Noise levels The Threesixty 2 Smart Fan Heater can be quite noisy on the high setting, but is far less obtrusive on low, which is more like a background murmur. Testers found it intuitive to use and were astounded by how quiet it was, noting that you can barely hear it even on max. I used an electronic temperature gauge and timer to see how long it took each heater to warm a room by five degrees.

This is no mean feat considering I was pushing the heater a bit beyond its capacity; it's designed to be used in a 10sqm area.Hannah has also previously worked in a florist and can normally be found caring for her house plants or sewing something new for her home or wardrobe. Their added bonus is that whilst the warmth tends to disappear the minute you turn a fan or halogen heater off, with a convector heater the warmth lingers for much longer. However, if you have a larger space to heat, or are planning on running the heater for long periods of time, the Duux Edge 1000 Smart Convector Heater was a close runner up. I tested each heater over the course of a few days, rating its overall performance, including how quickly each heater could warm the space, the heat distribution, warmth levels, ease of set up and use, noise, and any added functionality. I had been expecting it to radiate heat from its panel, but it rises from the grille behind it just like any other space heater.

Performance Besides good looks, the biggest plus point of this convector heater is the size of space it can comfortably heat – up to 20sq m – and that it has an IP24 rating meaning that you can use it in damp spaces. You can take the heater with you around the house, so you can keep warm while cooking, watching tv, in bed or wherever you want! And, because they only heat specific areas of your home, energy efficient electric heaters can prove more economical than turning on the central heating. The panels also radiate heat sideways, not just upwards, making it a good choice to place by a favourite seat in a large room.

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. It was, however, one of the noisier fans we tested, ranging between 58 and 63 decibels – that's equivalent to rain on the window, so not disruptively loud, but noticeable. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The anti-frost setting, keeping the temperature in cold rooms from dipping beneath five degrees, is a useful bonus.

The hot air jets on this compact heater are powerful, and we did enjoy whacking it up to the top setting and sitting near it like a cat next to a fireplace. It’s light enough to pick up with one hand and simple to set up, needing no tools to attach the feet. Modern models use ceramic elements, which get more resistant as they get hotter (they have a “positive thermal coefficient”). Frost protection - An electric heater with frost protection emits low-level heat when the temperature drops below a certain level. Although performance depends on the power of the heater (it's wattage will give you an idea of how much heat it can emit) a fan heater can usually heat up an area very quickly.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. Duux says that 'In boost mode, the Threesixty can heat up a room of 30m2 twice as fast as conventional heaters, thanks to its efficient PTC heating element.

It takes nearly nine minutes to warm up, but once in action, it’s reliable, earning full marks for its effective heating. However, our fears evaporated once we lifted it out and found that it was a very manageable 4kg, which is about the weight of a newborn baby. Ease of use There’s no assembly required with the Russell Hobbs 700W Ceramic Plug In Heater – just plug it in. You can use it freestanding, but, ingeniously, you can also wall-mount this heater if you want to free up floor space.If you need to use an electric heater, place it in the part of the room you want to warm, a safe distance from you and any furniture. A fan heater that oscillates or offers 360 degree fan action will do a better job of spreading the heat around the room quickly and evenly, whereas a one-directional fan heater may mean you get hot and cold spots in the room. In her free time, Blossom openly admits to being a music geek and indulges her creative side through crocheting, baking, singing and writing. Ease of use There's no assembly required with the Beldray fan heater, and no fancy Apps to download or any WiFi connectivity. Both versions of the Dryfast clothes heater are meant to quickly dry work clothes in construction trailers, sports clubs fire stations, etc.