Lloytron Staywarm 2kW 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.
The Staywarm has a very high user 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, but if it does it come with a 3-year guarantee, so ask for a replacement.
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, costing under £2 from most shops,or use an RCD adaptor as we recommend for all heating appliances of 2kW or above. See our article Using portable heaters with extension leads and RCDs
The Staywarm has two heat settings 1 kW & 2 kW: Fan only setting: Variable Thermostatic control and a safety cut-out to prevent overheating. It also has what they call frost watch protection, if left plugged in with the thermostat turned right down the heater will switch on if the temperature falls below 5°C
BEAB approved ; 3-year guarantee
Dimensions (approx): Height 30 cm; Width 12 cm; depth 22 cm. Weight 1.1 kg.
WARMLITE 2kW FAN HEATER
Customer satisfaction rating 90%
We like Warmlite, even though they import Chinese cheapies they pick the best and guarantee them for two years ( register your purchase on their website to get the free extended guarantee).
This is a flat heater (letterbox), with two power settings, 1 kW or 2 kW, and a fan-only setting. It has overheat protection, a frost watch and no anti-tilt switch.
Dimensions (approx): Height 12 cm; Width 30 cm; depth 22 cm. Weight 1.1 kg.
Note: This does not have a tilt switch off so if you knock it over it will stay turned on
*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 user satisfaction rate with 82% giving it 3 to 5 stars and 59% of all users giving it the top 5-star rating.
Since outsourcing building to China quality is not as it was 15 years ago, but as Dimplex 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. They also have 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
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
Honeywell Heavy Duty Fan Heater
83% Customer satisfaction rating
Honeywell makes really good heaters, this is no exception. This is a super tough all-metal cased fan heater suitable for the workshop, garage or basements.
It's also ideal for in the house, especially if you plan to move it around a lot and are 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, and splashproof rated (though not for bathroom use).
It also has a childproof push and turn control, a tilt protection switch ( knock it over and it switches off) and a frost watch function which will turn it on automatically if the temperature falls below 5ºC ( the heater has to be on with the thermostat turned right down for this to work)
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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Honeywell Heavy Duty Fan Heater
83% Customer satisfaction rating
Honeywell makes really good heaters, this is no exception. This is a super tough all-metal cased fan heater suitable for the workshop, garage or basements.
It's also ideal for in the house, especially if you plan to move it around a lot 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).
It also has child proof push and turn ,a tilt protection switch, knock it over and it switches off, anda frost watch function which will turn it on automatically if the temperature falls below 5ºC ( the heater has to be on wuth the therosata turned right down for this to work)
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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Warmlite 1.2kW halogen heater
Register this halogen heater online and Warmlite will give you a free 1-year extension to your standard guarantee giving you a full 2-year guarantee, however, at only 1.2kW it may not be warm enough for your needs.
Warmlite WL42005 3 Bar Halogen Heater with Carry Handle, Safety Tip-Over Switch, 1200W, Grey
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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%
If you must have a radiant heater then spend a little more and buy this old-style wire-wound ceramic bar radiant heater from Warmlite. It is much more reliable and will last a lot longer than a similarly priced Halogen Heater, and you get the Warmlite free extended 2-year guarantee.
This is the standard old school 2 bar fire, for added safety, an anti-tilt switch turns it off if knocked over.
We've had our test one since 2015 and it's still working as of Jan 2023.
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 used to hover around the £20 mark, now they are 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, and 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 of 2022/23 and it's 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
Supawarm 2000W Convector Heater
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B&Q 2KW budget oil filled radiator
