Design One of the most appealing aspects of the Russell Hobbs Plug In Heater is that it’s super compact. With the Starlyf radiant heater, you'll be getting an amazing heating system that will even work in the rain. Over time, as cool air is drawn in from beneath due to convection, the whole room heats up, but in my test it took half an hour for the temperature monitor set ten feet away to register any rise at all. Most people wouldn’t need the instructions to hand to figure out how this little heater works, making it one of the easiest to use that I've tested. Its core boast is that it heats up in a minute, thanks to special mica panels Duronic has developed.

These space heaters are ideal for heating up rooms in the home and in commercial spaces, that are less frequently used - such as bedrooms, studies, conservatories and loft conversions. Wheels are a handy design feature, but you’ll need to wait until it’s cooled to move it safely as it doesn’t have a handle. Throughout testing, they assess the heater’s overall design and ease of use, awarding it a final score that takes all the results into account. This design simply plugs directly into an electrical socket which means it requires no floor or table space, making it perfect for a small room, plus there are no unsightly cables to navigate.As such, the Ideal Home team has tried and tested bestselling electric heaters from all of the leading brand names to help you find the right one for you. The high tech approach leaves the device looking impressively minimal: just a sleek black (or white) rectangle that wouldn’t look out of place in a tech billionaire’s bedroom. Although I missed the functionality of more expensive heaters – particularly the ability to see and set an exact room temperature or use a timer – the basic functionality does make this heater super simple to use. This means they produce heat more quickly and retain it better, making them cheaper to run than fan heaters used to be — as long as you use the thermostat wisely.

This powerful space heater is incredibly small and has a compact portable design that takes up no space and easily moves from room to room any time, any place. We've reviewed indoor heaters from Duux, Dreo, Russell Hobbs, Beldray and many more, including comparing the performance of both convector and fan heaters. If this is 29p per kilowatt, then a heater with a 2kW power output will cost 58p per hour to run, and so on.Our experts ensure the room is cold beforehand, then use the heater on max to see what difference it makes. Home Retail Group Card Services Limited is registered in England (04007072) at 33 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2HT. Energy use The compact Russell Hobbs 700W Ceramic Plug In Heater is fairly inexpensive to run compared to larger heaters.

The secret is the radiant heater's gold halogen bulb technology that produces safe beaming heat rays just like the sun and stay warm outside, even when it's snowing. However, if it’s energy efficiency over long periods that you're looking for, a convector heater is probably the better choice, consuming less energy over an average day than most fan heaters.These electric heaters are often used in the fire and water damage removal industry, to dry spaces that are difficult to reach such as suspended ceilings and crawl spaces. Although it is worth noting that this heater isn't very portable – there’s no carry handle so it’s awkward to pick up, and it weighs in at a hefty 7. Finally, they measure how loud each heater is, to ensure that it won’t prove too disruptive if it’s running in the background.

Performance Turning the heater on produces instant heat, however, it took a while for the heat to diffuse out and reach the other side of the room from where the heater was placed. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The only controls are a large thermostat dial and large power dial for choosing between 500, 1000 and 1500 Watts.

These provide a cosy warmth that allows you to enjoy your garden, decking or patio area throughout the year.