The Princess is a great option that won’t break the bank – and, at just 350 watts, it’s cheap to run, too. The efficient design provides immediate direct heating in seconds for an instand warm up which will provide long-lasting comfort. Best of all, this portable heater is a great way to save on your heating bills this winter, offering more efficiency than a traditional fan heater. Providing powerful portable heating for as little as just 51p per hour, this heater is a must-have for those looking for a more economical option for staying warm over winter. There are many cheap electric ways to heat a room, with infrared heating likely being the most inexpensive. However, gas central heating is still the most affordable way to heat a room. And although it might not be as efficient, the fact that it’s so much cheaper than electricity makes it a better option. Save on energy costs by only heating the rooms that you need. Using portable heaters around the home can help to cut your energy bills when compared to central heating. Powerful convection and portable heating for only 51p an hour ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Providing a wide temperature range with a maximum temperature of 65°C, find the most comfortable setting to battle cold chills in the home or office is made simple with the easy to use dial

Offering a maximum temperature of 65°C, you are in complete control of the temperature simply by adjusting the settings to suit the climate. This plain-white, safety glass-fronted model from Herschel serves as a towel rail, too, and comes with two chromium towel holders that make it the perfect model for bathrooms. The Select XLS is IP44-rated for low-velocity water sprays, but it will need to be professionally installed. Infrared bar heaters are another popular choice. These types are also usually mounted to a wall or skirting board area, but they’re not the most attractive. Finally, there’s the halogen or carbon option most often used for outdoor patio heating. These types of heaters are extremely efficient at producing direct heat, but the tubes do get extremely hot, so you will need to give thought to where you place them. Are infrared heaters energy-efficient? First, we examine each product’s overall design, its build quality and any special features such as app connectivity and thermostat controls.

Unlike fan heaters, which heat the air by using a lot of electricity (while also blowing dust around the home), infrared heaters have no moving parts and, just like the sun, the heat they emit cuts right through the air to alight on objects in the room – be that a living thing or a solid item. Economical to run - the infrared waves warm the body direct like in the sun rather than the surrounding air ADJUSTABLE FLAME BRIGHTNESS: Using the simple manual dial, change the brightness of the LED flame. Whether it be a subtle glow or a bright and intense setting, set the ideal mood tailored to your needs PORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Sleek and lightweight 2.2kg design with carry handle makes the heater easy to move around the home or office

Foibles aside, this is an exceptional heater that’s marginally more energy-efficient and much more capable of distributing heat than an oil-filled model. Therefore, we have no compunction in giving it a solid recommendation. FREESTANDING CARBON INFRARED HEATER: A stylish freestanding design with durable carbon fibre heating element that heats up in seconds and for long-lasting use. Infrared waves provide direct warmth to the body Choose between two powerful settings of 500W and 1000W for optimal amount of heat, with an adjustable thermostat to set your desired temperature This is a fabulous integrated option that will keep your towels warm and deliver a good amount of infrared warmth to the body from the moment you step out of the bath or shower. The HeatPal feels warm near the top about four minutes after turning it on, taking a further ten minutes or so for the marble to emit a small amount of infrared warmth. However, about 30 minutes after having been switched on, the marble reaches full temperature and you can really feel the effects from several feet away.ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Providing a maximum temperature of 110°C, find the most comfortable temperature for the climate suitable at home or office. Simply use the adjustable temperature dial to find your perfect setting If you’re after an infrared heater that retains and emits a certain amount of heat once it’s been turned off, try the Klarstein HeatPal for size. The HeatPal works just like an oil-filled model, only it’s much more energy-efficient – and, in many ways, more effective. This is because it has a very heavy slab of unpolished Mongolian marble sitting behind the grille, which is heated by the element behind it to produce an amazing amount of heat that’s pushed outward and upward. Needs a little self assembly: basically attaching the foot and cable storage lugs (if you've got the screws). Make sure you remove the two projecting screws in the base before you fit the foot, because you need them to hold the foot on. HEAT SETTINGS: Choose between two powerful settings of 500W and 1000W for optimal amount of heat, with an adjustable thermostat to set your desired temperature