Russell Hobbs 1500W/1.5KW Electric Heater in Black PTC Ceramic Heater, Portable Upright, 2 Heat Settings & Overheat Protection, Adjustable Thermostat, 15m2 Room Size, RHFH1006B with 2 Year Guarantee

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With that in mind, you won't be surprised to hear that you'll need to run it for a bit longer than other heaters to benefit from the heat it gives out. It's another no-frills convector with a mechanical timer and an adjustable thermostat that doesn't list specific temperatures in degrees °C. We've found some of the cheapest heaters available right now and shared some tips on what makes a heater truly good value. This oil-filled radiator is at the pricier end of our selection of cheap heaters, but you do get more features for your money. It also has a cold air setting which might come in handy in the summer months if we face another heat wave.

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The cheapest electric heaters we've tested all have thermostats that detect the ambient temperature and adjust the heater's output according to your preferred setting. They usually have adjustable energy settings and timers so you can turn the heat down if you want to, or limit your heater's running time.We've found that convector heaters and oil radiators can take more than half an hour to raise a room's temperature significantly, but a good fan heater can do this in half the time. Not many of them have specific temperatures in degrees °C, though, so rather than programming specific temperatures on the thermostat you'll need to experiment with your heater's settings and find the coolest setting that still gives you the warmth you're looking for.

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You won't find many electric heaters cheaper than this Beldray fan heater and it weighs very little at less than 1.5kg. Under the current Energy Price Guarantee, electricity costs 27.35p per kilowatt hour for domestic customers on a standard variable tariff.

Convector heaters heat up the air in your room in a different way to fan heaters. They have an exposed heating element which warms up cold air that passes through. This mid-range convector heater has a simple design despite being more expensive than the cheapest heaters, but that simplicity might appeal. It's pretty basic in its controls. It has three power settings and a thermostat that ranges from non-specific cool to hot temperatures. Live more sustainably - get our free Sustainability newsletter to make changes for you and the planet. This 2.4kW fan heater stands stationary on an elevated surface and blows hot air in whichever direction you face it.

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You can also read our guide to the best heating for your home to find a whole-home solution for your heating needs. This oil-filled radiator really is mini - it's not much bigger than some of the smallest heaters we've tested. Do you want short bursts of heat, or something to keep you warm over several hours? Some of the cheapest fan heaters run at 3kW, so are good for short, intense bursts. More expensive and much slower convectors won't get the heat going as fast, but they'll be better over longer periods. This story was first published on 7 October 2021 and is updated regularly to reflect new heaters we've tested as well as changing prices and availability of heaters. We're not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available. Prices and availability last updated 26 October 2023. Tagged as:Read: one simple way to adjust your boiler to lower your heating bill to see how you can save money by lowering the temperature of the water supplying your radiators. On average, most electric heaters run at a maximum output of 2kW. In other words: if you run your 2kW electric heater at full blast for one hour, you'll be paying around 55p. For just half an hour, it'll cost you around 27p. However, many of the 2kW electric heaters we've tested tipped above and below that power output over the course of an hour's use in our tests, resulting in costs from 9p - 83p. A central heating system running efficiently and proportionate to your heating need is the best way to heat your home and keep your bills down.