Mini heater that warms rooms 'quickly and effectively' is 'easy to use'

With temperatures set to plummet in the months ahead, many will be cranking up the thermostat to combat the cold. For a cheap and effective solution, shoppers are snapping up the Warmlite 2,000W Thermo Fan Heater from Amazon for £14.90.

This compact heater features three heat settings: cool activates the fan only, warm delivers 1,000W heating, and hot provides the maximum 2,000W. It also features built-in overheat protection that shuts off the heater if it gets too hot.

At the current Ofgem price cap of 26.35p per kWh, the Warmlite heater costs around 53p an hour to run on the maximum setting. For some buyers, it could be more cost effective than central heating, especially if heat is only needed in one room.

Measuring 22.5cm x 12.5cm x 26.5cm and weighing a little over a kilogram, the Warmlite heater is lightweight and portable so can easily be moved wherever a burst of heat is needed. As well as the upright model, Amazon also sells a flat version in white or dark titanium colours, though these cost slightly more at £16 (currently down from £16.99).

For a slightly more expensive buy, shoppers might consider the 2,000W Convection Heater available from Dunelm for £28. It's nearly silent as it doesn't use a fan, instead drawing cold air in at the bottom that then heats and rises out the top.

Those wanting extra features could consider the Bush 2kW Digital Ceramic Fan Heater sold at Argos for £40. It has three heat settings, a 24-hour timer, and a thermostat that can turn it off when the room reaches the desired temperature. Ceramic heaters are often cheaper to run than standard electric heaters too.

That said, the Warmlite heater holds a 4-star rating with nearly 17,000 reviews, and Amazon says over 4,000 customers have bought one in the past month. One pleased buyer said: "This little heater is perfect for quickly warming up a room without any annoying noise. The two heat settings let you adjust it just right, and the overheat protection gives peace of mind. Solid, reliable, and easy to move around."

A second added: "Great little heater, I used it a lot when our heating wasn't working - would warm up my room in no time. It also has a smart feature where it turns off after a while, this prevents overheating and fire hazard as these little heaters pose fire risks." A third chimed in: "Brilliant buy. Comes in handy at the work place when they haven't turned on the central heating."

One customer was less positive about the fan function, but rated the heating highly: "This heats up a room very quickly, sometimes I only need to put it on for five minutes to get warm. I don't find the fan that good, but as a heater it is amazing. It isn't too noisy, with a closed door you can't hear it from outside of the room. Definitely should get it to keep warm this winter."

Another buyer was impressed with the life of the appliance, but did note the noise it made during operation: "I purchased this heater back in 2020, and after all this time it's still going strong, heats my bedroom quickly and effectively. Cuts out when the temperature is reached. The only downside can be a little bit noisy with the fan, but I have got used to it. The room that I have is about 16 square metres and works perfectly for this size. Definitely would recommend."

The Warmlite 2,000W Thermo Fan Heater is available from Amazon for £14.90.

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