Swan SH60010GRN 9 Finned Oil Filled Radiator, Grey

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They’re efficient, attractive, and safe — but selecting the best oil filled radiators for your home takes careful consideration. We’re here to help. It’s a good idea to buy a radiator based on the size of the room you will mostly use it in. Due to the way that oil-filled radiators work, larger heaters will consume more energy to heat the oil inside, but will also be more effective at heating a large room because of the increased surface area. Compact oil radiators often won’t heat a large room as well, but many make up for their smaller size by including more technology to help them distribute heat around a space. We sell electric radiators with all kinds of different heating elements, so why choose an oil filled radiator? Well, oil and thermal fluid filled radiators have two main benefits. Firstly, they ensure an even heat distribution. The thermal fluid heats evenly along the entire surface area of the radiator, whilst radiators with solid state heating elements may have cold spots where the heating element is furthest from the surface. Secondly, thermal fluid elements can be specially formulated to maximise heat retention. Superior heat retention makes a radiator more efficient, because it does not need to use so much power to maintain its heat. Oil filled radiators typically take longer to heat up than aluminium element radiators, but they also take longer to cool down. This makes them a more efficient choice in larger rooms or rooms that are in constant use. For instance, a programmable heater will allow you to control the temperature to the precise degree — this way, your radiator won’t consume more energy than it must.

It’s equally imperative that your heater can turn off automatically when you don’t need it, and a timer is particularly useful for ensuring your radiator does not consume an excessive amount of energy. How to Get the Most Out of Your Oil Heater Incredibly efficient, portable and safe, the best oil-filled radiators are great as spare heaters in your home. Although a central heating system should be your main heating solution, oil-filled radiators are great for a cold room or as a spare heater if the central heating system crashes. The Pro Breeze 2500W features 11 oil-filled fins, ensuring that radiant heat permeates your room swiftly once you switch it on. The built-in thermostat lets you regulate the temperature with straightforward controls, so it’s easy to maintain the room temperature at the desired level any time of year. AMOS is another brand whose radiators score consistently well, and this 3,000W oil filled electric radiator is a prime example of their engineering prowess. Sporting a curved exterior flank and 13 perfectly machined fins, this beastly radiator offers up to 3,000 Watts of unmitigated heat, so you needn’t worry about getting literal cold feet in your bedroom or office ever again.

Most oil-filled radiators are affordable to buy but pricey to run compared to a central heating system. More expensive oil-filled radiators tend to include advanced features, such as a remote control, timer, programmes or wireless control, which can help to save on your overall running costs.

Like the 7-fin variant, the VonHaus 2,500W Oil Filled Radiator is also quite portable thanks to its 4 castor wheels. The more safety features a radiator has, the better. Auto shut-off in case of extreme temperatures is one of the important functions to look out for. Freestanding heaters are particularly susceptible to falling over, and thus a tip-over switch is of particular importance with these kinds of heaters. Tip-over switches only make sense if you decide not to mount your radiator on the wall, so keep this in mind when choosing your model. With a slim, portable design, the PureMate 2,500W Oil Filled Radiator is an exercise in engineering efficiency, cramming 2,500 Watts into a satisfyingly compact, high-performance heater. Suitable for use in the home, office, or garage, this small oil filled radiator from PureMate proves its versatility at a very attractive price point. We absolutely love the Electriq Ultraslim oil filled electric radiator. At only 800 watts, this heater is designed with your power bill in mind. (Trust us—when your bill arrives, you’ll be really glad you selected this unit.) When gauging value, you should look past the upfront cost. A cheap oil heater might look good on the surface, but unfortunately, all cheap things tend to cost more in the long run. This is especially true for oil filled radiators.

The Bottom Line on Oil Filled Radiators

Timer— With a timer, you can arrange for your heater to go off or turn on at specific times. This will save you a considerable amount of energy in the long run. Wattage can be used as a guide to heat output. Roughly allow 100W per square metre (or 0.4kW per cubic metre) of the room in a well-insulated home. How much should I spend on an oil-filled radiator? VonHaus has included a 2-year warranty with this heater, and at 1,500 Watts, this model can heat rooms up to 25 square metres, which is quite solid for a heater of this type and price range. It’s also lightweight but sturdy, with a plug that never gets hot. Artfully designed and manufactured, De’Longhi offers an unprecedented 10-year warranty on this oil filled electric radiator. This incredible warranty length shows that De’Longhi have complete confidence in the longevity of this product. Despite the name, oil filled radiators do not actually burn oil as fuel. Instead, they store oil in a reservoir, where it retains heat and diffuses it into the room.

Heater companies do their best to offer turnkey warming solutions, but it’s up to you to use them properly. Otherwise, you run the risk of poor heating, high power bills, or even fire hazards. Follow these tips to improve the efficiency and safety of your oil-filled heater. Read Your ManualThermostat Control - This heater features a handy thermostat and temperature control so you set which temperature suits you and others around you best for maximum warmth Note that despite its IP-20 rating, this radiator is not waterproof, and therefore not suitable for bathrooms or the outdoors. If you want to save money on central heating this winter by using a small heater in multiple rooms, this compact heater is the way to go! It also has 3 heat settings so you can use it in the less-chilly season. The Warmehaus Slimline Fluid Inertia includes a 7-day, 24-hour timer, frost-protection, and a sturdy aluminium exterior. It features 11 fins with a whopping 1,800 watts, which is quite intense for a slim, wall-mounted heater. Although the installation is straightforward, I’ll urge you to have a qualified electrician install this item for maximum safety and peace of mind.