Russell Hobbs 1500W/1.5KW Electric Heater in Black PTC Ceramic Heater, Portable Upright, 2 Heat Settings & Overheat Protection, Adjustable Thermostat, 15m2 Room Size, RHFH1006B with 2 Year Guarantee

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If you’re looking for fast distribution of warmth, a fan heater can’t be beaten. They’re ideal for chasing the cold away instantly, and, if you choose one with a ceramic element rather than metal, it’ll heat up faster, requiring less energy initially to get hot. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. This versatile plug-in heater provides up to 30°C of heat from 700W of power and features 2 fan speeds for added flexibility. The built in adjustable thermostat helps you maintain the perfect level of heat in any space up to 10m², meaning it’s great for utility rooms, workshops or small bedrooms. Consider the price. We’ll dive into a lot more detail on the price of RUSSELL HOBBS RHPH2001 Ceramic Plug Heater shortly, but in terms of quality, the obvious advice here is ‘you get what you pay for’. It’s really just being aware that if you’re buying the cheapest of the Heating and cooling from Currys PC World you might not expect the same level of quality as you’d get from a decent quality product like RUSSELL HOBBS RHPH2001 Ceramic Plug Heater.

You do need to attach the feet to this heater – and you’ll need a screwdriver which isn't included. This was easily enough done, however the feet do feel a bit flimsy when in place. On the model I tested they gave the heater a bit of a wobble when it's placed on the floor. If you're using an electric heater over a long period of time, then a convector heater will probably be the most economical to run. Some only use 1kW of power on maximum – compared to 1.5-1.8kW of some fan heaters – and even the ones that use 2-3kW have the advantage that they’ll carry on warming your space even after they’re turned off. As convector heaters are slower to heat up from cold, it can be worthwhile to look for one with a timer so you can set it to come on before you want to use a room. 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.Using ceramic heating technology and an ultra-quiet fan, this heater plugs straight into the wall with no power cord and works efficiently yet quietly. The compact design and cool touch outer are ideal if you need a heat source that can be moved around the home, from room to room. The controls themselves consist of an on-off switch and three buttons; a plus and minus button for raising and lowering the desired temperature (within a 15-30°C range), and a Mode button for changing the fan speed, alongside an LED display. I found the controls a little difficult to navigate as they aren't marked very clearly, and the operating instructions left a lot to be desired, with the instructional manual not always describing the functionality accurately. You’ll definitely need the instruction manual to hand for setting the heater's timer, as it’s not obvious how to do this without it. In short, ease of use is where this electric heater falls down compared to some of the others I’ve reviewed, in particular the super simple Beldray Flatbed fan heater which was refreshingly hassle-free. As well as two heat settings, the Beldray also offers a cool air setting, meaning it could be a versatile year-round appliance. In practice, I didn't find the cool fan setting that effective as the breeze it delivers is quite gentle. It certainly can't compete with the best fans on the market, but I suppose it could be a useful additional feature. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Consider the brand. We’ll go into more detail in a moment about brand and whether Russell Hobbs is your best option for Heating and cooling. But the point here is just to make sure you’re factoring in brand when considering the quality of a product. Some brands will be better known for quality than others, and no doubt some of the much higher quality brands will attract a higher price for their products.

After testing all the electric heaters in this round up, the Dreo Space Heater came out as my overall favourite. Whilst it’s a fan heater, so possibly costly to run for long periods of time, it had a good balance of versatility, heat distribution, style and affordability. Overall, I think that makes it the best electric heater for winter when measured against the competition. PLUG-IN PORTABLE DESIGN – Ideal for close proximity heating in the home, workshops, caravans and offices.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. It's slower to warm a room, but once warmed the heat stays around for longer, potentially making it more energy efficient over the long term, and it can slowly but surely heat a large space of up to 20sqm. Which type of heater is cheapest to run? 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. The fact you can also choose to wall-mount it via the included wall kit is another bonus. It also comes with 'open window detection' functionality (meaning it turns off if a sudden drop of 5°C in temperature within 10 minutes is detected, to save on wasted energy), timer, and night mode, meaning you can leave it on a low heat to keep a bedroom toasty whilst the display dims so it doesn't keep you awake. Performance At first, I found the reach of the Russell Hobbs 700W Ceramic Plug In Heater to be limited – I found I got about a three metre range of direct heat after the heater had been running 10 minutes or so. However, when left running for about half an hour, the heat diffused around a metre further, warming the whole 15 sqm room after about 45 minutes. 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. In fact, considering this compact heater is far smaller and less powerful than all the other heaters I tested, I was really impressed by its performance. If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services