Vintage Electric Heaters

When we mention the word vintage, the words “old” or “out-dated” usually comes to mind. However, something vintage doesn’t mean it’s old, it means it was once widely accepted and used. It also meant that it was in style.

Vintage electric heaters are made of either metal, ceramic or plastic, depending on how vintage it is. However, they share one thing in common, they are mostly fan heaters. Most heaters from the 1940s and 1950s look like radios or table fans that could add an adorable touch to the collection of vintage things that you have been collecting.

Are they still collected?

If you have a vintage electric heater sitting in the garage, this is good news. People are still collecting vintage electric heaters, even those that are broken. Collectors just like the idea of vintage, that rustic feeling that is added to their decoration; they do not need it to work. If you are thinking of selling your heater, ask around or put it on auction websites where to price is not fixed. That old piece of metal sitting in your garage might just be a fortune.

Are vintage electric heaters still in use?

Yes. Despite their age, vintage electric heaters are still used. Some of the heaters are still in good shape, other than one of the parts that’s broken. All you have to do is replacing that part and voila! You get yourself a very cool vintage electric heater.

Some people think that the parts of such old heaters have been discontinued so they stop searching, but if you visit forums, you might find that most of the parts can be replaced by other similar materials, or some might still be in the market.

Why not shop around and see if you can find parts to replace that broken one, and you can get another heater running in no time. The vintage electric heater might even last longer than the new ones you get from the stores these days.

How much does a vintage electric heater cost?

We can’t really give an exact amount because how much anything used cost depends on a lot of factors. In this case, the year of manufacturing, the manufacturer, the condition and the type of the heater could change the price any time. However, if your intentions are to sell one of them, make sure you ask around. The best way to get the most money out of it is to post it on (several) auction sites because depending on how badly someone wants your vintage heater, the price varies. If you are fortunate, your vintage heater at home could be the missing piece of a collection.

In conclusion, if you are looking for or if you plan to sell a vintage electric heater, check and ask around to find the best deals. The best way, is to post them on the Internet, ask the local store, and tell everyone (but make sure you don’t repeat it three hundred times).