Dimplex TWH2031CW 2000/1500-Watt Wall Heater

The Dimplex TWH2031CW 2000/1500-Watt Wall Heater is an electric heater specifically designed to be mounted into the wall to heat smaller spaces. It is meant to be placed by an exterior door to regulate the temperature as the door is opened and closed. The louvered grill front is constructed of steel for sturdiness. It is designed to run quietly in the wall providing the area with as much heat as needed to bring the temperature back up to normal then turn itself off until the area temperature drops again. 

The specifications for the Dimplex TWH2031CW 2000/1500-Watt Wall Heater are:

  • It is a light 8 pounds in weight
  • The compact design allows it to be placed into walls as shallow as 3” thick
  • It measures 17” x 9” x 8”
  • This heating unit is ideal for small areas where exterior doors are located
  • The fully louvered grill design keeps prying fingers and other objects out
  • The front cover panel is constructed of sturdy 22 gauge steel
  • It is a 6824 BTU, 240 volt unit
  • A separate thermostat is required to operate this heating unit
  • The fan design keeps the unit quiet when in operation

The Dimplex TWH2031CW 2000/1500-Watt Wall Heater is designed to be mounted into the wall and heat small areas such as mud room, entry ways and other locations where doors open to the outside. It is installed as flush with the wall as possible so it remains out of the way and bumping into the unit is kept to a minimum. The slim design allows it to be installed in walls as thin as 3” thick, meaning it can be used in almost any type of structure. A separate thermostat controls the temperature setting for this unit.

This wall heating unit comes inside housing with complete with knockouts for easy wiring and installation. The air flow is consistently at 45 CFM. It has two operation setting choices, 1,500 watts or 2,000 watts. It is UL and CSA approved for safety and has an interior finned tubular element designed for long lasting operation and safety.

This wall heating unit is generally sold with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty along with a 10 year element warranty. Not all places where it is available for sale mentioned a warranty at all and some offered other warranties on this wall heater.

The reviews for the Dimplex TWH2031CW 2000/1500-Watt Wall Heater are mostly favorable although there are a few negative remarks; they were few and far between. The one thing that appeared to be unfavorable was the occasional mentioned difficulty that consumers had installing the unit. Each time this was mentioned, the consumer also said that they were not familiar with installations of this type and this was usually their first attempt at installing a wall heater. There were also some remarks about disliking having to purchase a thermostat separately for this wall heating unit to operate.

The majority of the reviews on this heating unit are in fact favorable. Consumers talk about how nice it is to have a heating unit right next to an exterior door and how it cuts down on the drafts that occur when the doors are opened. They talk about how quiet the unit is. Some reviewers even commented that they can’t hear the unit running when it kicks on. Others compliment how visually appealing it is and that the louvers blend into the wall, remain cool to the touch and how the unit provides heat without taking up space in cramped, small areas.

These wall heating units are available for purchase from online retailers. Prices range widely for this unit, anywhere from $99.95 on sale to $202.84. A thermostat to run the unit can be purchased online for approximately $17.00. Shipping was not charged at some locations but at others they do have a charge for shipping the unit to the consumer. 

When comparing the Dimplex TWH2031CW 2000/1500-Watt Wall Heater to other wall units of this type, the most noticeable difference between them all is the placement of the louvers on the front casing of the units. On other models there is more room between the louvers for foreign objects to enter the heating unit that may cause problems and hazards with the fan if it is jammed. Another difference is that this unit is also compact enough to fit into smaller thickness walls than others of this type that require more wall space to operate properly.