Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater

The Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater is a compact design heater to assist in heating smaller areas and rooms anywhere an additional heat source is needed. This particular heating unit operates by the fan blowing air over heated coils and out into the room. It is an extremely lightweight design and can sit on any hard surface. The control dial is located on the side along with instructions for operation printed right below the control dial. This heating unit is ideal for smaller rooms but not recommended for use in bathrooms.

Some of the specifications for the Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater are:

  • Extremely lightweight at 2.5 pounds
  • Operating instructions printed right on the side of the unit directly under the settings control wheel
  • Basic heating coils and fan operation to heat air as it circulates through the unit
  • Auto safety shut off to prevent accidents
  • Two heat settings to choose from at 1,000 watts and 1,500 watts for comfort
  • Optional fan only setting for year round use
  • Pedestal base cord wrapping and storage area for when it is not in use
  • Compact size, 10” x 9” x 5”

The Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater is a compact personal heater designed to provide an additional source of heat in small areas such as bedrooms and living spaces. This heater works by the fan blowing air across heated coils to warm the air as it goes through the machine. With two heat settings and an additional setting for using the fan only, it is designed for year round use. 

With a lightweight design, weighing only 2.5 pounds and a pedestal base, the heater can be placed either on a floor on a table to direct the heat or air from the fan to specific places in the room. The fan in this unit is quiet when turned on and the cord is conveniently kept in a cord storage area located in the bottom of the pedestal base. It has an auto safety shut off to prevent overheating.

When purchasing the Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater, there is no manufacturer’s warranty conveniently listed when purchased online. If a warranty is something that is important in a purchase decision, consumers will want to ask if one is available at the time of purchase. Additional warranties may be available when ordering this heating unit.

The reviews for this unit are positive from the majority of reviewers on many online sites. The most common complaint that consumers report in online reviews is that the unit does seem to be easily tipped over if not placed on a solid surface, like when it is sitting on carpet. The safety shut off only works for overheating so if the heater tips over, it will not automatically shut off. Others caution not to place the heater around anything flammable like curtains or bedding because the coils do get extremely hot and the threat of catching something on fire is a concern to them.

Included in the more positive space heater reviews for this heating unit are comments about how well it really does heat a small area. Since the unit does not have a thermostat, it does continuously cause the temperature to rise which was noted as a soft positive remark in many of the written reviews. It works as expected and as long as safety concerns are followed, consumers who reviewed this heater report a positive experience and are all around happy with their purchase. 

There are many places online to purchase the heating unit. Prices range from as low as $16.00 to as high as $33.11. Some retailers were offering free shipping when you purchase this heater and others were adding shipping charges to the sale price.

The Holmes HFH105 1500-Watt Portable Electric Space Heater is comparable to other space heaters of the same design and price range. The standard specifications for this type of heater are the two heat settings with no thermostat and the fan only operation option. The only difference is the place where this particular heater is lacking and that is a safety shut off if the unit is ever tipped over to prevent the chance of anything catching fire from the heat.