Electric room heater becomes a necessity in winters. One can not waste valuable time shivering or covered in blankets though even blankets fail when it comes to freezing cold breezes.
Advancement in technology has given us so many options to overcome problems like this !!!. But an option best for one person may not be the best for the other.
That is why I have sorted the room heaters into four main categories from which you can choose the one best suited to your lifestyle and according to their capacity to heat the room and the time it takes to cool down after the power cut.
Search For These
When choosing a room heater one should always look for answers to some of the following questions:
1. The area the heater is capable of heating.
2. Time is taken by the heater to heat a particular area.
3. Does it create suffocation when in a closed room?.
4. How many power settings are provided.
5. Is it Portable or not?.
These five are the most important criteria to keep in mind when looking for the best and I have covered all these questions so that the best is not only best for one person but for many..!
Also, I have been doing research for buying room heater for me but all internet buying guides got me confused with fancy words like Halogen heater, Oil-filled heater, and others.
I have understood each type of room heater individually and have explained each in simple words. Let’s get started.
Table of Contents
Types of Room heaters
Room heaters can be categorized into 4 types
- Heat convectors – (Blower room heaters)
- Halogen heaters – (infrared heaters, Quartz heaters)
- Fan heaters – (Ceramic heater)
- Simple rod heater – (Radiant heaters)
Heat Convectors
What they are? In simple words, heat convectors are heaters without fans.
Common Features
They use natural processes to move the heated air back into the conditioned space (that is your room). In addition, the heat convector is quieter than a fan heater.
Without the use of a fan to blow air, they are able to minimize the circulation of dust and pollen, making for a better work environment.
Best suited for
Convectors are ideal for use in areas with large spans of windows such as offices, schools, and hotel lobbies.
They are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and configurations and some brands add an extra feature for your relevancy.
Let’s take a look at some of the best room heater convectors available in the Indian market. For my reader’s relevance and ease, I have sorted covectors on the basis of brands and prices.
Usha HC 812 T 2000-Watt Heat Convector (Black)
- Room size: Heat up to 120sq.ft.
- Thermostat control and a twin-blade fan
- Warranty: 1 year
Usha 423 N Heat Convector (Black)
- Room Size: Up to 150 sq ft
- Two fan speed
- Three heating settings – 665/ 1330/2000 watts
- Warranty: 1 year
Bajaj Majesty RX 7 2000-Watt Heat Convector Room Heater (Black)
- Meant for spot heating heat up to 250sq.ft.
- Adjustable height and portable
- Has three heat settings – 600w,1200w, 2000w
- Warranty: 2 year
Bajaj Blow Hot 2000-Watt Room Heater (Cream)
- Meant for spot heating heat up to 250sq.ft.
- Has two heat settings – 1000w and 2000w
- Warranty: 2 year
- Auto thermal cut-off feature and Neon indicators provided
Singer HC30T 2000-Watt Heat Convector (White)
- Automatically cut in and cut out to maintain a constant temperature.
- Stops working when the temperature gets too high
- Two heat settings – 1000w and 2000w
- Warranty: 1 year
Inalsa Cosy Pro Lx 2000-Watt Room Heater (Grey/Black)
- Power: 2000 watts; Operating Voltage: 220-240 volts
- Overheat protection
- Warranty: 1 year
- Handle for easy carrying
Inalsa Blaze 2000-Watt Room Heater (Ivory)
- High-Velocity Blower
- No heat setting only fan speed option available
- Overheat protection: automatically cut-in and a cut-out to maintain a constant temperature
- Warranty: 1 year
Fan Heaters
What they are? Fan heaters are fully dependent and operate on electricity only. They have a built-in fan heater.
Best suited for
- Those who have small kids.
- People who looking for room heaters for large rooms.
- Ideally perfect for any type of room depending from product to product.
Orpat OEH-1220 2000-Watt Fan Heater (White)
- For spot heating, 250 sq ft heating capacity
- Ideal for a small/medium room only, up to 250 sq. ft.
- Plastic body, Amazon’s choice, and Bestseller
- Warranty: 1 year
Orpat OEH-1260 2000-Watt Fan Heater (Grey)
- For spot heating, 250 sq ft heating capacity
- Two heat settings – 1000 watts and 2000 watts
- Warranty: 2 year
Havells OFR – 13Fin 2900-Watt PTC Fan Heater (Black)
- Oil-filled, 13 fins
- 3 heat setting 1000w/1500w2500w/ with additional 400 watts (heater + fan)
- Child-friendly and overheat protection
Morphy Richards OFR 9F – 9 Fin, 2400-Watt Oil Filled Radiator With PTC Fan Heater (Grey)
- Oil Filled, 9 fins
- 3 heat setting 400w/ 2000w/2400w
- Warranty: 2 year
Halogen Heaters
What are they? As the name suggests, halogen heaters consist of halogen rods.
Common Features
Halogen rods consume less electricity than fan heaters.
They are more costly than a normal electric rod room heater.
Halogen is not child safe and won’t work in large rooms.
Best Suited When
- Looking for an energy-efficient room heater
- Needed room heater for small/ medium room
Note: Quartz heaters are more convenient.
Eveready QH800 800-Watt Room Heater (Black)
- Quartz tubes for direct heating
- 2 heat settings
- Warranty: 1 year
Glen 7016 Halogen Room Heater 1200 watt
- 3 heat settings 400w / 800w /1200w
- 3 powerful halogen heaters
- Child Safety Mesh
- Warranty: 1 year
Orpat OQH-1280 800 Watt Quartz Heater
- Spot heating up to 150 sq. ft.
- Safety mesh grill and noiseless operation
- Modern design
- Warranty: 2 year
Bajaj RHX-2 800-Watt Room Heater
- 2 heat setting 400w / 800w
- Thermal fuse
- Warranty: 2 year
Simple Rod Heaters For Indian Homes
What are they? Affordable and cheap room heaters are found commonly in Indian homes.
Common Features
They have a nickel-chrome plated mesh grid
Reflectors can be of chrome or stainless steel
Works minimum for 2 seasons can be extended with repairs
Orpat ORH-1410 1000 Watt Radiant Heater
- Spot heating up to 150 sq. ft.
- Warranty: 2 year
Bajaj Delux 2000-Watt Room Heater (Cream)
- 2 heat settings – 1000 Watts and 2000 Watts
- Adjustable thermostat
- Warranty: 2 year
Bajaj Flashy 1000-Watt Room Heater (Blue)
- Stainless Steel Reflector
- Cord Length:1.5 meters ,Cord Type:Cotton Braided
- Warranty: 2 year
XODI Laurels & Gold Star BOBBY ROOM HEATER
- Power: 2000w ISI approved
- Part of the Make in India project
Best Room Heater Brands
Wrap Up
I would like to state that every heater mentioned here is chosen based on reliable customer experience.
In all, the choice is yours to make.