For heating large spaces over long periods of time, convection heaters are a better choice. Halogen heaters provide direct, intense heat. Because halogen lamps do not emit heat, they are considered safe in most contexts. Uncomplicated Installation For now I’d like to touch upon budgeting. Setting yourself a budget before getting too deeply involved in your shopping online is one of the best pieces of advice we can give. It’s very important to do this, because it’s all too easy to get carried away and choosing a product that offers those little extra features but spending a lot more than we could or should have spent. As a result of this technology, Halogen Heaters are the safest type of heater, posing the fewest health concerns compared to oil/fan/ceramic heaters. How much energy do Halogen Heaters use?

So, for example, if your electric unit rate is 15p/kWh, here’s how much you’ll pay to run a 1,200W halogen heater at its highest setting: Compared to convection and oil-filled heaters, halogen heaters are probably marginally more efficient for heating a single room. However, at this price point (and at the risk of sounding a little wasteful), one can always buy a replacement heater. Pros: Halogen heaters provide near-enough instant heat. After you switch them on, you’ll feel the heat within just seconds. There are three heating modes to choose from: 900 W, 1100 W and 1800 W. It’s also fitted with an eco-mode that automatically adjusts the heating mode according to the ambient temperature. If the room is very cold, the heater will run on the highest setting to warm it up faster.It has two downsides. It’s pretty noisy, putting out over 50dB while it’s running, and as it can use over 2.3kW when running at full power it’s not the cheapest option for running over longer periods. However, the thermostat does a decent job of powering down once the room has warmed up and it’s very portable at under 1.5kg. It also has safety features, including a tip-over switch. Breaking the mould a bit here on our list of the best halogen heaters, we present the Rising Sun Mono from Blumfeldt— a hanging heater. Featuring famous German engineering, this model from Blumfeldt is a highly durable, outdoor infrared heater capable of withstanding the elements with aplomb.

While a second customer wrote: “I am always cautious when buying an electric heater, however, I heard that this was very economical (12p) per hour. I have a large living room that is really cold and wfh. This is amazing and gives off great heat and light. Perfect to warm your rooms without having heating on.” This lightweight appliance, which has an integrated handle, can be positioned anywhere in the house and is not limited to a single location like other heaters. The other big plus with this one is that it works with the same HomeWizard Climate app as Princess’s air purifiers, dehumidifiers and fans. The Smart features are basic – you can only control the thermostat and set a timer for your heating to turn on – but still handy if you don’t want to get up and make your own adjustments. We also like the fact that you can stand the panel up on the included feet or mount it to a wall. This halogen heater is built by Beldray, another British brand for housewares. They have been in business since 1872 and are a reliable brand. You could broadly say that convection fires are better for heating a larger space over a longer period of time, e.g. hours, whereas radiant fires are better for heating a smaller space directly in just minutes.If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. Running at 45 dB, this quiet heater’s noise output is comparable to the hum of a fridge. You should be able to sleep and work undisturbed whilst it’s running. A halogen heater is a small, portable heater that produce radiant heat, they produce a familiar orange glow and may be connected to an electrical outlet to provide heat in small spaces. That said, you can use Beldray’s halogen heater for that extra burst of heat just about anywhere — just select the highest setting, turn off oscillation, and position the device nearby, thus focusing the radiant heat on yourself. Halogen heaters are as safe as most electric heaters. The bulbs themselves do heat up, but with protective grills in place, the risk of burning oneself is low.