Then we thought we’d get a little more detailed and look at how many of the 66 products were more expensive or cheaper than DIMPLEX DXUC2B Tusk Ceramic Fan Heater. Frost protection The heater can be set to heat automatically when the temperature drops below 5°C, but you'll need to have it on standby for it to run, so this can limit its usefulness.

In electronics, you usually get what you pay for. The cheapest of electronics are cheap for a reason, and a general rule of thumb is to avoid the cheapest of the cheap when it comes to electronic devices. In our tests, we set every heater to run at full blast so you can see the maximum amount it cost to heat our medium-sized test room. If you have the thermostat of your heater set to a desired temperature, the heater will toggle on and off once it reaches that temperature – depending on what's needed to maintain it. The heater won't operate continuously, so won't cost you as much to run. Are electric heaters cheaper to use than central heating? Some brands and specific models can make a splash with consumers. Because of this, other companies sometimes offer very similar products that might be quite a bit cheaper. We’re really pleased overall with DIMPLEX DXUC2B Tusk Ceramic Fan Heater, enough to score it 8.5/10. These can still be bought, but they aren't as popular or widely available as fan or convector heaters.We buy all the electric heaters we test. We put the bestselling heaters from popular UK retailers through these tests: Heating speed, evenness, and accuracy They also noted the “speedy heating” of the Dimplex DXUC2B and praised it for maintaining “a stable temperature whether dealing with mild, cold or very cold conditions.”

We’re delighted that two of our most popular portable heaters, and one of our dehumidifiers, have been recognised for their outstanding performance with Which? Best Buy Awards in the latest electric heater and dehumidifier review guides. We set up each heater in the centre of our test room and run it on the maximum settings, with the room starting at a cool temperature. We monitor how much the room temperature changed over the course of an hour using temperature probes. We found the most drastic changes happen in the first half an hour and increases in temperature become more incremental after that. In our modern world, electronics are all around us. You can’t go too far without bumping into something with an electric pulse. Whether it’s a television, your mobile phone or even appliances in your kitchen, you probably have dozens of electronics in your home at any given moment. If you were to try replacing the use of your central heating by putting an electric heater in each room, it will definitely end up costing much more.Although the comparison might make your electric heater look cheaper to run, bear in mind that it will only be heating a much smaller area, whereas your central heating will be aiming to heat your whole home. But despite how often we use electronic devices, buying new appliances can be a daunting, and often expensive, task. So the final step for us was to look specifically at products that are made by Dimplex but are also only fitting in the Heating and cooling category. Dimplex branded Heating and cooling

When it comes to computers, pay special attention to processing power and memory. These will affect your experience the most if you’re just looking to browse the internet and use your PC to store files. The Dimplex DXSTG25 Studio G ceramic fan tower heater and Dimplex DXUC2B fan heater were among six Best Buy products, making up one third of the total electric heating selection from Which?. But that doesn’t mean you need to jump to the higher end of the price range, either. For most people, middling prices are the best way to go, as these products usually meld both quality and affordability. As we explored above, we managed to identify 66 products in the Heating and cooling category at Currys PC World.It’s always best to ask for help in deciding what model has the specs right for you. Sometimes you might find that the specs aren’t good enough for what you are after. Conversely, you may also find that you don’t need extra bells and whistles, so could save a pretty penny by switching to a lower model. Do your research It doesn’t matter if it’s a microwave or measuring scales, researching the right electronic device for your needs will save you a lot of headache down the line. Read our full story on illegal and dangerous plug-in mini heaters for sale on online marketplaces to see those we identified as having serious safety risks. Keen to optimise home heating? See our advice on boiler controls and thermostats , smart meters , and loft insulation