Best electric heaters: Cut costs and keep warm with these top-rated options
We love an electric heater. They solve multiple issues from not having to heat the whole house when you use just one room during the day to keeping yourself toasty in front of the telly in the evening without overheating the kids sleeping upstairs.
Essentially, it's a cost effective heating solution at a time when we're all looking to save pennies wherever possible.
But with so many options available, which are the best? We've cherry picked your top options, pulling together a list that spans different sizes, heating functions and budgets.
Most are multi-purpose, too, with a fan feature that can be enjoyed when summer - and hot weather - returns.
Best electric heaters to shop now
Russell Hobbs 2000W Black Retro Fan Heater | £20 from Dunelm
This budget-friendly heater from Russell Hobbs is ideal if you're keen to keep heating bills down and find a portable option for less than £50. It can be used horizontally or vertically, has a 2000W max heat output with a variable temperature thermostat, and a running cost of 68p per hour - much cheaper than central heating.
Russell Hobbs 1500W Black Portable Ceramic Heater | £25 from Dunelm
Another thrifty find from Dunelm is this compact black number. Boasting safety features such as automatic shut off when it overheats or is knocked over, it's designed for rooms up to 15m². Delivering 1500W max heat output, it's easily portable too, and can be moved from room to room so you can keep the chilly winter temperatures at bay, without needing to heat the whole house.
John Lewis Square Fan Heater | £30 from John Lewis
Electric heaters needn't be an eyesore as this John Lewis design prove. It's made with overheating protection, an ergonomic top handle to make moving it as easy as possible, two speed settings and an oscillating function so you can cool an entire room in your home when the weather gets warmer. While it's currently out of stock, make sure you leave your email to be notified when it next becomes available.
John Lewis Mini Tower Fan Heater | £40 from John Lewis
Another stylish number from John Lewis is this tower design. Complete with two heating settings and an anti-frost setting, along with wide-angle oscillation to evenly distribute heat. Another helpful feature is it will automatically turn on when a room drops below 5°C or turn off if it exceeds 5°C.
Beldray EH3327 Climate Cube | £19.99 (Was £36.99) from Amazon
This smart, lightweight machine is perfect for bringing from room to room, whether you're having your lunch break when working from home on the sofa or getting cosy before bed. The carry handle makes it extra portable and there's a refillable water tank which has a capacity of 300ml. There's two-speed settings and it can double up as a fan during summer too.
Dyson Hot+Cool™ Purifying Fan Heater | £599.99 from John Lewis
Few home appliances have a bonafide reputation like Dyson. Alongside its popular vacuum cleaners, hairdryers, and styling tools, it has an impressive range of slick, innovative fan heaters. Throughout winter this model projects purified heated air, and easily switches to cooler air in the summer. Thanks to a built-in HEPA filter, it can capture pollutants and particles causing a nuisance thanks to three sensors that use an algorithm to diagnose and display your air quality. It also seals the pollutants it draws in and through the Dyson Link app, it can be operated via voice control.
Philips 3-in-1 Air Purifier, Fan & Heater | £399.99 from John Lewis
If you're looking to splurge, look no further than this Philips 3-in-1 purifier. You can operate it via remote control, so it's a completely hands-free device too. When it gets chilly over the winter, it can blow out heated, purified air to keep you warm and your space clean simultaneously. However, it also doubles up as a fan, making it a worthwhile investment all year round.
DF Convector Heater | £47.99 from Amazon
Another reasonably priced device is this convector heater from Amazon. Designed for medium-sized rooms, it's freestanding and comes with a carry handle, three heat settings - 750W, 1250W or 2000W - and overheating protections. It's simple and fuss-free.
Warmlite WL44002 Thermo Fan Heater | £14.95 (Was £19.99) from Amazon
If you're shopping on a budget, you need look no further than Amazon. This bargain find is compact and easily portable. It boasts three settings; cool, warm and hot, with manual turn dials and best of all, when it's not in use it won't take up space as it can be easily stowed away.
Russell Hobbs Retro Portable Ceramic Electric Heater | £34.71 from Amazon
If you're looking for a slightly more retro feel, this black design from Russell Hobbs ticks all our boxes. it's small but stylish, the perfect choice for flats and smaller houses. It has tip-over protection and will switch off if it overheats too.
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2000W 9 Fin Oil Filled Radiator | £49 from Dunelm
Another contemporary design is this grey portable radiator. It's designed with an adjustable thermostat so you can change the heat output to whatever suits you best and it can warm a medium-sized room.
LOGIK L15OFR20 Portable Oil-filled Radiator | £39.99 from Currys PC World
This slim, portable radiator has three heat settings and can be enjoyed all around the home. You can move it from room to room with ease, as it has four wheels and a carry handle. You don't need to worry about it overheating either as it's made with an overheat protection feature.
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