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Although the comparison might make your electric heater look cheaper to run, bear in mind that it will only be heating a much smaller area, whereas your central heating will be aiming to heat your whole home. It can be cheaper to use an electric heater rather than turning on the central heating, especially if you only need to heat a one room or a small space. It can be alos cheaper if you are only need to heat it for a short period of time becuase you aren't having to heat up teh water in a central heating system. However, it is important to consider the cost of electricity and the efficiency of the electric heater you are using. Some electric heaters are more energy-efficient than others, so it may be cheaper to use a more efficient model. It can also be helpful to use a programmable thermostat, smart heater or a timer to control when the electric heater is in use, as this can help you to only use it when it is needed and to avoid wasting energy.

Our guide will focus on the most efficient electric heater of each type on the market. We’ll explain the different kinds of electric heaters, what running costs you can expect, and will tell you what’s the best heater we found after reviewing more than 15 models. Types of Electric Heaters In terms of weight, electric halogen heaters typically sit somewhere in between convection and fan heaters. As an example, let’s just assume you’re on 13p per kWh for electricity on your current tariff and you have a 1kW heater. Cost calculator The oil in the radiator acts as a heat reservoir, which stays hot for some time after the heater's switched off. Some are called 'oil-free' and function in a comparable way, just with an internal heating element instead of any oil. However, they’re not the best heating system for large rooms with high ceilings, or spaces you’re planning to heat over a long period of time.

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Then they assess how comfortable it is to sit in a room with the heater. Our experts ensure the room is cold beforehand, then use the heater on max to see what difference it makes.

Frost protection The heater can be set to heat automatically when the temperature drops below 5°C, but you'll need to have it on standby for it to run, so this can limit its usefulness. Nearly all have some kind of carry handle for moving about and many have a safety cut-out feature, which will switch off the heater if it gets dangerously hot. We buy all the electric heaters we test. We put the bestselling heaters from popular UK retailers through these tests: Heating speed, evenness, and accuracy Typically, an electric fan heater is much smaller than a convection heater, and that’s certainly the case here. It measures 24.5 x 25.3 x 11.4 cm and weighs just over 1kg.Convection (or convector) heaters: These designs channel air currents through the body of the heater and out into the room. They may take longer to warm the space, but they’re not as noisy and often provide a more even heat around the room. Portable electric heaters use electricity, which costs 28.62p/kWh under the current energy price cap. Depending on how effective the heater is, they can take anything from 30 minutes to an hour to notably raise the temperature of a medium-sized room, so if you're only planning on using it until the room gets up to temperature, it will likely cost you between 28 and 57p. If you need to use an electric heater, place it in the part of the room you want to warm, a safe distance from you and any furniture. Use the heater’s thermostat and timer to avoid using more energy than you need.” There really is no better way to create a warming atmosphere in a home than with a beautiful fireplace. With our range of contemporary electric stoves, there's a fireplace to suit every size and style of home. If you're looking for a crowd-pleaser, it's hard to go wrong with a stove. The thermostat is the key one, as it’s crucial for keeping the room at a decent heat – not too hot, not too cold – and saving energy (and money) by turning the heater off when that level’s reached. Frost protection can be a useful feature for conservatories or utility rooms, as it means you can use the heater there and it will run at a minimal level, dishing out just enough heat to keep the temperature north of zero.