Effective Plug-In Heating?

radderfire

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Does effective plug-in electric heating exist? I have some oil filled radiators, but they can't actually heat a whole room. Is there any form of plug-in electric heating that can? I do have night storage heaters, but the problem with them is that you can't switch them off during the day, and then you can get too hot.

Thanks
 
Ch3m1c4L said:
Oil filled etc just means the heat warms the oil as a "heat store" vs then that will radiate into the room. In effect, takes longer to heat up but will keep heating for longer, just much like a radiator.
One with just an element (hair dryer like) will heat instantly but cool instantly.
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What I have found is the oil-filled radiator I have is incapable of heating a whole room to a decent temperature level. It is not efficiency I am concerned about, it's heating performance and the ability to heat a whole room. I was wondering if anything portable and electric could do this. Thanks though.
 
Abyss said:
Whilst not plug in you'd be better off looking at air source heat pumps. They are 200-400% efficient so 2-4kw of heat produced for every kw of electric used.
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Thanks for the suggestion but I would need something portable and electric. I can't install anything permanently.
 
Jim99 said:
How big is it?

We've got a DeLonghi Dragon and it's quite capable of warming a zero celsius conservatory to warm in winter. We don't even run it at full power.
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The one I have in the lounge is relatively small for a portable radiator, it's a 700W Dimplex Eco Chico. I do have another larger oil filled radiator upstairs in my bedroom, but I need that there. It sounds like a fan heater is the way to go.
 
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