In contrast, most other heaters actually release warmth into the surrounding air. So, if you’ve got an oil filled radiator running for a while, eventually your room will become warmer. But you’ll have to bundle up while this warmth builds up — it’s definitely not instantaneous.

As for warranty — Warmlite offers a guarantee of 1 year, and you can extend it up to 2 years if you register the product online. Who Should Buy This? Halogen heaters serve as effective personal heaters, as their warmth is direct, efficient, and instant. That said, we’d urge you to only run your heater when you can monitor it.

Now for the longer answer…

Smart connectivity: Falling firmly in the nice-to-have category, you can connect to some heaters on this list via apps. This means you can control it remotely – perfect if your home office starts getting toasty mid-Zoom. How we test electric heaters Some modern options also have smart features so you can program them via companion apps and smart speakers. Keep in mind, though, that this device doesn’t have a thermostat. This means you’ll have to play around with the heat setting before getting to the optimal output temperature. Safety the halogen lamps themselves do not actually heat up so they are considered safe in most environments. Easy installation # many halogen heaters are easier to install than many alternate heating methods. Overall halogen heaters tend to be the cheapest radiant heaters as they have a low power rating (but also produce less heat), while oil-filled radiators are often the cheapest convector heater because there is a thermostat to control the temperature. The benefit is they are not as soon as you turn them on, so they are #Instant On: Instant Heat.

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.Timers and thermostats: These give you more control over how long your heater is on for and the warmth it’s emitting. Setting a timer and thermostat also means you can use your fan more efficiently, as it will turn off once it's been on for a set period of time or when the room reaches your desired temperature – much better than guessing or leaving it on for longer than necessary! Cold air setting Some fan heaters can help cool you down too. They're not nearly as effective as a dedicated air conditioner, but a light breeze of cold air is better than nothing. 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.