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
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 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 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.The resulting number is a ballpark figure for how many BTU you’ll need.
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.
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Excellent This heater works very well. I don’t need a “fan only” setting in the winter (see previous review). Anyway, I bought it for an uninsulated attic bedroom about 16×12. Keeps the room warm, runs quietly, and doesn’t have a noticeable effect on the electric bill. The remote control adds to the convenience. If you buy something else, be sure it has remote.
Not programmable as described The description “includes a programmable thermostat with a 7-hour timer, allowing you to pre-set room temperatures for different times of day” is not true. This product is no different than other heaters that have a simple thermostat and a simple timer. You cannot “program” temperatures for different times of day. It doesn’t even have a clock! No different than a Lasko which is much cheaper. I bought it to turn on daily at 5AM – returned – disappointed!
2 1/2 stars down graded UPDATE: