The cheapest way to heat a room depends on a number of variables, such as the size of your home and how energy efficient it is, your heating requirements, and your energy provider. Emily Seymour replies: If you want to use electricity as a fuel source for heating long-term, you could look into installing a heat pump.

The cost of each type of electric heating to run per hour does not arise from the method used to generate heat, but what the wattage is. This is because every appliance has a power rating, usually given in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW) - 1000W equals 1kW. Some units will feature a tilt safety switch that will switch the heater off in case it falls over reducing the change of an accident happening. Advantages and Disadvantages Although it is not limited to the home, it may also be used in a conservatory, garage, outbuilding, mobile home, or caravan.However, uSwitch warns that there should be plenty of space around Halogen heaters, particularly ones which are oscillating.

Chantel Scheepers replies: It seems you would need to invest in either new central heating or alternative in the near future, although the immediate need this Christmas is clearly a concern. A500W radiator will cost 17p to run each hourat the current 34p per kWh rate, regardless of whether it’s a wall panel heater, infrared heating, electric fan heater, or oil-filled radiator. This is due to the fact that halogen heaters do not heat the air; instead, their warmth is predominantly conveyed to the things in front of them. Oscillation isn’t necessary for usage as a personal heater.This lightweight appliance, which has an integrated handle, can be positioned anywhere in the house and is not limited to a single location like other heaters.

If you go for a 2kW convector heater, which may be suitable for heating bigger rooms, one hour of usage will cost 68p. Oil-filled heaters are one of the more reliable varieties. Even though they tend to take slightly longer to heat up than other models, they will stay warmer for longer – even after they have been turned off.

How much will nine electric heaters cost to run at the same time for 10 days? Are electric heaters safe? There seems to be thousands of different types - which is best? Halogen heaters like infrared utilise radiant heat, this means they heat objects rather than the surrounding air. The Lloytron F2106GR is budget friendly considering its great features and the high value for the money. Although compact in size, this portable halogen heater warms a room very fast, especially when used on its higher heat setting with the 90 degree oscillation function. Featuring 1200W of maximum heat output, this portable halogen heater will have no problem in heating a small room or boosting other heat sources. To control the temperature in the room, all you have to do is select one of the 3 heat settings that this heater has: 400W, 800W or 1200W. In addition, the heater has three power levels, giving you a larger range of warming options than comparable heaters.