Collecting the old product which is officially counted as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). These products are separated into the correct waste flow at our local depots and send directly to government approved WEEE recycling plants. As a White Goods manufacturer, we take our WEEE obligations very seriously and actively encourage our customers to use the most environmentally friendly recycling scheme available in the UK Energy use As one of the highest wattage products I tested, the Challenge 2kW Convector Heater could be pricier than others when running on high over long periods of time – although the thermostat does switch on and off once it’s reached the ideal heat. It would cost 54p an hour to run on full power (2000W) for an hour, 34p an hour on medium (1250W) and 20p an hour on low (750W) at a rate of 27p per kWh. How to choose Design Whilst it’s not a looker – its plain white gloss exterior feels basic and practical rather than stylish – the Challenge 2kW Convector Heater is functional. Its relatively compact size and light weight mean it's easy to place in a smaller room, and a pair of carry handles on the top means it's easy to move around the house. 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.

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. 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. Noise levels There’s no stated dB for this heater but it’s not terribly noisy when running. The high fan speed has more of a whine, so if you find it obtrusive, the lower speed may be more suitable. Of the 41 products in the Heating and cooling category, 29 were more expensive than RUSSELL HOBBS RHPH2001 Ceramic Plug Heater and 11 were cheaper. Prices from Russell Hobbs Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan SetsYEAR GUARANTEE - This product comes with a free one year manufacturer guarantee. A free second year guarantee is available upon registering your product. 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. 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.

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. Next up after looking at the category and the average prices, we thought it would be good to take a look at the brand, Russell Hobbs. PORTABLE PLUG IN HEATER – Ideal for close proximity heating in your home office, living space, or even your caravan. My garden office measures just under 15sqm and is where I work day-to-day, so it was the perfect place to test out how toasty each space heater could make an otherwise unheated room.

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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. 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. There’s an easy to read LED display and 12 hour timer, which can be used to heat your home at times to suit your daily routine.

Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 Noise levels The Dreo Space Heater has a noise level of just 37.5dB (the oscillation raises this to 40dB). I found it to be equivalent to the level of noise of the Beldray fan heater I tested – quiet enough to talk over but still noticeable. One other thoughtful feature is being able to switch off its electronic beeps. The next step in the price analysis was to look at the average price you would typically expect to pay for Heating and cooling and as Currys PC World was selected for this review we’ve used them for gathering our information on the average price of Heating and cooling. There were also a total of 103 products that were more expensive from Russell Hobbs and 16 that were cheaper. Price of Russell Hobbs products in the Heating and cooling category The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Heating and cooling. You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time.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 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. What is the best electric heater for winter? The specification we have listed from Currys PC World for RUSSELL HOBBS RHPH2001 Ceramic Plug Heater is: