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Best Electric Heaters
One of winter’s little luxuries, electric heaters can be a cheap and efficient way to keep your living room or bedroom warm. Start filtering below to streamline your decision - select from 2020’s best electric heaters, including outdoor, fireplace, wall and portable electric heaters.
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Types of Electric Space Heaters
Electric heaters come in a few different styles, with pros and cons to each:
Column Heaters: Sometimes called an electric oil heate, fin heater or radiator heater. These hold heat pretty well, but can be heavy and take a while to heat up. They usually work best when there's some air flow, so a few models come with built-in fans.
Fan Heaters: The USA-style small electric space heater. Great for under desks, or near your feet when watching TV. Cheap and cheerful, but not suitable for big rooms.
Panel Heaters: These convector heaters are perfect for warming up a bathroom. Light, slimline, portable, and in some cases, these heaters can be wall mounted.
Features
It's worth thinking beforehand about how you'll use your heater. Hate getting off the couch? Get a heater with a remote control. Forgetful? A heater with a built-in timer has you covered.
226 listings
DeLonghi DL2401TF
Latest review: Yep ! 5 star product It does not get much better. This heater bought for $159 is perfect. I have never had an oil heater before. This heater heats a 12’x12’ room On setting 1 thermostat 2. Well don
Price (RRP) $189.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.9 (15)
- Value for Money4.7 (15)
- Noise Level4.6 (14)
- Heating Speed4.5 (16)
- Temperature Consistency4.8 (16)
- Safety4.9 (15)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (16)
- Heater TypeFin & Column and Portable
- Colour / FinishGrey
- Dimensions 630 x 510 x 150 mm
- FeaturesFan, Thermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,400 W
Noirot Spot Plus · includes 8 listings
Latest review: Can’t believe how good this is! Heats our entire 2 bedroom apartment up and keeps it warm. The timer lets us set it up for mornings & evenings - would recommend to anyone with a small h
Price (RRP) $329.00 to $499.00
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- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (20)
- Value for Money4.0 (18)
- Noise Level4.6 (19)
- Heating Speed4.2 (19)
- Temperature Consistency4.4 (18)
- Safety4.3 (18)
- Smell Yes (4) · No (15)
- Heater TypePortable, Convector & Panel and Wall-Mountable
- Max Room Size 10 m² to 24 m²
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Construction MaterialAluminium
- FeaturesThermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesThermal Cut-Off, Digital Control Panel and Anti-Frost Function
- Power1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W and 2,400 W
Kmart Anko Fan Heater
Latest review: I guess it does the job. Sometimes it would make a smell when u put it on max which can be alarming. I do like that it has a fan option so it’s not just for h
Price (RRP) $15.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (13)
- Value for Money4.1 (13)
- Noise Level3.9 (13)
- Heating Speed3.8 (12)
- Temperature Consistency4.2 (12)
- Safety4.0 (13)
- Smell Yes (4) · No (9)
- Heater TypeCeramic & Fan and Portable
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 257 x 220 x 155 mm
- FeaturesFan and Thermostat
- Additional FeaturesThermal Cut-Off and Tip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings2
- Power2,000 W
Kmart Anko 11 Fin Oil Heater
Latest review: I've used it for about 3 months now, it takes quite a while to heat up the room but it works just fine. Wanted to opt for convection heater because I heard that it heats up faster, but cost
Price (RRP) $55.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.4 (18)
- Value for Money3.0 (18)
- Noise Level3.9 (18)
- Heating Speed2.6 (18)
- Temperature Consistency3.1 (17)
- Safety3.3 (18)
- Smell Yes (0) · No (17)
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 615 x 280 x 640 mm
- FeaturesThermostat
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function, Thermal Cut-Off and Tip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,400 W
DeLonghi Dragon 4 TRD4 Series · includes 5 listings
Latest review: Wanted to purchase an oil column heater like the one my parents have been happily using for the last 30 years. The only option available to us at my local retailer was the Delonghi Dragon 4
Price (RRP) $199.00 to $399.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.4 (21)
- Value for Money3.6 (20)
- Noise Level4.3 (21)
- Heating Speed4.3 (19)
- Temperature Consistency4.5 (19)
- Safety4.1 (22)
- Smell Yes (6) · No (16)
- Heater TypePortable and Fin & Column
- Colour / FinishWhite
- FeaturesThermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesThermal Cut-Off and Anti-Frost Function
- Power1,200 W, 1,500 W and 2,400 W
Kmart Oscillating Fan Heater
Latest review: Started well. Heated room quite quickly. BUT 2 months later I switched it on and within one minute a jet of flame 20cm long came out the front. If I had been out of the room for just 5 minutes I
Price (RRP) $20.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.9 (7)
