# Compact Wall-Mounted Heaters The DeLonghi Mica Panel Heater Provides Warmth without Hogging Space By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panel-heater References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/miscellaneous/delonghi-mica-panel-heater.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B005MMN75G/?tag=duiwath-20) [Space heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-turboblade-cool-heat) are notorious for taking up a lot of space in order to properly heat a room, but the DeLonghi Mica Panel Heater takes a different approach. Capable of being placed on the floor or affixed to a wall, the heater can pump out enough heat to effectively warm a living space or a bedroom. Featuring whisper-quiet operation, the heater is capable of being set to low or high with 750-watts or 1500-watts of output, respectively. The DeLonghi Mica Panel Heater is an exceptionally ideal option for those living in open-concept homes that are drafty or require [additional heating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ductless-heat-pump) to be comfortable in the winter. The unit takes up [minimal space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-master) to ensure that not a single inch of floorspace is used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Heaters:** Increase in demand for space-saving heaters creates opportunities for compact heater manufacturers. - **Wall-mounted Heaters:** Growing popularity of wall-mounted heaters opens up avenues for innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Quiet Operation:** Rising consumer preference for whisper-quiet heaters presents prospects for noise reduction technology in heating appliances. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance:** Home appliance manufacturers can explore the compact heater market to cater to the space-saving needs of consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can capitalize on the trend of wall-mounted heaters by offering stylish and functional heating solutions. - **Acoustic Technology:** Acoustic technology companies can collaborate with heater manufacturers to develop noise reduction solutions for quiet operation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Orientation Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-23inch-dualflex-heater.md) - [Posh Panel-Style Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-ballu-convection-heater.md) - [Slim Desk-Mounted Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-desk-flat-panel-heater.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Wall-Mounted Electric Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-electric-heater.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Safety-Focused Desktop Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-space-heater.md) - [Electric Infrared Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-kelvin.md)