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Electric Heaters

Electric heaters don’t get the same glamour treatment as giant smart TVs or sparkling new kitchen gadgets, but when the temperature drops, they become the most important thing in the room. They’re the heroes that stop you from seeing your breath indoors, the reason your tea stays cosy in your hands instead of being clutched like survival gear.

What’s nice about modern electric heaters is that they’re not just about blasting hot air and hoping for the best. They come in all sorts - slimline panels, tubular frost-busters, oil-filled radiators that look like mini time machines - and each has its own little job. Some are designed to run gently in the background, others give you an instant heat kick when you really don't want to wait.

And the best part is that you don’t need to rewire your whole house or commit to anything dramatic - plug them in, set them where you need them, and you’ve got warmth on demand. It’s that simple. Whether it’s keeping plants alive in the greenhouse, warming up a draughty spare room, or making sure your toes don’t freeze in the shed, an electric heater earns its keep without any fuss.

 
 
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How do I work out what wattage you need for your room?

A simple rule is roughly 100 watts per square metre for a normally insulated room, so a 1kW heater suits about 8–10m², 2kW covers roughly 15–20m² and 3kW about 25–30m². You should increase that allowance if the room has high ceilings, poor insulation or large windows. a 2kW Dimplex ML convector is a good choice for a medium-sized living room, while a 1kW LST heater from Consort will be fine for a small spare room or office.

Which type should you get — convector, fan heater, tube or oil-filled — and why?

Convector heaters give gentle, even background warmth and suit daily living spaces, while fan heaters and fan convectors deliver fast, spot heat when you want it quickly. Tube heaters and slimline wall units are useful for fitting under windows or in narrow gaps, and low surface temperature (LST) electric fan heaters are safer where touch is likely. If you want continuous background heat for a lounge, choose a convector; if you need quick warmth in a chilly hallway, a fan convector makes more sense.

How can you keep running costs down with an electric heater?

Pick a heater with a thermostat and a timer so it only runs when you need it, the Consort Heatflow has a digital thermostat, and some Pifco and TCP models include timers. Using a lower-power unit in a small room or zoning heat to the room you occupy is far more efficient than heating the whole house. Also, fan heaters reach target temperature quickly and can run for shorter periods, whereas convectors are better for steady background heat.

Are these electric heaters safe to use in wet rooms like bathrooms?

Only use heaters that are explicitly rated for bathroom zones or that state a suitable ingress protection (IP) rating; the product product information shows LST models such as the Consort 1kW freestanding LST heater which offer low surface temperatures for extra safety. If a heater doesn’t list an IP rating or bathroom suitability, avoid placing it in a shower or directly above a bath. Always check the specific product details for moisture protection before buying.

You have a small alcove or want to fit a heater under a window — what should you look for?

Measure the available width and compare it to the product widths shown, the range includes slim units from about 155mm up to wider options around 712mm. For a narrow alcove choose a slim wall or floor model, and for under-window installation a low-profile wall-mounted convector or tube heater usually fits neatly. a 540–590mm wide unit will sit comfortably under many standard windowsills, leaving floor space free.