With all hopes of the temperatures rising anytime soon quashed for now, it's time to think about ways to stay warm and snug indoors
Cranking the central heating up to full blast will certainly save the cold feet, but the price of your energy bill is likely to be less than pleasant, especially with recent hikes.
An electric heater can save you precious pennies on your monthly bills, they are also able to warm up the rooms in your home quicker and much more efficiently than waiting for the central heating to boost.
Whatever your budget there's a portable heater out there to suit your needs and you won't have to pay an arm and a leg.
We've found some of the top options to consider in our list below.
Best heaters to buy for your home
1. Beldray Handy Plug-In Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Two fan speeds
- Wattage: 500W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
For smaller and more compact rooms in the home, this nifty little plug in heater is perfect. It heats up surprisingly quickly and the exterior stays cool to the touch so you can plug out and move to another area.
If space is scarce in your home, this plug in heater from Beldray is an affordable solution that will help you save on space and your bills. The fan assisted heater has a ceramic element and can reach to a temperature around 30 degrees.
The LCD display is easy to navigate and also features a timer feature that will allow you to have it running for 12 hours, if you need it of course.
This heater would be great for heating up a small bedroom or to add some heat to a drafty hallway.
2. Challenge Ceramic Tower Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
If you're looking for something to ease the chills this winter, this ceramic heater from Argos is a great place to start. For under £50 it's an affordable solution to heating the rooms in your home quickly and efficiently.
This heater is thermostatically controlled and allows you to easily adjust to the temperature you desire. There are also two heat settings which will allow you to either blow warm air on chilly evenings, or give you a gentle flow of cool air during the warmer weather.
You can set timers on this heater if you'd like it to stay on for a length of time - and even if you do forget to set a timer, the safety cut off switch should provide you with full peace of mind, that the heater won't overheat.
3. Dimplex Ceramic Fan Heater with Cool Blow
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
The Dimplex ceramic fan heater has an adjustable thermostat variable, so you can choose your desire temperature effectively.
Enjoy a range of heat settings for varying scenarios. There's a cool air setting for warmer summer nights, as well as a frost setting - for when things really hit the fan weather wise.
Because of it's small size and weight, it is easily transportable between rooms in the home, or even into the office if you need it.
Transform your spaces from cold and unbearable to inviting and toasty.
4. BLACK+DECKER Ceramic Tower Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 1800W
- Remote control: Yes
- Auto shut off function: Yes
Keep your room at a consistently warm temperature during those winter months with this stylish, ceramic tower heater from BLACK+DECKER.
There's two different heat settings, as well as a fan cooling option when the weather warms up a bit.
Thanks to the ceramic plates, you'll get a consistent temperature throughout the room and use less energy than a conventional fan heater. An eight hour timer gives you full control to start, stop or delay the heater at any time.
Buy now from Amazon ( £79.99 ).
5. Dyson AM09 Hot & Cool Quiet Bladeless Tower Fan with Timer
Features:
- Speed settings: 10 heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: Yes
- Auto shut off function: Yes
Whether you're hot or cold, Dyson have got a gadget that'll do both jobs in one.
The AM09 Hot & Cool Fan Heater has a sleek design, an energy-saving sleep timer and a whisper quiet operation too. The bladeless design allows you to completely tailor your specific temperature without any hassle.
Air is drawn in at the base of the machine and amplified to create long-range heat projection for warmth and high-velocity air to cool you down.
A remote control allows you to adjust temperatures, timers and power settings with just the touch of a few buttons.
6. electriQ Hot and Cool Bladeless Fan with Mood Light
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
The electriQ Bladeless fan is ideal for anyone who wants the benefits of a fan, without paying the high prices some of them are asking for.
The sleek black design is compact and stylish and will suit most interior settings. Choose from two heat settings - hot or cold to provide you with your desired temperatures all year round.
The design also has a mood light feature, which will glow in various colours to provide some ambient lighting to your spaces. There's a swing function on the fan which will allow you to feel the heat from any angles, you can also change settings conveniently, with a remote control.
Buy now from Appliances Direct ( £99.98 ).
7. John Lewis & Partners Tall Tower Fan Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Three heats settings
- Wattage: 2200W
- Remote control: Yes
- Auto shut off function: Yes
This tall tower fan from John Lewis has a sleek look and is slimline enough to go unnoticed in the corner of your room when not in use.
The fan ranges in temperatures from five to 35 degrees, so whether you're too hot, too cold or somewhere in the middle - you can adjust the temperature to your liking quickly and easily.
