Keeping yourself warm this winter needn’t cost a fortune, even with the energy price cap rising once again in January 2025. If you’re averse to sticking on the central heating, or you’re only interested in heating one room at a time, there’s a great option on offer at Amazon.
Right now you can grab 1800W PureMate Ceramic Fan Heater for just £34.99, down from £44.99. It’s available in black or white, and there’s a 2000W version for £49 down from £59.99.
At 1800W, this will cost 44p per hour to run on the average energy tariff, while the 2000W one will cost 49p per hour. If you’ve got gas central heating, it will cost about £1.70 to run for an hour plus any daily standing charges.
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With a solid wheel base, three modes including the full 1800W, a 1000W option that costs just 25p an hour to run, and a cool blow fan. It has an auto-off feature that kicks in if the heater becomes unstable or tips over, and its diminutive form factor ensures it’s discreet in most rooms.
It’s done the job for many an Amazon customer, winning an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,360 reviews so far. “I use it in my living room which is 12×16 feet and gets the room toasty,” said one five-star review. “It’s also very safe and shuts down if you move it or if it would be tipped over, and it starts right back up once stable.”
“Had this for years and still works like it is brand new,” said another happy customer. “Works so well to heat up the room.” Another added: “Very smart looking and heats up the room fast.”
Some have found it’s not quite right for their home, however. “Purchased to use in the kitchen,” said one three-star review. “All my sockets are at worktop level, the power cable is too short to reach them.”
Others have unfortunately experience mechanical failures not long after purchase. “Within a couple of weeks though I could no longer use the movement feature as it started squeaking and within a month the heater had packed out,” said another review. “It no longer worked even after leaving it off for a while.”
Other options include this 2500W oil-filled heater for £54.99 at Robert Dyas, and there’s also this Logik ceramic fan heater with both hot and cold settings at Currys for £40.99 to consider.
At less than £35, the PureMate Ceramic Fan Heater is a cost-effective option at a great initial price.