Last updated: April 1, 2026
Editorial Independence
Heaters Tested is editorially independent. No advertiser, brand, retailer, or partner has any influence over our rankings, scores, or written content. Our editorial team makes every decision about what we cover and how we cover it.
We do earn affiliate commissions when readers purchase products through links on our site. This funds our reviewing and operations. It does not influence rankings, and our affiliate relationships are fully disclosed on our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Accuracy & Fact-Checking
Every published review goes through a multi-stage review process before publication:
- Author research and real-home use. Reviews are written by editors who have personally lived with the heater — plugging it in, running it overnight, and using it through genuine cold weather in their own homes.
- Editorial review. Our senior reviewers check every article for accuracy, fairness, and clarity before it goes live.
- Safety cross-check. Safety-related claims — tip-over protection, overheat cut-off, cord ratings — are verified against manufacturer documentation and applicable consumer safety guidance.
- Source verification. All factual claims are checked against primary sources before publication.
Source Standards
We rely on credible primary sources wherever possible. These include:
- Manufacturer technical documentation, specification sheets, and owner manuals
- Government and regulatory bodies (CPSC, UL, Energy Star, DOE)
- Established home-energy and building-science publications
- Verified buyer reviews from established retailers (with minimum review thresholds)
- Direct personal use by our editorial team across real homes, garages, and outdoor spaces
- Reader accounts and owner feedback gathered through our contact channels
We do not rely on press releases, brand-sponsored studies, or unverified anecdotal claims as primary sources for factual statements.
Conflicts of Interest
Heaters Tested editors are required to disclose any personal or financial relationship with brands they cover. Editors who own stock in, work for, or have family relationships with companies in a category are recused from reviews in that category.
Corrections Policy
If we publish something inaccurate, we correct it promptly and visibly. Our corrections process:
- Minor corrections (typos, formatting) are made silently with the article's revision date updated.
- Factual corrections are made promptly with a visible correction notice at the top of the affected article.
- Significant corrections or retractions are noted at the top of the article and may be republished as a separate update.
To report a correction, email corrections@heaterstested.com.
Use of AI
We use AI tools for research support, transcript summarization, and editorial assistance — never to generate finished review content. Every published review is written and signed by a human editor who has personally used the product, fact-checked by a human, and reviewed by our editorial leadership.
Sponsored Content
We do not publish sponsored or paid content alongside our editorial reviews. If we ever publish promotional material in any form, it will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Advertisement" and visually distinct from editorial content.
Brand Submissions
Brands may submit heaters and heating products for editorial consideration. Submission does not guarantee review or favorable coverage. When we receive a review sample, we disclose this in the relevant article. Email editorial@heaterstested.com to inquire.
Reader Feedback
We welcome reader feedback, criticism, and suggestions. Send feedback to hello@heaterstested.com or use our contact page.