What with the rising costs of everything and the recent cold snap we experienced, we’re all looking at ways of heating our homes a little more cheaply.
Instead of turning on the central heating and upping the temperature of the entire house, one of these little plug in heaters will warm up only the room in which you’re spending most of your time. That could be your home office during the working day, the lounge in the evening or your bedroom just prior to you getting out of bed in the morning.
If you have one or plan to get one, just remember a couple of safety things. When plugged in and turned on, don’t place bulky items of furniture (such as sofas) directly in front of it. It will block the heat from radiating. Do not leave it unattended for long periods; don’t go out and leave it on and working.
The higher the wattage, the more heat it will kick out, so pay particular attention to that detail. The 500 watt example is recommended for heating a room of about 9m2; the 900w plug in heater can be effective in a room up to 20m2.
I actually really like the naffness of the ‘real fire’ effect of the cheapest example!
- 900w small ceramic plug in heater: £18.99 Amazon
• 900W MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT – With 500w/900w heating setting and PTC heating element. Maximum heating area size up to 20 square metres.
• ENERGY-SAVING – With adjustable thermostat to monitor the temperature around and ensure optimal heating and energy efficiency.
• PRODUCT FEATURES – 12-hour timer function, LED display, auto power off design, come with remote controller, support remote control and button control.
• OVERHEAT PROTECTION – Designed with overheating protection function, the power supply can be automatically cut off when the temperature is overheated.
• PLUG-IN PORTABLE DESIGN – 3-pin UK plug in heater, ideal for close proximity heating in the home, workshops, caravans and offices.
• 10.3cm (d) x 12cm (w) x 18cm (h) - Beldray 700w handy plug in heater: £25.00, Argos
• 2 heat settings
• Timer
• Safety cut out switch
• 700 watts
• Size: H12.5, W12.5, D10.5cm
• Weight: 0.4kg
• Manufacturer’s 2-year guarantee - 500w electric space heater: £32.68, Mano Mano
• 1 – 12 hour timer settings in 1 hour increments
• 180° rotating plug
• Manufacturer’s 2-year guarantee
This plug-in heater mounts directly to the outlet and doesn’t take up floor space or place cords on the floor for tripping
Adjustable from 15-32°C (55°F to 90°F) depending on desired temperature. You can set the thermostat to your desired temperature via remote control or manual adjustment, and it will automatically turn on and off to maintain the temperature.
Very quiet, can heat a room of 30sq ft (about 9.3m2) well. Ideal for smaller places such as home offices
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