Staywarm 2000W Upright / Flatbed Fan Heater
Customer satisfaction rating 86%
This is our No. 1 selling low budget 2 Kw flat fan heater with over 3000 units sold up to Jan 2021.
For a short-term budget buy It has a very high satisfaction rate with 86% of users giving it 3 to 5 stars and 62 % of all users giving it the top 5-star rating.
The Heater is BEAB approved, but as to be expected from a generic Chinese made heater at a throwaway price the build quality is low and they tend to break down on average after 2-3 seasons.
It has a short (1-metre lead) but it does have an integrated carry handle. We recommend this as a spot heater to be used to heat up cold spots and not for use for extended periods of time.
NB: We have had a few reports of the supplied plug overheating and we recommend fitting a new one as a precaution, cost under £2 from most shops or Amazon or use an RCD apaptor as we recommend for all heating appliances. See our article Using portable heaters with extension leads and RCDs
2 heat settings 1kW & 2 kW: Anti-freeze function: Fan only setting: Variable Thermostatic control: Safety cut out
2KW ELECTRIC PORTABLE FAN HEATER
Customer satisfaction rating 73%
This is a robust little Chinese made stand up 2kW heater with 2 heat settings, adjustable thermostat and a safety cut out to prevent overheating.
It has a reasonable customer satisfaction rate with 77% of users giving it 3 to 5 stars and 51% of all users giving it the top 5-star rating.
Our test one has been in use as an occasional heater in my tool shed since Autumn 2010. I use it as a fan there in summer and am using it again this winter (2020/21).
Not recommended for use as your main space heater or for prolonged times.
A dinky little heater at a throwaway price, ideal for getting you out of trouble until you can get something more permanent!
Look around before buying as you may get the same heater for less under a different brand.
Note: This does not have a tilt switch off so if you knock it over it will stay turned on
Vinsani 2000W 2KW ELECTRIC PORTABLE FAN HEATER HOT & COOL C
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Bionaire 1800W Upright Ceramic Fan Heater
Customer satisfaction rating 88%
This year on year favourite low budget ceramic heater provides the latest PTC heating technology at a very affordable cost.
It has 2 power settings 1.2Kw & 1.8Kw, (low is advertised at 900w but the instruction manual says 1.2Kw) a fan only setting, adjustable thermostat, frost guard (automatically turns on if the temperature drops below 5°C) and an automatic safety cut out if it overheats.
The controls are mounted on the top for ease of use and it has a cool touch integrated carrying handle.
Available in Black or Grey / White, The black is currently on offer at £18.49 (Jan 2019)
Dimensions: Height 20cm, Length 16cm, Width 16.4cm. Weight 1.38Kg
Bionaire 1800w Ceramic Heater, Black
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*BEST BUY*
The Dimplex flat fan Heaters - Customer satisfaction rating 82%.
The Dimplex 'Letterbox heaters have been best sellers for decades and have a high satisfaction rate with 82% of users giving it 3 to 5 stars and 59% of all users giving it the top 5-star rating.
We note that since outsourcing building to China quality is not as it was 15 years ago, but as these heaters come with a free 3-year manufacturers repair or replace guarantee, they still top our recommended value list.
The design is basic but this is still one of the most reliable fan heaters on the market, some of our customers have had these for over 10 years. it also has an integrated carry handle and 1.5 M lead.
There are 2 models the 2kW and 3kW both have 2 heat settings and a cool-air (fan only) setting
- 2 kW 1 and 2 kW heat settings
- 3 kW: 1.5 and 3kW heat settings
- Antifreeze function
- Fan only setting
- Variable Thermostatic control
- Safety cut out
- Neon power light
- 3 Year Dimplex guarantee
NB : Glen is a brand name of Dimplex, the products may be slightly cheaper and vary cosmetically but still have the Dimplex 3 year guarantee
Dimplex Flatfan Heater 2 Heat Thermostat Settings, 3 kW, White
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Glen GD0030 3kw Fan Heater with Thermostat, White
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Honeywell Heavy Duty Fan Heater
83% Customer satisfaction rating
Honeywell makes really good heaters, this is no exception. Coming in at around the £50 mark this is a super tough all-metal cased fan heater suitable for the workshop, garage or basements.
