It is supposed to heat THE PERSON, but if you have it on long enough, it warms the room. On a cold night, it wouldn't hurt to have one, imo.
What a terrific coincidence that your builder's assistant was there and had exactly what you needed!
A quarter of the price - t'aint nothing wrong with that!
(no offense, but I still don't want a house, although I do want to go home.)
WONDERFUL!!