The advantage of the oil-filled models is that it’s a tried and tested technology that’s proven to build up and maintain a consistent temperature – and one that’s relatively cheap to run. However, oil-free radiators are often faster to warm up and lighter and easier to carry around while still being very cost-effective. What’s more, you don’t need to worry about oil leaking from the radiator, which is still occasionally a problem with cheaper and less reliable options. What else should you watch out for? Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by one of the following methods: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services

All electric radiators will have a thermostat and controls to set the output level and temperature. On some models, these will be simple analogue dials and switches, while others have digital controls. It’s also worth looking for some kind of timer with which you can set the radiator to turn on and off automatically. While the radiators in a central heating system contain water heated by your boiler, electric radiators combine an electric element with a fluid that stores and spreads the heat. This is usually oil. However, some of the leading manufacturers now make oil-free radiators, which combine the electric element with other structures that hold and distribute warmth and aid convection. Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday.

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For a small room or outside office, you can probably get away with a 600W to 800W radiator. For an average-sized room or conservatory, you might want to look at 1,500W to 2,000W. If you’re heating larger rooms or a chilly conservatory, you should go to 2,000W and above. The wattage isn’t the be-all and end-all, though, as different designs will be more or less efficient at distributing heat through the room. While radiators do radiate heat, a lot of it is spread through convection and manufacturers have found a range of different approaches to improve how well this works. Oil-filled or oil-free?

Looking for a little extra warmth? The best electric radiators give you affordable, consistent heating