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Review · Small-Space Living
De'Longhi Mica Panel Heater HMP1500 review
$100–150Research-based· Last verified 2026-10-30
Verdict
A fanless micathermic panel that heats silently, so it's the one to run while you sleep or work in the same room. Reviewed and Bob Vila both measured it warming a room steadily, and Bob Vila confirmed its tip-over switch. The front panel gets hot, it's 27 in wide on its feet, and De'Longhi doesn't publish its warranty term on the product page.
Best for: Anyone who wants silent heat in the room where they sleep · Renters who can wall-mount it, or have a free stretch of wall to stand it against
Trust Score: 67/100 Fair
Confidence: Low (2 independent sources)
Reviewed · Methodology v1.1 · how we score
- Independent evidence25/30
- Safety & compliance8/20
- Specs & claims transparency16/20
- Brand accountability15/15
- Warranty & support3/15
Why this score: Two independent tests agree it heats a room steadily, and De'Longhi has no CPSC recall in the last five years. De'Longhi gives a US address and has held its US trademark since 1982. It loses points because we couldn't verify a UL or ETL listing, the page lists no weight or materials, and we couldn't find this heater's warranty term or claim process.
Not hands-on tested. This score is based on public, verifiable evidence. Commissions never change a score.
Small-space fit
70/100
Space heaters fit rubric v1.0. Separate from the Trust Score: it rates how well the product does its job in a small home.
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tip-over and overheat safety | 35% | 7/10 |
| Noise | 25% | 10/10 |
| Floor footprint | 20% | 6/10 |
| Thermostat control | 20% | 4/10 |
Pros
- No fan, so no fan noise
- Raised Reviewed's 1,350 cu ft test room by 6°F in an hour; Reviewed's overall pick
- Raised Bob Vila's 156 sq ft room by 5°F in 18 minutes
- Low setting at 750 W, wall bracket included
Cons
- The front panel gets hot; Bob Vila advises wall-mounting it out of reach of small children
- 27.4 × 9.8 in on its feet, the biggest footprint here
- Its thermostat has no set temperature in degrees
- Warranty term not stated on De'Longhi's product page
What reviewers found
Independent reviews with real use, counted in the Trust Score. Summaries are in our words; the full reviews are at the links.
Reviewed
Best overall, updated Nov 11, 2025. Lab room at 72°F, 1,350 cu ft (180 sq ft), one hour on highest with a watt meter and two rings of sensors: raised the room 6°F, max output near 95°F; aced spot and room tests.
Read the review: Reviewed: The best space heatersBob Vila
Best micathermic, Oct 2, 2026. 156 sq ft room on high: +5°F in 18 minutes; quiet; shuts off when tipped over; front panel gets hot, so not for homes with small children unless wall-mounted; wall anchors not included.
Read the review: Bob Vila: The best energy-efficient space heaters, tested
Key specs
| Footprint (W × D, in) | 27.4 × 9.84 |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 22.5 |
| Power (W) | 750 / 1,500 |
| Heat settings | 2 |
| Thermostat | Adjustable dial |
| Fan | None |
| Wall mount | Bracket included |
Sources behind the Trust Score (11)
- Reviewed: The best space heaters (E1): Best overall, updated Nov 11, 2025. Lab room at 72°F, 1,350 cu ft (180 sq ft), one hour on highest with a watt meter and two rings of sensors: raised the room 6°F, max output near 95°F; aced spot and room tests. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- Bob Vila: The best energy-efficient space heaters, tested (E1): Best micathermic, Oct 2, 2026. 156 sq ft room on high: +5°F in 18 minutes; quiet; shuts off when tipped over; front panel gets hot, so not for homes with small children unless wall-mounted; wall anchors not included. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- CPSC Recalls API, title search 'DeLonghi' since 2021-10-30 (S1): No recalls returned. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- De'Longhi US: Mica Panel Heater HMP1500-6A (S2): No UL or ETL listing named on the product page; we haven't found it in a public certification directory yet. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- De'Longhi US: Mica Panel Heater HMP1500-6A (P1): 9.84 × 27.4 × 22.5 (no units given); 1,500 W max, 750 W min; 2 settings; adjustable room thermostat; tip-over switch and safety thermostat; wall bracket included; warns it's only suitable for well-insulated spaces or occasional use; no weight or materials listed. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- Bob Vila: The best energy-efficient space heaters, tested (P3): Confirmed the tip-over shutoff in testing. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- De'Longhi US: Contact us (B1): De'Longhi America, Inc., 2 Park Way & Route 17 South, Suite 3A, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458; 1-800-322-3848. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- trademarkregistration.app mirror of USPTO records: DELONGHI (reg. 1200965) (B2): Registered July 13, 1982 to De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l., class 11: electric convectors, stoves, radiators; live. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- trademarkregistration.app mirror of USPTO records: DELONGHI (reg. 1200965) (B3): US registration since 1982. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- De'Longhi US: Warranty information (W1): The page links a Home Comfort warranty PDF we couldn't open, and the product page only says 'up to 3 years' across the range. No term for this model, so we score it as unpublished. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- De'Longhi US: HMP1500-6A support center (W3): Spare parts section, contact form, chat and authorised service centres; no manual posted yet. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
Sources behind the fit rating (4)
- Tip-over and overheat safety: Bob Vila: shuts off when tipped over, but the front panel gets hot
- Noise: No fan (De'Longhi product page); Bob Vila: quiet during operation
- Floor footprint: De'Longhi product page: 27.4 × 9.84 = 270 sq in on its feet, but wall-mountable with an included bracket
- Thermostat control: De'Longhi product page: adjustable room thermostat, with no digital display or set temperature in degrees listed