There are certain heating situations that quartz space heaters fit perfectly. They are not perfect for every use, but where they are the right choice you will find them cheap to run, easy to use and all round good heaters.
So what is the best use for these quartz electric portable space heaters, and when should we avoid them? The first thing to know is that the quartz heater is a radiant heater than runs on electricity. This means it is easy to install (plug it into your electricity supply) and that it heats objects and people in front of it. It does not blow warm air around the room.
They are small and lightweight which makes them ideal for moving around. In other words, an ideal situation is light heating needs (warm climate or additional heat, for example) where you want to move the heater around from room to room with you. Quartz heaters are also very reasonably priced.
If you go for USA made electric space heaters that are brand new you will probably find the safety features you need. These quartz heaters need some additional safety built in because the quartz tube itself is quite fragile - if it breaks you have a fire hazard. So make sure any unit you buy does not tip over easily, has an automatic shut-off and something that shuts the heater off if the heater itself gets too hot.