Cadet

Cadet is an electric heating brand owned by Glen Dimplex Americas, which also owns the Dimplex and Convectair brands. Cadet markets itself around American-made heating solutions, positioning its manufacturing as a point of distinction within the Glen Dimplex Americas portfolio.

The brand's product range centers on electric heat for residential and light commercial spaces. Contractors can turn to a single manufacturer for multiple categories of electric heating equipment instead of sourcing each type from a different supplier.

Product Lines

Cadet's catalog includes fan-forced heaters for quick, targeted heat and baseboard heaters for consistent room-by-room heating along exterior walls. The lineup also covers garage and workshop heaters built for spaces that need durable heat rather than the finished look of a residential living-space unit.

Rounding out the product line, Cadet offers thermostats and controls designed to work with its heaters, along with heater accessories that support installation and everyday operation. Having controls built specifically for the heater lineup simplifies compatibility compared to pairing a heater with a generic third-party thermostat.

Why Contractors Specify Cadet

Electricians and contractors specify Cadet when a job calls for electric heat rather than a forced-air or hydronic system. This is particularly true in additions, garages, or rooms where running new ductwork is not practical. Because Cadet covers fan-forced, baseboard, and garage-duty heaters under one brand, a contractor can standardize on a single manufacturer across different room types on the same job.

Cadet's controls and accessories are built for its heater lineup. This cuts down on compatibility questions during installation. The thermostat and heater are designed as a matched system rather than a heater paired with an unrelated third-party control.

How to Choose Cadet Products

Choosing between Cadet's heater types starts with the space being heated. A room that needs fast, on-demand warmth is a better fit for a fan-forced heater. A space that benefits from steady, even heat along a wall is better suited to a baseboard heater. Garages and workshops call for the garage and workshop heaters specifically. Those units are built for durability in spaces with dust, moisture, or temperature swings that a standard residential heater is not designed to handle.

Once the heater type is selected, pairing it with a compatible Cadet thermostat keeps the control functions matched to what the heater actually supports. Reviewing the accessory options at the same time, rather than after installation, helps make sure mounting hardware and other installation components are on hand before the job starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the Cadet heating brand?

Cadet is owned by Glen Dimplex Americas, which also owns the Dimplex and Convectair brands.

What is the difference between a Cadet fan-forced heater and a baseboard heater?

A fan-forced heater is built for quick, targeted heat, while a baseboard heater provides steady, even heat along a wall, typically installed for continuous room heating.

Are Cadet garage heaters different from their residential heaters?

Yes. Cadet's garage and workshop heaters are built for durability in spaces exposed to dust, moisture, or temperature swings, unlike heaters designed for finished living spaces.

What are Cadet thermostats and controls designed to work with?

Cadet's thermostats and controls are designed specifically to work with Cadet's own heater lineup. This simplifies compatibility compared to using a generic third-party control.

Does Cadet make products beyond heaters?

Yes. In addition to its heater lineup, Cadet offers thermostats, controls, and heater accessories that support installation and operation.