If you’re sitting close to it, this style of heater will provide a more immediate effect compared with the slower burn of an oil-based one. The trade-off? A noisy fan and higher energy consumption.

We've tested electric heaters from Argos, DeLonghi, Dimplex, Dyson, Russell Hobbs and more, including electric wall heaters, fan heaters, oil heaters and convectors. We discovered which heat up a ...

PTC or oil-filled heaters which one offers the ... Also read: Battle of the heating elements: Electric vs gas vs infrared room heaters; A guide to choosing the right fit A big mistake many people ...