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What is Thermostat?

A dial that switches the heater off at a set temperature.

Short answer

Budget models skip it or use vague 'low/high' switches only.

Thermostat when buying a room heater

A dial that switches the heater off at a set temperature.

Why it matters: Cuts running cost by 30–40% and keeps temperature stable through the night.

Look for: Budget models skip it or use vague 'low/high' switches only.

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