It's also ideal for your space especially if you plan to move it around a bit and worried about it taking a few knocks.
Suitable for spaces up to 30 m2
It has 2 heat settings (1.25 & 2.5 kW) and a fan-only function, adjustable thermostat, anti-frost function, overheat protection, onboard cord storage, splashproof rated (though not for bathroom use).
This heater has a frost watch function which will turn it on automatically if the temperature falls below 5ºC
For added protection the heater is covered by Honeywell's 3 year manufactures guarantee.
Dimensions : 21.2 x 29.2 x 47.6 cm. Weight 4.1 Kg
Honeywell CZ2104EV1 Heavy Duty Heater
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Best Budget Buy Radiant Heater Under £20
Cheap Halogen Heaters:
Shops are flooded with very cheap Halogen tube heaters, these are Chinese imports and can be bought by wholesalers for as little as $1 US each.
With these cheap models, the tubes often break during normal use and the heating elements burn out. For this reason, the Home Heating Shop does not endorse them.
To make a decent Halogen type heater is expensive. It costs over £100 for a good one (see our radiant heater review page).
However, Warmlite has a small range on which they give a free extended 2-year guarantee (you must register online).
If you want a cheap halogen heater than we recommend a guaranteed product from Warmlite.
Warmlite Traditional 2kW Radiant Wire Bar Heater, in White
Scoring: Value for money 10: Safety 6: Build quality 5: Ease of use 8: Noise 2: Styling 6. Customer Satisfaction rating 84.4%
Warmlite is a UK company that pride themselves on sourcing good value, well-made products, they are offering this old-style wire wound ceramic bar radiant heater. It is much more reliable and will last a lot longer than a similarly priced Halogen Heater.
This is the standard old school 2 bar fire, for added safety, an anti-tilt switch turns it off if knocked over.
Register this heater online and Warmlite will give you a free 2-year extension to your standard guarantee giving you a full 3-year guarantee.
We've had our test one since 2015 and it's still working as of Jan 2021.
Basic 2 kW Convector Heater - Wall Mounted Or Free Standing
Customer satisfaction rating 82%.
This is still our No. 1 selling budget 2 kW convector heater (See our review). It comes in slightly different casings but the workings are the same, and they all hover around the £20 mark. This one has a good satisfaction rate with 82% of users giving it 3 to 5 stars and 57 % of all users giving it the top 5-star rating.
Design and controls are basic, this is a strictly functional heater that does the job, it comes with a 1.4 M lead. Our test one was bought in late winter 2012 and has been used every winter since and have just tested it for use this winter 2020 /21 and its working perfectly.
- 3 heat settings 750w, 1250 kW & 2kW
- Anti-freeze function
- Variable Thermostatic control
- Safety cut out
- Freestanding or wall mounted
- 'Cool touch' carry handles
Oypla Electrical 2KW Free Standing Convector Heater
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Oypla 2kW Convector Heater with Turbo Fan
A decent heater, nicely styled with features you'd expect on more expensive heaters. We were recommending a Daewoo branded one in this category but on comparing them side by side we found the Oypla to be better valued. It has the same spec' same standard 1-year guarantee and is cheaper.
- 3 heat settings 1 kW, 2 kW & 3kW
- Anti-freeze function
- Fan only setting
- Variable Thermostatic control
- Safety cut out
- Neon power light
- 'Cool touch' carry handles
- Timer
- Overheat cut out
Oypla 2kW Convector Heater - 3 Heat Settings, Turbo and Timer
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B&Q 2KW budget oil filled radiator
