Shoppers are praising a portable radiator from B&Q as a cost-effective way to keep rooms warm this winter, with the Daewoo 11 Fin Oil Filled Portable Radiator reduced by 20% in the retailer's Black Friday sale. The 2500W heater, priced at £39.99 down from £49.99, is described by customers as 'great for fast heating' and costs between 26p and 66p per hour to run depending on the setting, according to energy calculator Sust-it.
Heating one room without the whole house
The radiator is designed to heat larger rooms and offers three power settings – 1,000W, 1,500W and 2,500W – giving households flexibility over how much heat they need. One of the main benefits is warming a single room rather than switching on central heating throughout the house.
With an 11-fin design, the heater is said to distribute warmth evenly while retaining heat more effectively than conventional electric heaters, according to the manufacturer. It also comes with an energy-saving thermostat and a straightforward dial for temperature control.
Shopper reviews and alternatives
B&Q customers have given the Daewoo radiator a 4.7-star rating. One shopper said: "I bought this for my daughter at university [as] the house she shares is quite cold. It warms her room up quickly and holds the heat after [it is] turned off." Another added: "Worth every penny. Bought two of these and they are fantastic, only using one side and the rooms are warm enough."
Some reviews were less positive, with one four-star review noting: "Smaller than it looks [and] tricky fitting the wheels on. It gets hot but won't heat any decent-sized room." The radiator features four castor wheels, a carry handle, built-in cord storage, and a safety tip-over switch that automatically turns the heater off if it falls over.
For those seeking alternatives, the SmartAir Boost Radiator Fan is reduced from £49.99 to £44.99 at Yimbly, while Amazon offers 15% off Dreo's 1,500W Electric Heater at £42.49 (was £49.99), hailed as the retailer's 'number-one top rated' model.
