Delonghi HSX2320 2.0 kW Slim Convector Heater

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Some portable heaters have useful extras, such as an LCD screen that displays the current temperature or a remote control for turning the heater on from across the room. These features may come in handy: With that in mind, you won't be surprised to hear that you'll need to run it for a bit longer than other heaters to benefit from the heat it gives out. 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. This oil-filled radiator really is mini - it's not much bigger than some of the smallest heaters we've tested.

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. Once that desired temperature is reached, the heater won't run constantly anymore. It will toggle on and off sporadically to maintain that temperature. Cheap heaters usually have fewer features 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.You can also read our guide to the best heating for your home to find a whole-home solution for your heating needs. On average, most electric heaters run at a maximum output of 2kW. In other words: if you run your 2kW electric heater at full blast for one hour, you'll be paying around 55p. For just half an hour, it'll cost you around 27p.

A central heating system running efficiently and proportionate to your heating need is the best way to heat your home and keep your bills down. 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: Plus, its really easy to use! The controls give you access to three different fan speeds, so you can choose to gently warm your room up throughout the day or rapidly heat it on those cold winter nights. It also comes with a thermostat dial for you to set and maintain the temperature of the room to your desired level. Plus, theres also an anti-frost function that you can set to automatically swtich the heater on if the room temperature falls below 5degreesC which makes it ideal for places like cellars and garages.Keen to optimise home heating? See our advice on boiler controls and thermostats , smart meters , and loft insulation 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. We assess how easily each electric heater can be set up and how easily understandable the controls and settings are. We used any handles to lift the heater and move it around. While some heaters can be used straight out of the box, others have complicated program and timer settings. Not many of them have specific temperatures in degrees °C, though, so rather than programming specific temperatures on the thermostat you'll need to experiment with your heater's settings and find the coolest setting that still gives you the warmth you're looking for.

In our tests, we set every heater to run at full blast so you can see the maximum amount it cost to heat our medium-sized test room. If you have the thermostat of your heater set to a desired temperature, the heater will toggle on and off once it reaches that temperature – depending on what's needed to maintain it. The heater won't operate continuously, so won't cost you as much to run. Are electric heaters cheaper to use than central heating? Not necessarily. Heaters are highly efficient at turning electricity into heat regardless of their price. You don't necessarily need an expensive heater to get 'more' out of the electricity you draw. Read: one simple way to adjust your boiler to lower your heating bill to see how you can save money by lowering the temperature of the water supplying your radiators. 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.A programmable timer, that lets you set specific times the heater will switch on. Some cheap electric heaters do have 24-hour timers that will switch the heater on at the same time every day, but some pricier heaters have digital timers that can be set to switch on at various times throughout the week. 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. 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.