{"id":180,"date":"2025-12-12T10:37:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lyco.co.uk\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:59:25","slug":"buying-guide-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lyco.co.uk\/blog\/buying-guide-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Guide &#8211; Heaters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Posted on 10 October 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Author: Andrew Evangelidis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Last updated on 29 July 2021<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyco.co.uk\/15025-heaters\">heaters<\/a>\u00a0available, each with their own set of advantages, disadvantages and uses for certain situations. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need a low constant background heat? \u2013 a panel heater may be what you need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to warm an infrequently occupied room? \u2013 a wall-mounted fan heater may offer the best solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each situation offers a unique heating challenge. In these days of ever rising heating costs, no one wants to waste energy and pay needless heating bills. Efficiency is definitely the watchword here and with that in mind we have put together a simple heater guide. It explains the different heater types and helps you select the best one for your overall heating requirement \u2013 saving you money, whilst keeping you warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convection Heating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Convection heating works by passing the air over an element to warm it up and then circulating it back into the room. There are two types of electric heaters that utilize convection heating technology: convector heaters and panel heaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convector Heaters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Convector heaters\u00a0are a good choice for medium-sized rooms where an even temperature needs to be maintained. They provide heat fast, are very quiet and are light and easy to manoeuvre. There are free standing or wall mounted versions available, whilst many do both. Free standing convector heaters are great for using in temporary buildings and workspaces and when buildings are being refurbished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel Heaters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Panel heaters\u00a0are designed for smaller rooms requiring constant low-level background heat. Benefits include their slim, space-saving design and low running costs. Their unobtrusive size makes them particularly useful in bars, restaurants, clubs and hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our models of convector and panel heaters include a thermostat to control the temperature, as well as overheat protection which automatically turns the heater off if the warm air grill gets blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil-Free and Oil-Filled Radiators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Radiators are somewhat misnamed, most of the heat that comes from them is actually by convection. Radiators heat the air that flows past them. As the air warms it rises away from the radiator and the colder air falls. This causes the air to begin to circulate around the room and the colder air is warmed as it passes the radiator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil-Filled radiator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil-filled radiators\u00a0have a large surface area, making them a great choice for heating larger sized rooms. Once the oil has been warmed up, electricity consumption stops and the oil retains heat for a long time. They are a reliable and economical source of heat and as there is no fan they are virtually silent, create no dust and don\u2019t dry out the air. There are even mini, more energy efficient oil heaters available for smaller rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil-Free radiator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil-free radiators use a unique oil-free, environmentally friendly heating technology to heat a room quicker and more efficiently than traditional oil-filled radiators. They have the same attributes as oil-filled radiators but are more heat effective, faster to warm up and tend to be lighter and easier to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Heater Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infra-Red heater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Infra-red heaters\u00a0produce instant and directional hot air, providing fast heat. They are a safe and practical way to heat kitchens, bathrooms and work areas \u2013 anywhere were localized heating is required in fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fan heater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fan heaters\u00a0are a great portable heating solution for workshops, garages, warehouses and office environments. They provide fast, directional heat and can be brought out when necessary and easily and safely stored for the rest of the time. Wall-mounted fan heaters are recommended for meeting halls and conference rooms, where heating is only required for relatively short periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bathroom wall heater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bathroom wall heaters have a compact, space-saving design, are quick and easy to install and provide fast warm-up with good air circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heated air curtain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heated air curtains\u00a0are the efficient way to keep heat inside and the cold out. They are ideal for doorways of shops, hotels, and offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Lyco, we stock a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyco.co.uk\/15025-heaters\">full range of heaters<\/a>\u00a0to suit most requirements and are always at the end of the phone to answer any queries you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more buying guides, advice or inspiration go to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lyco.co.uk\/blog\/\">Lighting Advice section<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted on 10 October 2013 Author: Andrew Evangelidis Last updated on 29 July 2021 There are various types of\u00a0heaters\u00a0available, each with their own set of advantages, disadvantages and uses for certain situations. For instance: Each situation offers a unique heating challenge. 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