The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Purchasing electric heater control board design

Fan-forced convection heaters

Convection heaters come in a variety of sizes and heat up quickly, making them a good option for warming up a room fast. These heaters use different types of heating elements internally, such as ceramic, to heat the air around them. Warm air rises (either naturally or aided by a fan) and cooler air is pushed down, where the space heater warms it.

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Many convection space heaters will use a fan or may have oscillation features to distribute warm air. Some models have a fan-only setting as well, which means you can also use your space heater in the warmer months.

However, allergy or asthma sufferers may want to avoid a model that uses a fan, which would blow dust and allergens around. Models with fans may also be noisier, so take this into consideration if you plan to use your heater during the workday or while you sleep.

Oil-filled heaters

Oil-filled heaters are typically larger and a good option for heating a whole room. The diathermic oil inside the heating element of these space heaters warms up, offering radiant heat when you’re near them, but also warming the air through natural convection (without a fan). Oil-filled heaters are slower to warm up and cool down after being turned off. This moderated rate of temperature change may help you feel more comfortable than space heaters that blast warm air but cool off immediately. Oil-filled options also retain their heat well, offering residual warmth after they’re turned off. This may allow you to feel warmer without using energy.

These models tend to be larger, so not as easily portable from room-to-room as other options. They also tend to be more expensive than some other types of heaters.

Oil-filled radiators are free-standing or wall-mounted electric radiators, with an electrical heating element inside that is fully submerged in oil. When the element is connected to power, it heats up, which also heats the oil. They are similar to traditional panel or column radiators but have no pipes – meaning they’re fully portable, especially freestanding models.

As oil-filled radiators are sealed, you never need to replace any oil – making them low maintenance for busy households. They’re also very efficient, turning most of the electricity they use into heat. Oil-filled radiators are also easy to move around, especially if they’re freestanding, so they offer flexibility to work around your routines. 

If you’re looking for instant heat, you may prefer something similar to a space heater or convector heater – as these provide heat much faster than an oil-filled radiator.

Convector heaters rely on a process called convection to heat the room – which means the way hot air rises and is replaced by cooler air that ‘sinks’. Cold air enters the convector heater, is warmed up over a heating element, and rises out of the unit and towards the top of the room. As this hot air rises, it shifts cooler air down and out of the way – into the direction of the heater.   

There are a number of benefits to convection heaters, including their quiet operation as they don’t use a fan. You’ll find freestanding and wall-mounted convector heaters, and they provide heat really quickly – making them a perfect flexible heating solution. Convector heaters are also relatively low cost to buy.

As convection heaters rely on the movement of air, they can be temperamental and there is a possibility of cold spots in large rooms – or if the air is particularly still.

A fan heater works by blowing air over a heating element and into the room. They provide almost instant heat by pushing the hot air out, compared to convector heaters that rely on the natural movement of hot air.

Because fan heaters use a fan to blow air, they warm the room more evenly and efficiently because there is constant movement of air. Many fan heaters are also smaller than other heater types so they’re better suited for awkward corners, small rooms, or if you just want the heater tucked out of the way. This also means they’re perfect if you want to move them around, as they’re much easier to lift.

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Fan heaters can produce more noise than other heater types, due to the fan rotating to expel hot air. If you’re looking for a heater to use while you sleep, then a quieter model may be better suited. Also, while fan heaters are great for heating up small rooms, they’re less efficient when heating up large spaces.

Panel heaters work like radiators – the panel itself is heated and this heat is transferred into the room. Electricity heats up metallic heating elements within the panel. They are generally wall mounted, although some models have feet so they can be freestanding for easier manoeuvrability. 

Panel heaters are pretty much silent, so they can be used without disruption. They’re slim which makes them perfect for modern and smaller homes that need something sleek. Depending on the model, you’ll find panel heaters have features such as timers and pre-set programmes for greater control over your heating.

Although panel heaters heat up quickly, they’re not as fast as space heaters or fan heaters as they rely on convection and heat naturally transferring into the room to warm it up.

Electric fires are designed to replicate a traditional fireplace without the need for chimneys or extensive installations. They use electricity to generate heat and often have a flame effect to mimic the appearance of real flames. 

Electric fires are a great way to eliminate the need for chimneys, flues or pipework and are much easier to install. They can be installed anywhere with a mains connection so there is lots of flexibility depending on your style. Electric fires are also ideal if you’re looking to reduce the negative impact of log-burning fires on the environment without compromising on the style.

The main consideration with electric fires is the upfront cost – which is higher than many other heating types. Also, unlike their log-burning alternatives, they require a constant supply of electricity to run – so they aren’t a perfect replacement.

Space heaters are portable heaters that usually use radiant heat to warm up any small-to-medium space. Radiant heaters have a heating element that usually transmits infrared radiation which is emitted directly away from the heater. Space heaters are often used in workshops, garages or small rooms. 

The main advantage of space heaters is their portability. Many models come with a carry handle so you can move them from room to room, or job to job. Space heaters are also fairly small considering the amount of heat they can emit, which means they don’t take up much space in the room.

The coils and heating elements of space heaters can get very hot and, whilst they’re not fully exposed, they can heat up the space heater itself which could become dangerous to touch. Space heaters are also less suited to heating larger rooms.

Patio heaters are a common feature of gardens around the world. They use infrared radiation emitted by a heating element to warm up the space around them, and are powered by electricity. Patio heaters can be freestanding by fitting to a floor stand, or wall mounted – offering you the flexibility to warm up any space. Patio heaters are often controlled by a pull cord or remote control.

Patio heaters are great at warming up a concentrated area by using infrared radiation rather than convection to warm up the space. They’re also easy to install – whether wall mounted or freestanding. Freestanding patio heaters also offer flexibility to move around to wherever you need them.

The main consideration with patio heaters is how far the heat will spread – as they’re suited for concentrated areas, larger areas will need multiple heaters to ensure even distribution of warmth. Also, patio heaters prioritise function over style – if you’re wanting something to complement your garden space, a fire pit may be better suited.

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