The Devola 1500W Portable Ceramic Heater costs as little as 24p-an-hour to run on its lowest 900W setting, according to the Sust-it energy calculator, and has helped one work-from-home reviewer avoid switching on the central heating. The higher 1500W setting would cost 39p-an-hour.
Dayna Farrington, who works from home four days a week, tested the heater in her home office after resisting the urge to turn on the heating as temperatures drop. She described the £49.99 device as powerful enough to warm the room without needing the central heating on.
Design and Features
The heater has two heat settings, three temperature settings (18°C, 23°C or 28°C) and a fan-only mode. It stands 28cm tall, making it easy to fit under a desk, and features a carry handle for moving between rooms. The reviewer chose the white and silver option, though it is also available in black, white, or black and silver.
Safety features include tip-over protection, which cuts the power instantly if the heater is knocked over. The reviewer noted the control panel is easy to use, though she found the shut-off mechanism confusing at first, as the device operates on a timed control and switches off after a few seconds rather than immediately.
Performance and Running Costs
In testing, the heater warmed the office quickly, with the 60-degree oscillation option helping to heat the surrounding area. The reviewer also used it to warm her bedroom and en-suite before an early morning shower. She described the heater as extremely quiet, in contrast to her old fan heater.
The reviewer noted one missing feature: a timer setting. She said it would have been useful to set the heater for 10 to 15 minutes before starting work. The two-speed fan function has not yet been tested, with the reviewer planning to try it in the spring.
Shopper Feedback and Alternatives
The heater has received positive reviews on Devola's website and Amazon. One customer wrote: "I've only used it for a day and I love it. It's very quiet when in use and does the job of heating my home office without me having to put the 'big heating' on." Another said: "Excellent little heater for our summer house in the winter, heated up immediately and does not consume much power."
One negative review noted: "Not quiet. Warms quickly. The settings are difficult to understand and work with." Alternatives include the DREO Atom 416 Fan Heater at Currys for £49.99, which has three heat settings and a 12-hour timer, and the HOMCOM Ceramic Electric Heater at Yimbly for £25.99, which the retailer says can "end the chill in three seconds."