It has built-in electronic control that you can adjust using the controls or with the remote control for your convenience. If you have children, a useful feature is the child safety lock, to prevent little hands changing controls without your knowing.
Buy now from John Lewis ( £105 ).
8. Dreo Space Heater Solaris Slim H3
Features:
- Speed settings: Three heat types, temperature settings up to 35 degrees
- Wattage: 1800W
- Remote control: Yes
- Auto shut off function: Yes
The Dreo H3 Solaris heater might be small, but upon testing you'll see why we found it mighty.
The slimline design fits nicely and neatly into any interior setting and you can conveniently operate everything using the provided remote control.
When using the temperature setting you'll be able to go up to 35 degrees, but uniquely, this smart heater automatically switches off when the room has warmed up to your optimal temperature.
Buy now from Amazon ( £89.99 ).
9. Dagosh Electric Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Six heat settings
- Wattage: 1500W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
This heater uses ceramic heating technology which evenly disperses heat, which is ideal for quickly heating up small spaces in seconds.
There's six different modes of heating, including a fan mode for when the days start to warm up.
Not only is the heater perfectly able to warm up all of your spaces in no time at all, it's also equipped with tip over and over heating protection for full peace of mind.
10. De'Longhi Hobby Capsule Fan Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 2400W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
This affordable heater from De'Longhi has two heat settings and a powerful 2400W operation, perfect for warming up your home in a hurry.
Customers can also use this space heater year round, thank to a cool air function for summer ventilation. It also has an anti-frost function with drip protection.
The device also has a two directional stand so you can focus the heat or cool air exactly where you want it.
Buy now from Amazon ( £44.99 ).
11. PRINCESS 342000 Smart Glass Panel Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Adjustable temperature settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: Yes via wifi
- Auto shut off function: Yes
Available in three power outputs - 1000W, 1500W &2000W – in a choice of black or white finish and with the option of freestanding or wall mounted, the Princess Smart Glass Panel heaters are ready to warm the most stylish of homes.
All models can be controlled via the Princess’ app or by voice working with either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Alternatively, there’s a built-in thermostat with touch control.
12. VonHaus 9 Fin 2000W Oil Filled Radiator
Features:
- Speed settings: Three heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
A super sleek and stylish looking heater that is perfect to store and have around the house during the chillier months.
The Von Haus Oil radiator has three heat settings, with an adjustable thermostat to find your ideal temperature. There's also bonus function including an automatic overheat protection system and a tip-over switch safety feature which will automatically shut the radiator off if it's tipped over.
Buy now from Von Haus ( £52.99 )
13. DAEWOO HEA1788 Tower Heater with Bluetooth Speaker
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 1500W
- Remote control: Yes
- Auto shut off function: Yes
Get warmth, light and even music from a single device with the Daewoo HEA1788 Tower Heater with Bluetooth Speaker.
Place it on your porch or any nook in your home to make it cosier!
At the heart of the HEA1788, you'll find a highly effective electric heater. With its 1500 W of power, it will quickly heat up and keep everyone in the room warm. Turn it on with the button switch or use the included remote control.
But what makes this heater stand out is its built-in colour LED light and Bluetooth speaker. The low-energy LED light on the top gradually changes colour and emits a pleasant glow when it gets dark.
Use your smartphone, tablet or laptop to connect wirelessly to the integrated speaker and play from the internet or your device's memory. You can also change playlists or adjust the volume without leaving the comfort of your seat.
Buy now from Currys ( £149.00 )
14. WARMLITE Stirling WL46018C Electric Stove Fire
Features:
- Speed settings: 2 heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: Yes
This Warmlight Electric Stove Fire gives you the warmth and look of a wood-burning stove without the hassle of smoke or dirt. The realistic LED flames will make your home feel like a cosy cottage too! Not to mention the compact design - making it lightweight and easy to move between rooms.
There are two heat settings so you can choose the right temperature for you and your home.
The adjustable flame brightness means you can change the LED lighting to suit you, plus overheat protection automatically switches off the heater when it gets too hot.
Buy now from Currys ( £89.99 )
15. De'Longhi Bend Line 2kW Oscilating Ceramic Heater
Features:
- Speed settings: Two heat settings
- Wattage: 2000W
- Remote control: No
- Auto shut off function: No
The De'Longhi Bend Line ceramic heater is the perfect tool to keep you and your family warm.
Its wide heating element means this heater is extremely safe.
The PTC element helps to self-regulate the power output according to the temperature increase.
The motorized swing helps to heat up the room more evenly for a cleaner air outflow and a better atmosphere.
Tip over switch system that turns off the appliance, in case it falls over accidentally, maintaining the previous settings.
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