In a Netmums real user product trial of 100-150 parents, each product received between 87%-99% recommendation rating. Optimal Positioning: Place the fan on a flat surface at the rear of the stove, ensuring there’s enough clearance around it for proper air circulation. While testing, we were surprised at how strong the heat felt—we could feel its warmth more than 7 feet away. Featuring 11 brand-new colours, our coveted colour card is the perfect tool for starting your home transformation. The seven-fin design means the ECR15 radiates some heat sideways but chiefly, as with the VonHaus above, this is designed to heat a column of air, using convection to heat the whole room over time.

Fan heating solutions are ideal if you are short on space and looking for a compact and stylish design with an easy control that will provide you with direct warmth and extra efficiency. The only controls are a large thermostat dial and large power dial for choosing between 500, 1000 and 1500 Watts.He strives to break the most relevant and beneficial stories for self builders, extenders and renovators, including the latest news on the construction materials shortage and hydrogen heating. Fireplace heaters come in a wide variety of styles, from sleek, modern, wall-mounted units to rustic, wood stove-inspired models. Give your Soup Maker a workout with one of our cosy winter soup recipes – just scan the code to discover our amazing collection.

If you lack floor space, this wall-mounted electric fireplace has a sleek look and space-saving functionality. For interest no matter the time of day, try contrasting tones of equal intensity on walls and ceilings, or where one room flows into another. And although this fireplace doesn’t have an overheat shutoff feature, you can set a timer so the heater turns off after up to nine hours.Heat individual rooms rather than your whole home with specialist household electricals from Blaupunkt that heat up fast and use minimal energy. Bought for my son who said it has made a big difference to the circulation of heat and is impressed how it works without battery but just the heat from the stove. Its core boast is that it heats up in a minute, thanks to special mica panels Duronic has developed. Most of the unit stayed cool when the heat was on, although the grill was warm (but not as hot as other options we've tested). This model is ideal for larger rooms and open-plan areas, thanks to its innovative double fan design.

We unpacked the fan and sat it on the top of the log burner where it whirled silently and significantly increased the room temperature.Often used outdoors as patio heaters, these radiate heat directly onto objects, rather than relying on convection to circulate the warmth. Simply put, a log burner fan, often known as a stove fan, is designed to improve the circulation of heat produced by a log burner or wood stove. And unlike fan heaters, it doesn’t blow hot dust around, making it better for people with allergies, and doesn’t dry the air out, so you won’t need a humidifier. A huge range of styles makes it easy to pick an electric fireplace to suit your home, whether you prefer sleek minimalist interiors or classical styles reflective of days gone by. Super soft feel • Choose from white Rainbow, green Spots, blue Anchor or lilac Stars designs • Approx.

Digital timer versions are available, as are more powerful nine-fin versions, but for a small, light, portable space heater this is just right. This means they produce heat more quickly and retain it better, making them cheaper to run than fan heaters used to be — as long as you use the thermostat wisely.

The simplicity of soft greys and off-whites works especially well with lush botanical touches, from a tropical houseplant to a simple vase of flowers – even a riot of blooms on a floral feature wall. Currie also updated this article with long-term test insights after testing several of the products in our homes after six months. However, this is a sturdy piece of furniture that should not tip over easily, and it comes with a wall anchor kit to secure it.