Delonghi HSX2320 2.0 kW Slim Convector Heater

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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. Cheaper electric heaters tend to have fewer features than more expensive ones. Compared with more expensive ones, a cheap heater is less likely to have: 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. On the downside, this type can be quite noisy and they don't have some of the more advanced features you can get with convector heaters.Programmable timer Useful for setting a heater to turn on just before you get home or wake up, so there's no waiting around for the heater to warm up. No installation or assembly required - Simply plug it in and use immediately Speed up heat distribution when necessary with a choice of three fan assisted settings.Move it from room to room with ease using the built-in carry handlesIts fitted with a thermostat which helps maintain the perfect temperature. This oil-filled radiator really is mini - it's not much bigger than some of the smallest heaters we've tested. Live more sustainably - get our free Sustainability newsletter to make changes for you and the planet. Some modern options also have smart features so you can program them via companion apps and smart speakers.

We've noticed that prices tend to edge up the closer to colder weather we get - we've seen some price increases over the last few weeks. So if you want to get a cheap electric heater, our advice would be not to hang around.As you might expect, interest in electric heaters reaches its peak in the winter months. Over the last few years they've flown off the shelves as the nights have drawn in, even after having their prices hiked up rather than cut. 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: 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.

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. How important these features are is down to personal preference. If all you want is something to keep you warm when there's a nip in the air, and you don't care about how it looks or require the ability to control it at a distance, a decent budget electric heater should be perfectly adequate. 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 This slim-line convector heater is one of our most popular units. It boasts a powerful 2000 Watt output along with 3 heat settings giving you great control in achieving the deisred temperature. It also comes with a thermostat dial for you to set and maintain the temperature of the room to your desired level. 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: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. Convector heaters are usually taller than fan heaters, but thin and light – making them larger, but still relatively easy to move between rooms.