There are lots of different heaters out there but the main types are convection heaters and fan heaters. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

The LCD display is easy to navigate and also features a timer feature that will allow you to have it running for 12 hours, if you need it of course.The motorized swing and oscillating base helps to heat up the room more evenly for a cleaner air outflow and a better atmosphere. Programmable timer Useful for setting a heater to turn on just before you get home or wake up, so there's no waiting around for the heater to warm up. Being able to access a 20l stove by opening the heater’s front door was a novelty at first, but when used to slow cook some jacket potatoes instead of turning on our main oven, the verdict was they tasted better than ever. Even on the highest setting, it only reaches 34dB, thanks to a winglet fan design that reduces turbulence and noise.

We loved how it warmed up our legs from under the table as if we were snuggled up under several blankets. They're not nearly as effective as a dedicated air conditioner, but a light breeze of cold air is better than nothing.According to Black+Decker, it costs around 68p per hour to run, which is a lot cheaper than central heating. Air is drawn in at the base of the machine and amplified to create long-range heat projection for warmth and high-velocity air to cool you down. We wouldn’t recommend sitting close to it, as it’s quite noisy, but the sound doesn’t carry, so you won’t notice it as much if you place it on the opposite side of the room. When used in the bedroom, we appreciated the heater’s oscillation, which meant it shot out heat in all angles. With temperatures across the UK dipping below zero, you may be looking for ways to keep warm that don’t involve costly central heating.