Recommended a room heater

[Slow.Patrol]

I have an office which I could do with heating rather than the whole house (we have electric heating £££s)

It is about 9ft x 8ft.

Previously I would have bought a little fan heater with a thermostat, but now there are ceramic heaters and electric radiators.

And we now have access to cost per hour information .

Any recommendations?

[RicksAlfas]

This time of year there's always adverts on Youtube or Facebook for some kind of plug-in ceramic afterburner "the energy companies tried to keep secret". You could try one of those and let us know how quickly it blows your electrics.

[spitfire-ian]

Just bought one of these for our similar sized kitchen which has no other form of heating. Thermostat not even set to half way and it is more than enough.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016C04Z3E?ref=ppx_yo2...

[Harpoon]

I purchased a mobile oil-free electric radiator from Screwfix back in 2020 for heating my office area when working from home. Worked well but when electricity spiked and 2kw/hour got a bit steep, I got a heated pad from Amazon for about £20. IIRC, it's 50w or 100w, so way cheaper to run than a 2kw rad'. Works well for me as it warms you, rather than the room.

Loads to choose from like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Automatic-Shut-O...

[Slow.Patrol]

Brilliant. Thanks for the suggestions.

[98elise]

Electric Heating is pretty much 100% efficient so it doesn't really matter what type you use from a cost perspective.

[MattyD803]

98elise said:

Electric Heating is pretty much 100% efficient so it doesn't really matter what type you use from a cost perspective.

Except....a small portable heat pump AC unit would be potentially 300-400% efficient....so depending on how much you going to use it (you'd need to do the maths against your kwh rate), it might be worth investing in a small 2.5kW unit which will not only heat your room for 25-35% of the cost, but also offer some cooling if you require during summer. If not in the office, it could be moved for use elsewhere in the summer.

We have an AEG unit up in our sons room in the loft and it's fantastic.....but pricy up front. (£350 I think it was).

Edited by MattyD803 on Wednesday 19th November 17:21

[FunkyGibbon]

Got one of these and it's ace.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPXGX4CX?th=1

[98elise]

MattyD803 said:

98elise said:

Electric Heating is pretty much 100% efficient so it doesn't really matter what type you use from a cost perspective.

Except....a small portable heat pump AC unit would be potentially 300-400% efficient....so depending on how much you going to use it (you'd need to do the maths against your kwh rate), it might be worth investing in a small 2.5kW unit which will not only heat your room for 25-35% of the cost, but also offer some cooling if you require during summer. If not in the office, it could be moved for use elsewhere in the summer.

We have an AEG unit up in our sons room in the loft and it's fantastic.....but pricy up front. (£350 I think it was).

Edited by MattyD803 on Wednesday 19th November 17:21

Fair comment but I was assuming they wanted a small portable heater as he mentioned ceramic etc.

[MattyD803]

98elise said:

Fair comment but I was assuming they wanted a small portable heater as he mentioned ceramic etc.

Agreed, I am sure you are correct for this application for the OP.

If only there was a like button without having to type all this....In summary - "Like"

[RustyMX5]

I bought a Duux 360 which has been absolutely superb. If you're that way inclined you can control it via an application on your smart device.

[BiggestVern]

You might get some help from this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND2mrzPnBic&t=... beware the guys voice may drive you insane!

[Spare tyre]

Don’t rule out a heated gilet / slipping an electric heat pad into your chair

Oil filled radiator also nice and you can move it around.

I use one on minimum, keep it next to my conventional radiator so it’s thermostat works in tandem

[LooneyTunes]

Amazon had big discounts on delonghi oil filled rads a few days ago (maybe still do).

Bought one with timer for my site office. It’s working well so far.

Buy a larger one than you think you need in order to get faster warmup then knock the power (not the temperature) down when warm.

[Downward]

Got an Oil filled radiator for similar.
Wifi, Remote control 3 heat settings.

AMOS 9-Fin 2000W Oil Filled Radiator Wi-Fi Smart App Enabled & Remote Control 3 Heat Settings Timer Digital Display, Black https://amzn.eu/d/3ZlHUij


Can set it up to come on say 20 mins before work so the room is warm.

[Alex Z]

Mine is half that size and I use an oil filled radiator on a smart plug so I can warm it before I go in.

A halogen heater might be a bit cheaper to run as you are heating you rather than the room.

[AlexC1981]

I have a heated desk mat like this one. It's very good. Before I got it, I would often find that my hands felt cold while the rest of me was at a comfortable temperature.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yangers-80%C3%9733cm-Elec...

I wouldn't use it with a rechargeable mouse and keyboard on it, and definitely not a laptop.

[Aluminati]

I just bought a fan, which is basically a ripoff of the Dyson version. Works very well for less than half price.

https://vortexair.co.uk/products/vortex-air-tm-pro...

Edited by Aluminati on Wednesday 19th November 21:24

[abzmike]

AlexC1981 said:

I have a heated desk mat like this one. It's very good. Before I got it, I would often find that my hands felt cold while the rest of me was at a comfortable temperature.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yangers-80%C3%9733cm-Elec...

I wouldn't use it with a rechargeable mouse and keyboard on it, and definitely not a laptop.

I got a similar one last week wasn't sure how it would be as it was a cheapy like that, but it s brilliant. On the highest setting almost too hot, really does a good job of heating the work area. I have a Stoov chair mat, so I can keep nice and toasty without cranking up the oil heater.

Edited by abzmike on Thursday 20th November 10:49

[DonkeyApple]

For a home office, you are normally just sitting in one location so an infrared panel can work very well.

If the room has a radiator already then that can be set at a base level and the infrared panel pointed at your seat and you can just turn it on when in the room.