A 1,500-watt heater is a common starting point for a 150-square-foot room under average conditions. Rooms with greater heat loss may require more wattage, while well-insulated rooms in mild climates may require less.
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A 1,500W baseboard heater can often heat a room around 150 square feet, but actual coverage depends on several facotrs. Rooms with high ceilings (10-ft+), poor insulation, a lot of windows, or extreme outdoor climates may require even more heat output. Lastly, required wattage can change depending on whether the heater is providing primary or supplemental heat.