Models with wide flat fins or a casing over the fins, and a protective heat shield at each end are safer.īecause they are tall and narrow, column heaters are inherently less stable than other types. But some models have narrow exposed fins that get quite hot. The relatively low surface temperature makes oil-filled heaters safer than most other heater types. Thermal cutoutĪll models should have a built-in thermal cutout, to turn the heater off if it overheats.
#Radiant heaters portable
They’re not mandatory, but we think they’re essential for any portable heater with a radiant element. Tilt switches turn the heater off if it falls over to reduce the risk of fire.
Oil-column heaters with nooks and crannies are the most difficult. Cleaning: Heaters that are largely comprised of flat, uninterrupted surfaces are easiest to clean (panel and convector models topped the cleaning test).
Thermostat: This maintains a desired average room temperature (as long as it's within the heater's capacity), and should have a control that's easy to read and set. For others, you can buy a separate drying rack. Some heaters come with a detachable drying rack that spaces the clothes away from the heater. Clothes drying: Clothes must not be draped over a heater. Some have a single pair of large wheels at one end, so you have to lift the handle end to move the heater. Some models have 4 castors, others a combination of castors and wheels. There is usually a recessed handle at the control panel end: it should give a good grip. Try moving the heater around in the shop. Mobility: Oil-filled heaters are heavy and can be difficult to move around because of their size and shape. You can also have a bedroom heater turn itself off after you've gone to sleep. 
Timer: With a timer, you can warm up a living area before you get up in the morning or arrive home from work. The more heat settings the better – you'll have more flexibility to control the room temperature. Markings should be easy to read with good contrast. Controls: The controls should be clearly visible, easy to access and easy to use. Cord storage: This allows you to stow the cord neatly when the heater is not in use. Just switch them on for a few minutes, to warm up the room. While noisy, you don't have to use them continuously. Fan: A fan is an effective way to break up the layers of cold and warm air in a room. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. If you agree, we’ll also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. 
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