Tested by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute: The Best Tower Space Heater

New York, NY, December 1, 2010 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Tower Space Heater after it outperformed all other models in tests for heating ability, ease of use, and features.

"The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1983 to research, test, and rate products objectively without commercial bias," explained Sheri Camarata, Product Research Supervisor for the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

The Best Tower Space Heater raised the ambient temperature of a 216' sq. room by 5.10º F in only 15 minutes, far superior than lesser models that could only muster a 0.8º F increase.

The Best model oscillates 90º and its powerful fan distributed heat evenly throughout a room from floor to ceiling, unlike other heaters that created hot and cold spots.

"The Best model also proved to have superior safety features, thanks to a switch in the base that turns the unit off if it is tipped over," explained Ms. Camarata. "And when a towel was draped over The Best Tower Space Heater to simulate overheating, it turned off automatically in less than five minutes."

The Best Tower Space Heater has an integrated thermostat that automatically turns the heater on or off when the room temperature reaches preset thresholds and an internal filter that removes airborne impurities.

The Best Tower Space Heater is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $79.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com/79658 or call 1-800-543-3366.

About The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute
The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a non-profit organization created in 1983 to research, test, and rate consumer products objectively and determine which products are The Best in a given category. The Institute regularly conducts rigorous product tests in laboratory and home settings, in consultation with technicians, experts, and consumer panels.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.