1-star average or better, covering a range of prices and features. We read the listings and the summary of customer reviews on each page. We have not tested any of these heaters. Price accurate as of Oct. 7, 2026, and may change.
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