- Value for Money4.3 (7)
- Noise Level2.7 (7)
- Heating Speed4.1 (7)
- Temperature Consistency4.0 (7)
- Safety3.6 (7)
- Smell Yes (4) · No (3)
- Heater TypeCeramic & Fan and Portable
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Dimensions 312 x 255 x 170 mm
- Construction MaterialPlastic
- FeaturesFan and Thermostat
- Additional FeaturesThermal Cut-Off and Tip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings2
- Power2,000 W
Heatstrip Classic THH-A Series · includes 4 listings
Latest review: Bringing my unit for service and so happy with their response to our queries from day 1 until We drop the unit to their Service Centre. Have a same day service results is a quite outstanding
Price (RRP) $395.00 to $698.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.8 (8)
- Value for Money4.9 (8)
- Noise Level4.8 (8)
- Heating Speed4.5 (8)
- Temperature Consistency4.9 (8)
- Safety4.9 (8)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (6)
- Heater TypeConvector & Panel, Outdoor, Wall-Mountable and Radiant
- Max Room Size 4.5 m² to 8 m²
- Colour / FinishBlack and Black/Silver
- Power1,500 W, 1,800 W, 2,400 W and 3,200 W
Delonghi HSX3324FTS
Latest review: Fan stopped working 1 month out of warranty. Fan suddenly would only work full speed and became ridiculously noisy. Now just a standard heater with very limited capability. Very disappointed with
Price (RRP) $158.99
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.1 (11)
- Value for Money3.4 (12)
- Noise Level4.3 (12)
- Heating Speed4.1 (12)
- Temperature Consistency3.9 (12)
- Safety4.1 (12)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (10)
- Heater TypeConvector & Panel, Portable and Wall-Mountable
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 460 x 683 x 900 mm
- FeaturesThermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function and Tip Over Protection
- Power2,400 W
DeLonghi Radia S TRRS0715 · includes 2 listings
Latest review: Works much better than i expected. Love it! Noise is minimal: I was worried about the noise from the mechanical thermoswitch. But that has not bothered me at all during the nights. Safety is
Price (RRP) $139.00 to $179.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.4 (5)
- Value for Money3.4 (5)
- Noise Level4.2 (5)
- Heating Speed4.0 (4)
- Temperature Consistency4.3 (4)
- Safety4.0 (5)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (2)
- Heater TypePortable and Fin & Column
- Colour / FinishGrey and White
- FeaturesThermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power1,500 W
Kambrook KOH105 / KOH107 / KOH111 · includes 3 listings
Latest review: We have a semi small area & it heats up very quickly. Keeps us warm and not overheated. It copes with the very well & we are very satisfied with the heaters ability to reach temperature in a timely
Price (RRP) $69.95 to $99.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (3)
- Value for Money5.0 (3)
- Noise Level3.5 (4)
- Heating Speed4.0 (3)
- Temperature Consistency5.0 (3)
- Safety5.0 (3)
- Smell Yes (0) · No (3)
- Heater TypePortable and Fin & Column
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Construction MaterialDie-Cast Metal
- FeaturesThermostat
- Additional FeaturesTip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power1,000 W, 1,500 W and 2,400 W
Heller HOIL5 / HOIL7 / HOIL9 / HOIL11 · includes 5 listings
Latest review: Bought this from Dick Smith, after 2 days it made a loud bang and sprayed hot oil everywhere with black smoke. I have reported to ACCC to get the heater recalled for safety. I read an older review on
Price (RRP) $59.95 to $109.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.3 (3)
- Value for Money1.0 (2)
- Noise Level1.7 (3)
- Heating Speed1.0 (1)
- Temperature Consistency1.0 (1)
- Safety2.0 (2)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (1)
- Heater TypePortable and Fin & Column
- FeaturesThermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesThermal Cut-Off and Tip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W and 2,400 W
DeLonghi Radia S TRRS1224 · includes 2 listings
Latest review: We loved this heater so much we bought two for our sons rooms. Knowing it has digital temperature function helped knowing they wouldn’t get too hot and it would turn off at the temperature we s
Price (RRP) $169.00 to $219.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.2 (6)
- Value for Money3.3 (6)
- Noise Level3.3 (6)
- Heating Speed4.0 (5)
- Temperature Consistency4.4 (5)
- Safety4.0 (5)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (3)
- Heater TypePortable and Fin & Column
- Colour / FinishGrey and White
- FeaturesEnergy Saving Mode, Thermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesTip Over Protection and Anti-Frost Function
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,400 W
Sunshine Blade Instant Heat
Latest review: I must admit that I'm a little surprised with some of the ultra negative reviews. I've had 2 of these heaters for over 2 years. We also have 2 heatstrip's (3 years old) and previously had multiple
Price (RRP) $600.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.6 (48)
- Value for Money3.2 (48)
- Noise Level4.0 (42)
- Heating Speed3.9 (43)
- Temperature Consistency3.8 (44)
