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1500W Ceramic Space Heater

1500W Ceramic Space Heater

By 1500W · Space Heaters · Home & Workspace

  • Power rating 1500W (high) / 900W (low) / fan only
  • Heating element: PTC ceramic
  • Voltage 120V, 60Hz
  • Adjustable thermostat range 41F-95F (5C-35C)
  • Dimensions 6.3 x 4.73 x 8.66 in (L x W x H)

Lowest price seen
$21.59
from $21.59 at AliExpress · Checked Oct 23, 2026

New
Used, refurbished, open-box

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Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

A compact 1500 W / 900 W PTC ceramic fan heater with manual knobs and a mechanical thermostat, sold under the Oprunsy PTC-SH002 name. Before buying, confirm you are getting the two-knob mechanical-control model and a legible safety label, because the online manuals contradict each other on remotes, timers and thermostats.

Strengths

  • Two heat settings plus a non-heating fan give control over output; 900 W draws 40% less power than 1500 W at labeled levels.
  • Compact 2.4-lb body is easier to move between allowed indoor locations than a large tower heater.
  • Mechanical thermostat cycling can reduce average on-time once a comfort level is reached.
  • eBay showed a new PTC-SH002 at $28.99 on the date checked, with free shipping and returns on that offer.
  • A secondary small-heater guide describes the Oprunsy class as compact, low-cost, three-mode and dial-controlled.

Weaknesses

  • No verified owner failure reports exist for the exact PTC-SH002; long-term reliability is undocumented.
  • The online manuals contradict each other on remote, timer, thermostat and heat settings.
  • The 300 sq ft heating claim is not backed by independent room testing.
  • ETL certification appears in copied manuals but the exact-model Intertek record was not established.
  • No user-replaceable parts or published warranty terms were found.
  • The mechanical thermostat has no verified numerical readout.

Verified specifications

Model (seller-reported)Oprunsy PTC-SH002; eBay item 137786183109 lists UPC 313106265205 and part ga-nsio-d365.
Power1500 W on High, 900 W on Low, plus Fan-only; 120 V, 60 Hz. High draws about 12.5 A at 120 V by arithmetic.
Heat sourcePTC ceramic element with forced-air fan; no gas combustion or open flame.
Controlsmanual rotary mode selector (OFF/FAN/I/II) and a separate adjustable mechanical thermostat dial; no verified numbered temperature readout, timer, remote or digital display.
Size and weight6.3 × 4.73 × 8.66 in, about 2.4 lb (seller-listed, not independently weighed).
Safety claimstip-over cutoff and overheat protection claimed; one manual claims ETL certification, but no exact-model Intertek record was obtained, so verify the label on the unit.
Advertised coverageup to 300 sq ft, without stated ceiling height, insulation or test method.
In the box (seller listing)one heater plus an instruction manual; a remote and warranty card claimed in a secondary manual are not confirmed.
Full research notes and sources

Power and running costs

At full labeled 1500 W the heater uses 1.5 kWh per heater-on hour; at 900 W it uses 0.9 kWh. A scenario of 3 hours a day for 120 days is 540 kWh on High (324 kWh on Low); at an illustrative $0.20 per kWh that is $108 a year on High or $64.80 on Low. Electricity price depends on your utility. Continuous full-rated draw is about $0.30 an hour at $0.20 per kWh.

Safety and placement

CPSC guidance: keep three feet of clearance from combustibles, plug directly into a wall outlet, and turn the heater off during sleep. A 1500 W load is 12.5 A at 120 V, which can overload a shared circuit; 900 W is 7.5 A. These are arithmetic estimates, not meter readings.

Repairs and upkeep

No consumables or replacement parts are specified for this model, and no OEM parts catalog or warranty terms were found. Plan on periodic dust removal from the inlet and outlet after unplugging and cooling, and stop using the heater if a plug or cord runs hot.

Is it worth it?

At $28.99 or less it is a reasonable budget buy if the unit carries a legible certification label and a workable return path. At $35 to $40, consider the Lasko 754200 at $39.99 with a three-year warranty, or $36.43 at Home Depot, though that model does not advertise a tip-over switch. At $45 to $50, the Dreo Atom One at $49.99 adds digital control, oscillation, a timer and a one-year warranty. Above those bands, a mainstream brand with published support is the better buy.

Which model this is

This page covers the Oprunsy PTC-SH002, a compact two-knob heater with a mechanical thermostat, not the digital Oprunsy variants with remotes and timers. Confirm the exact model on the rating label before buying, because retailer listings and manuals have been conflated.

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  • No exact-model owner reports were found.

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