Especially in the cold months, a warm home is a great feeling. However, if the heating is not sufficient or is broken, it can quickly become uncomfortable. This is where heaters can help. To make your purchase decision easier and to give you a better overview of the different models, we have taken a closer look at heaters and compared individual products. In our product recommendations, we have compiled the best models for you. You are sure to find what you are looking for in these heaters.
- Whether you should get a large space heater or a small fan heater depends on the size of the room you want to heat.
- Fan heaters: use electricity as to generate heat. In addition, the heat is swirled around the room by a fan .
- Radiant heaters: use heat radiation (infrared), heat faster.
- For bathrooms or small rooms, a small fan heater or radiant heater is usually sufficient.
- For large rooms from 20 square meters it should be something larger.
- The intensity also plays a role: If the room is only to be warmed up for a short time because the normal heating is not enough, a small device can already provide relief.
- There are also 2-in-1 devices that have an integrated fan.
- Most heaters have a power of 1000 to 2000 watts.
- Rule of thumb: room size x heating capacity (W/sqm) = required heating capacity.
- So for example: 20sqm x 100 W/sqm = 2000 Watt.
- powerful fan heaters can already heat up well with 700 watts.
- Keep in mind that high power also consumes a lot of energy. In view of the constantly rising energy costs, heaters should always be used sparingly.
- The heating intensity should be adjustable, ideally by different levels.
- Heaters of any kind should have built-in overheating protection to reduce the risk of fire and burns (especially for children).
- Small radiant or fan heaters should have an automatic shut-off feature that kicks in if the unit falls over or is on uneven ground.
- Many devices also have a timer that can be set at will. This prevents the device from overheating if you forget to turn it on or fall asleep.
- Stainless steel appliances are the safest, as stainless steel is heat resistant and will not melt.
- There should be as little plastic as possible, because it can melt.
- Devices made of ceramic are more durable and can retain heat longer.
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Recommended Heaters
We have compiled the best and most interesting heaters. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.
Tip: You can findrecommendations for outdoor heaters in our The 7 best outdoor heaters – guide.
The Best Sellers Of Heaters
In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular heaters for you.
Tip: You can find many other outdoor heaters in our The 7 best patio heaters – guide.
Current Offers On Heaters
You can find the best current offers on heaters in this list.
FAQ About Heaters
In addition to the heat output and power consumption, you should also pay attention to the stability of a radiant heater, overheating protection, automatic shutdown (if it falls over) and a shutdown function (timer).
As a rule, the power of a radiant heater is between 700 and 2000 watts.
Radiant heaters are available in every price range. So there are many cheap offers (from 20 euros) but also very high-priced variants (over 200 and 500 euros). For domestic use, most offers between 80 and 180 euros are recommended. If you want to use the radiant heater for several years, it is recommended to invest in a high-quality radiant heater.
In Hanover, Berlin and Stuttgart , radiant heaters are banned because they are considered very harmful to the climate. Many other municipalities have also banned the devices, check with local authorities before you buy.
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