An automatic oscillation function turns left to right across a 70° angle to maximise heat distribution across your room. Infrared heaters are likely the most energy-efficient electric heaters, giving off all their heat through infrared, making them efficient for home heating. Each watt of energy is made into usable heat, with none lost due to air escaping the room. What is the cheapest way to heat a room? 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

We then test the heaters in various rooms and locations around our home – a home office, a living room and a cold, poorly insulated room. For the panel and bar heaters, we put them behind a work desk to see how well they warm the legs and waist area. We then move the products to a typical sitting room position – the panels are positioned a couple of metres from our seating position, and we time how long it took for the infrared rays to reach us. We also time how long it takes for the heaters to reach full heating capacity. Finally, we also test each unit in a small but very cold room to see how effective they are at projecting heat across an exceedingly cold environment. Only problem I had was that the screws to attach the cable storage lugs were missing. Not a safety problem, and I don't really need it, so I'm not really concerned. Oil-filled heaters are very efficient, in fact, 99% energy efficient. Compared to an electric fan heater, which uses a lot of electricity in a short time, they’re far superior. Do plug-in heaters save money?For instance, where a typical 1.2kW fan heater could cost upwards of 50p per hour to run, an infrared heater will typically cost a fraction of that sum, around 15p at today’s higher energy prices. Choose between two powerful settings of 500W and 1000W for optimal amount of heat, with an adjustable thermostat to set your desired temperature Warmlite WL42013 1Kw Carbon Infrared Heater With Oscillation, Adjustable Thermostat And Overheat Pro Carbon Infrared Heater with Oscillation Carbon Fibre Technology Provides a Fast, Long-Lasting Heating Solution PORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Sleek and lightweight 2.2kg design with carry handle makes the heater easy to move around the home or office

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 The Princess is a great option that won’t break the bank – and, at just 350 watts, it’s cheap to run, too. The Warmlite is an exceptionally effective heater that isn’t too expensive to run – but, whatever you do, don’t dry your clothing in front of it. REALISTIC LED FLAME EFFECT: Feel relaxed and calm after a busy day by admiring the realistic essence of the LED flame effect. Its soothing ambience can even be used independentlyIf you’ve ever been to the Alps in winter, you will have experienced the sudden warmth on your body when the sun peeks through the clouds. One minute it’s freezing cold, the next you’re unzipping your skiing clothes because it almost feels like a summer’s day on the Costa del Sol. That, in a nutshell, best describes how infrared heating works. 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. Easy to use controls - rotary dials to adjust your temperature settings, heat settings and oscillation

Given that the Kiasa is often mounted out of arm’s reach, you will be pleased to learn that it comes with a remote control. Alternatively, use the excellent SmartLife app to lower or raise the temperature or set a 24-hour timer.

Warmlite WL42013 1kW Carbon Infrared Oscillating Heater - Black

If we find any major problems with how well the products function, they don’t make it onto our list. SAFE AND SECURE: With built-in overheat protection, the unit will automatically turn off once it becomes too hot, keeping your safety first. Suitable for use around children and pets

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.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. The handy freestanding design of this carbon infrared heater makes it perfect for use in offices or small spaces or great for providing an additional boost to larger rooms with existing central heating when necessary. It's 70-degree rotation function means you can feel the benefits of the heater from multiple angles whilst the 2 heat settings allow you to set your desired temperature with high and low heating options.