The terminology electric radiator can sometimes be mislabeled over inferior and uneconomical electric heaters such as the prominent panel heater. They usually have distinctive dissimilar aesthetics to what you would associate from a traditional radiator i.e. there are no vertical contours. While the attractive cheap selling price may lure you in the running costs of these are typically huge, so keep a sharp eye to avoid these.

Energy efficiency 

Essentially this is what makes a state of the art electric radiator a money saving eco warrior. While no one intends to purchase an uneconomical radiator some users do unintentionally make the pitfall. At a first glance it is not that straightforward to recognise how efficient an electric heater will perform, since each heater may posses different technologies which will dictate energy consumption. Products such as convection heaters, panel heaters or fan heaters are less efficient in comparison to radiators as the amount of electricity consumed will not be entirely utilised for heat. Instead a proportion of electricity will be squandered through power components within the heater for example fans or motors. Cheap heaters are ok for a short term and off the cuff fix however if you wish to use electric heating daily then you would be much better off with an economy electric radiator since the running costs are usually a fraction cheaper compared to inefficient heaters.

Size and weight

While no one wants to purchase a bulky piece of technology you should keep an eye out for electric radiators with a slim depth of around 7cm. While it is possible to purchase slightly slimmer radiators they will of course retain less heat and require a greater consumption of electricity. Weight should also be evaluated especially if you intent on wall mounting to a stud wall or loft conversion. Fluid filled electric radiators are often quite heavy since they contain fluid for this reason it wouldn’t more challenging to mount of this wall surface

Programming & timers

You should look to take advantage from in depth digital time and temperature programming. Setting up a custom heating schedule is incredibly beneficial since you can taper your heating times and temperatures around your use of specific rooms etc. For regular use why burden yourself with the responsibility of remembering to turn radiators on or off. By programming you can pre heat rooms before you use them and switch off when not needed. Forgetting to turn radiators off can often prove costly. Programming doesn’t just provide a function of turning your electric radiator on and off at times that suit you, but also the ability to set specific temperatures by the hour daily.

Initial boot up times

The time it takes for a radiator to heat a room can be important for some consumers. In general fluid filled electric radiators take a considerable amount of time to heat a room. If you want to turn the temperature down of course you have another dilemma of waiting a considerable time for the temperature to drop.

If you’re looking for an equal balance in quick heating and lasting heat then the SlimPro is an excellent choice. This electric radiator is fitted with dry thermal heating elements which have the capacity to heat a room within minutes. Unalike other radiators the SlimPro offers an almost identical heat quality to that of a traditional gas system using a powerful combination of radiated and convected heat.

Remote control

These are quite handy if you would like to adjust your heating without having to walk over to the heater to reach the main controls. This is especially beneficially if you have reduced movement or common back related issues. Each SlimPro radiator comes pre packed with a FREE remote control, perfect for quick heating adjustments from the comfort of your seated position. Some radiators charge an unreasonable high premium for remote control so be mindful when shopping around.

Digital display

Very basic radiators may have a simple turn dial which you may be familiar wit from a gas boiler. They usually comprise of a unattractive coloured gradients often red to blue which indicate temperature. As you may of guessed they are not exactly precise either, instead you should look for a digital LCD or LED display which will be able to equip you with a visual up to minute temperature readings.