- Safety3.8 (43)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (44)
- Heater TypeRadiant and Wall-Mountable
- Max Room Size 20 m²
- Colour / FinishBlack & Silver
- Dimensions 130 x 90 x 900 mm
- Construction MaterialAluminium, Plastic and Stainless Steel
- FeaturesEnergy Saving Mode, Remote Control and Timer
- Number of Heat Settings4
- Power2,000 W
DeLonghi HCX9124E
Latest review: I have bought two of these Delonghi electric panel heaters and both of them now have stopped regularly sometimes within a minute of turning on. It feels like dust/fluff blockages in which case it is
Price (RRP) $459.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (3)
- Value for Money1.7 (3)
- Noise Level4.3 (3)
- Heating Speed4.3 (3)
- Temperature Consistency4.3 (3)
- Safety4.0 (3)
- Smell Yes (0) · No (3)
- Heater TypeConvector & Panel and Portable
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 555 x 820 x 75 mm
- FeaturesEnergy Saving Mode, Thermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function and Thermal Cut-Off
- Power2,400 W
DeLonghi TCH8093ER
Latest review: The heater can warm up straight away once turns on the machine! And it can heat up a small room within a few minutes, heat up big room within 10 minutes, very happy with this product! And no smells
Price (RRP) $209.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.4 (5)
- Value for Money4.0 (5)
- Noise Level3.8 (4)
- Heating Speed4.0 (5)
- Temperature Consistency4.2 (5)
- Safety4.0 (5)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (4)
- Heater TypeCeramic & Fan and Portable
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Dimensions 695 x 275 x 269 mm
- FeaturesThermostat
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function, Digital Control Panel and Tip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,400 W
Target 11 Fin Heater
Latest review: Heats a small 3m x 3m room to about 18 degrees after an hour No smell Running costs are economical between 20 and 30 cents an hour Great little heater, I don't use the
Price (RRP) $59.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.8 (5)
- Value for Money4.5 (6)
- Noise Level4.3 (6)
- Heating Speed4.5 (6)
- Temperature Consistency4.5 (6)
- Safety4.7 (6)
- Smell Yes (0) · No (5)
- Heater TypeFin & Column and Portable
- FeaturesThermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesTip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,400 W
Dimplex Eco OFRC15 Range · includes 4 listings
Latest review: It is very lightweight and heats up quite fast. The only issue is thermometer sensor have a loud click and can make a slightly different sound when they heat up, like crackling, popping or
Price (RRP) $159.00 to $189.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money3.0 (2)
- Noise Level2.0 (1)
- Heating Speed5.0 (1)
- Temperature Consistency4.0 (1)
- Safety4.0 (1)
- Heater TypePortable and Fin & Column
- Colour / FinishBlack and White
- FeaturesThermostat, Timer and Fan
- Number of Heat Settings2
- Power1,500 W
DeLonghi DCH7092ER
Latest review: Best compact heater I’ve owned, small but strong and blows plenty of hot air, and although it can be a little noisy and expensive it’s a welcome trade off for its great performance, best suited to a s
Price (RRP) $158.99
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.6 (5)
- Value for Money4.2 (6)
- Noise Level4.0 (5)
- Heating Speed4.7 (6)
- Temperature Consistency4.6 (5)
- Safety4.8 (5)
- Smell Yes (0) · No (6)
- Heater TypeCeramic & Fan and Portable
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Dimensions 340 x 255 x 170 mm
- FeaturesEnergy Saving Mode, Fan, Remote Control, Thermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function, Digital Control Panel, Thermal Cut-Off and Tip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,200 W
DeLonghi HCM2030
Latest review: I bought this at the beginning of winter. It did a great job of warming up a lounge/dining area. Nice and quiet, no smells, but it definitely pushed my quarterly electricity bill up a good $150.00.
Price (RRP) $59.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (7)
- Value for Money4.4 (7)
- Noise Level4.9 (7)
- Heating Speed4.3 (7)
- Temperature Consistency4.0 (7)
- Safety4.0 (7)
- Smell Yes (0) · No (7)
- Heater TypeConvector & Panel and Portable
- Max Room Size 60 m²
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 400 x 542 x 106 mm
- FeaturesThermostat
- Additional FeaturesAnti-Frost Function and Thermal Cut-Off
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,000 W
Kmart Convection Heater with Timer
Latest review: This heater is cheap and easy to use. The DL01D model features three possible heat settings; 750W, 1250W or 2000W, depending on the switch pressed or combination thereof. It has a small fan which
Price (RRP) $29.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.2 (9)
- Value for Money4.9 (9)
- Noise Level4.4 (9)
- Heating Speed4.2 (9)
- Temperature Consistency4.4 (9)
- Safety4.3 (9)
- Smell Yes (1) · No (8)
- Heater TypeConvector & Panel and Portable
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 425 x 585 x 200 mm
- Construction MaterialPlastic
- FeaturesFan, Thermostat and Timer
- Additional FeaturesTip Over Protection
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Power2,000 W