Next up is material. Read through the product description for Beldray 700W Handy Plug In Heater to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material. The controls themselves consist of an on-off switch and three buttons; a plus and minus button for raising and lowering the desired temperature (within a 15-30°C range), and a Mode button for changing the fan speed, alongside an LED display. I found the controls a little difficult to navigate as they aren't marked very clearly, and the operating instructions left a lot to be desired, with the instructional manual not always describing the functionality accurately. You’ll definitely need the instruction manual to hand for setting the heater's timer, as it’s not obvious how to do this without it. In short, ease of use is where this electric heater falls down compared to some of the others I’ve reviewed, in particular the super simple Beldray Flatbed fan heater which was refreshingly hassle-free. Designed with safety in mind, the portable heater has a handy 12 hour timer, automatic cool-down function and a thermal cut out device. You do need to attach the feet to this heater – and you’ll need a screwdriver which isn't included. This was easily enough done, however the feet do feel a bit flimsy when in place. On the model I tested they gave the heater a bit of a wobble when it's placed on the floor. As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it.

So let’s carry on with our Beldray 700W Handy Plug In Heater review and explore the product’s pricing. One customer said: "We have used it in the bathroom and the kitchen, it's really good for a short blast of heat to take the chill off. We closed the bathroom door and within five minutes we had a lovely warm bathroom. We had it near our legs at the kitchen table - nice and warm. We haven't needed to put the heating on yet." Easily beat the cold this winter with these Beldray 700 W handy plug-in heaters, a compact and portable heating solution for any home However, if you have a larger space to heat, or are planning on running the heater for long periods of time, the Duux Edge 1000 Smart Convector Heater was a close runner up. It's slower to warm a room, but once warmed the heat stays around for longer, potentially making it more energy efficient over the long term, and it can slowly but surely heat a large space of up to 20sqm. Which type of heater is cheapest to run? Beat the cold with the Beldray Handy Plug-In heater set; a must-have in any home. Featuring a ceramic heating element, choose between 2 speed settings and set the adjustable thermostat between 15 and 30°C to create your desired temperature. Change the direction of the heat using the 90° swivel design and alter the settings using the LED display and controls. Designed with safety in mind, the heaters have a 12 hour timer, cool-touch case, automatic cool-down function and thermal cut-out device.Energy use As one of the highest wattage products I tested, the Challenge 2kW Convector Heater could be pricier than others when running on high over long periods of time – although the thermostat does switch on and off once it’s reached the ideal heat. It would cost 54p an hour to run on full power (2000W) for an hour, 34p an hour on medium (1250W) and 20p an hour on low (750W) at a rate of 27p per kWh. How to choose As well as two heat settings, the Beldray also offers a cool air setting, meaning it could be a versatile year-round appliance. In practice, I didn't find the cool fan setting that effective as the breeze it delivers is quite gentle. It certainly can't compete with the best fans on the market, but I suppose it could be a useful additional feature. Design The Beldray Flatbed Portable Fan Heater is functional rather than stylish. When compared to the other heaters I tested, it stands out as the most basic looking, but given its price point – at normal retail price it just pips the Russell Hobbs 700W Ceramic Plug In Heater to being the cheapest heater in our round-up – its ease of use, and performance, this is easily overlooked.

There are three main types of indoor space heater, and all offer slightly different pros and cons. We've broken down the main differences below. The main downside I found to its design is the 1 metre long power cable. I found ihis wasn’t nearly as long as the cables on the other heaters I tested, potentially limiting where it’s plugged in and where it can be used. If you're using an electric heater over a long period of time, then a convector heater will probably be the most economical to run. Some only use 1kW of power on maximum – compared to 1.5-1.8kW of some fan heaters – and even the ones that use 2-3kW have the advantage that they’ll carry on warming your space even after they’re turned off. The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully BELDRAY is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Heaters and radiators category.As convector heaters are slower to heat up from cold, it can be worthwhile to look for one with a timer so you can set it to come on before you want to use a room. Their added bonus is that whilst the warmth tends to disappear the minute you turn a fan or halogen heater off, with a convector heater the warmth lingers for much longer. Of the 55 products, we discovered that 50 were more expensive and 1 were cheaper than Beldray 700W Handy Plug In Heater. Prices from BELDRAY In the manual, it states: "The plug-in heater is fitted with a thermal safety cut-off device, built in to prevent it from overheating. Should the plug-in heater start to overheat, the thermal safety cut-out system will automatically operate and the heat setting will switch off."

Design Whilst cheaper fan heaters focus purely on function, the Duux Threesixty 2 Smart Fan Heater adds style to the mix. It’s by far the most stylish electric heater I've come across, with a minimalist cylindrical design and modern matt finish in white or grey. Compared to most of its competitors at this price point, this indoor heater is definitely the most design-led. Set the adjustable thermostat between 15 and 30°C and choose between two fan speeds using the high-quality LED display and controls.

Price is another really important factor for analysing the quality of Beldray 700W Handy Plug In Heater vs other products in the Heaters and radiators category. It’s obvious, but you will need to set your expectations of quality based on your budget and the price of the product you’re looking at, against the price of alternatives. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review.