built-in constant temperature control system] overheating protection facilitated by an intelligent constant temperature chip inside the fan heater. it will automatically shut down and enter standby mode when the internal ptc (ceramic) reaches 80℃ (176℉) to avoid catching fire. fast heating, instant warmth】diswoe electric heater adopting advanced ceramic heating, high-efficiency heaters could emit a lot of heat within 2s. equipped with 2 heating modes 1200w/ 800w, make it a breeze to customize your ambient temperature in cold. 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. If you were to try replacing the use of your central heating by putting an electric heater in each room, it will definitely end up costing much more.

Pinning down an exact comparison of how much central heating and electric heaters cost to run is nigh-on impossible, as the factors below are just some of the variables that play a part: Adjustable thermostat Using this function, a portable heater will heat the room and when the desired temperature is reached, it will try to maintain the room at that temperature. Most of the cheaper, simpler heaters we tested have a dial thermostat that doesn't let you choose specific temperatures in °C. You'll likely need to buy a more expensive model for that. Our tests also found that they're rarely 100% accurate and will probably think the room is a couple of °C warmer or cooler than it is. Using ceramic heating technology and ultra-quiet fans, this heater creates a warm and cosy environment. It also features a cool touch outer for added safety.energy saving& easy to use】our energy efficient electric heater features 2 heating modes: high(1200w) & low( 800w). with a maximum power consumption of 1.2 kwh, it helps you keep heating costs low. just set the dial to the desired heat setting to personalize your comfort. We use a force meter to record how much is needed to topple each heater over and a decibel meter to measure how much noise each one makes while running. If you have your heart set on a particular brand or even a selection of brands then we’d suggest you spend a bit of time writing up a list of the brands that you would happily buy. This can really help you in narrowing down the selection when it comes to choosing a product. For example, over at Currys PC World you can filter products by brand, so you could filter just to show the brands on your list. This is especially useful knowing that there are 41 Heating and cooling to choose from at Currys PC World.

Read our full story on illegal and dangerous plug-in mini heaters for sale on online marketplaces to see those we identified as having serious safety risks.These have exposed heating elements, which heat up cold air as it passes. This often leads to slower, but more even, heating. They tend to be a little slower than fan heaters, but are quieter, and our tests found some are still pretty speedy.

YEAR GUARANTEE - This product comes with a free one year manufacturer guarantee. A free second year guarantee is available upon registering your product. 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. We set up each heater in the centre of our test room and run it on the maximum settings, with the room starting at a cool temperature. We monitor how much the room temperature changed over the course of an hour using temperature probes. We found the most drastic changes happen in the first half an hour and increases in temperature become more incremental after that. These can still be bought, but they aren't as popular or widely available as fan or convector heaters. Of the 41 products in the Heating and cooling category, 29 were more expensive than RUSSELL HOBBS RHPH2001 Ceramic Plug Heater and 11 were cheaper. Prices from Russell Hobbs

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 Working from home / cold kitchens: this little local heater is perfect for your cold kitchens or your new “work from home office” space. it will heat up a small area or 1 to 2m2 Next up after looking at the category and the average prices, we thought it would be good to take a look at the brand, Russell Hobbs. Some modern options also have smart features so you can program them via companion apps and smart speakers. VARIABLE TERMPERATURE THERMOSTAT - Helps to maintain the perfect level of heat. Select a temperature from 15°C to 30°C using the digital controls.