I'm afraid of anything free standing as a supplimental heater. I know I keep the heat turned down (hubs complains of the cold!), but I find if I use a polar fleece "sweater", I keep more than toasty. Hubs sits under a fleece snuggie! The sweater is very light weight, nice polar slippers are nice too. I just dont wear anything like this if Im working in the kitchen. sharet