Air King 8132 Oscillating Ceramic Heater with Programmable Thermostat, 7-hour Timer and Remote Control

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The Air King 8132 oscillating ceramic heater includes a programmable thermostat with a 7-hour timer, allowing you to pre-set room temperatures for different times of day. It has three comfort settings, and the included remote control lets you raise or lower the temperature from across the room. The ceramic heating provides heat efficiently and economically, and the oscillating function distributes heat effectively around the room. A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating. UL/CUL listed. Close-mesh blower guard meets OSHA requirements. Three-year limited warranty.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Heater, remote control, two AAA batteries

Five Tips for Buying a Heater
Choosing a space heater is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let's break it down a little to make the process easier.

What are the different types of space heaters?

• Radiant heaters emit infrared radiation that directly warms the objects in front of the heaters (rather than the surrounding air). If you only need heat by a desk or in a small section of a room, a radiant heater is quiet and will use very little power.
• Forced-air heaters use a fan to blow air that has been warmed by metal or ceramic heating elements. A forced-air heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but can be noisy.
• Convection heaters draw cold air from the floor; the air is warmed by heating coils and emitted from the top of the heater. A convection heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but also can be noisy.
• Radiators work by heating oil enclosed in a reservoir, gradually heating the surrounding air. If heating speed isn't an issue, you might want to opt for a radiator. These are extremely quiet and effective--perfect for bedrooms.

Should I buy an electric or a combustion model?
If you want a heater that will be available in emergencies, or that can heat areas larger than a single room, choose a "combustion" model--one that is powered by a gas or fuel like propane, kerosene, natural gas, or diesel. Which fuel type you choose depends largely on convenience and local availability. For example, diesel would be appropriate for a heater you take with you on long car trips.

How powerful a heater do I need?
Heaters are rated by BTU, which stands for British Thermal Unit (the amount of heat needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree F). To find out how many BTU you need:

• Calculate the volume of the space to be heated by multiplying square footage by height.
• Multiply that number by 4 if your insulation is poor, 3 if it's average, or 2 if it's good.

Do space heaters cost a lot to operate?
As a general rule, electric space heaters are more expensive to use than combustion models. To ensure energy efficiency, a thermostat is a must-have feature for any heater. For radiant heaters, models with a 360 degree heating surface can heat larger spaces. If you need a forced-air heater, models with ceramic elements tend to be more efficient.

Are space heaters a fire hazard?
Space heaters are implicated in about 25,000 residential fires every year. To ensure proper safety, always follow the manufacturer's usage instructions and fill out the warranty card to receive informational updates from the manufacturer. Also, look for extra safety features such as an automatic shutoff switch that can shut down the unit if, for example, it gets upended. In addition, choose a model where the heating element is adequately enclosed within the unit.

Product Description

The Air King 8132 oscillating ceramic heater includes a programmable thermostat with a 7-hour timer, allowing you to pre-set room temperatures for different times of day. Offering a compact body that measures 6 inches wide and 13 inches tall, it has three comfort settings, and the included remote control lets you raise or lower the temperature from across the room. The ceramic heating provides heat efficiently and economically, and the oscillating function distributes heat effectively around the room. A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating. UL/CUL listed. Close-mesh blower guard meets OSHA requirements. Three-year limited warranty. --Josh Dettweiler

The Air King 8132 ceramic heater.

 

Controls on the top.

What's in the Box

Heater, remote control, two AAA batteries

Air King Heater Comparison

Air King makes it easy to choose a space heater for use in your office, home, dorm room, and more with its range of 6 different types of portable heaters. With a safe heating element that provides comforting warmth to the room, Air King's ceramic heaters provide effective heating for most areas, while its solid die-cast element heaters use convection to gradually warm an area from the ground up.

Types of Air King Space Heaters

Ceramic Heaters use a fan to blow air that has been warmed by a ceramic heating element. These types of heaters are appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room. The ceramic heating element produces heat by passing current through a self regulated heating element. The element adjusts itself to the surface temperature, regulating it to produce a constant heat. As air is passed through the element, it will adjust to maintain the temperature.

Die-Cast Heaters use convection that draws cold air from the floor. The air is warmed by heating coils and emitted from the top of the heater. A convection heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room.

How Powerful a Heater Do You Need?

Heaters are rated by BTU, which stands for British Thermal Unit (the amount of heat needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree F). To find out how many BTU you need:

• Calculate the volume of the space to be heated by multiplying square footage by height.
• Multiply that number by 4 if your insulation is poor, 3 if it's average, or 2 if it's good.

The resulting number is a ballpark figure for how many BTU you'll need.

Models	8605	8900	8945	8365	8132	8566
Self Regulating Ceramic Heating Element
Die Cast Heating Element
Pivoting Head
Oscillation
Speeds	High and Low Heat	High and Low Heat; Fan Only	High and Low Heat; Fan Only	High and Low Heat; Thermostat	High and Low Heat; Thermostat	High and Low Heat; Thermostat
BTU (High / Low)	5118 / 2559	5118 / 3070	5118 / 3070	5118 / 3070	5118 / 3070	5118 / 3070
Watts (High / Low)	1500 / 750	1500 / 900	1500 / 900	1500 / 900	1500 / 900	1500 / 900
Thermostat	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable	Programmable	Programmable
Timer	No	No	No	8-hour	7-hour	8-hour
Weight	11-1/2 pounds	10 pounds	4-5/8 pounds	8-1/2 pounds	8-1/2 pounds	pounds
Cube	1.71 feet	1.03 feet	0.51 feet	0.89 feet	0.89 feet	1.57 feet
Dimensions (LxWxH)	30-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 10-3/4 inches	11-1/2 by 12 by 12-1/8 inches	8-3/4 by 6-13/16 by 11-1/4 inches	12 by 12 by 30 inches	9 by 6 by 13 inches	7-1/4 by 9-1/4 by 34 inches

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