Dunelm is offering the Russell Hobbs Black Portable Ceramic Heater for £28, a device that can cost as little as 33p an hour to run. With temperatures dropping and energy bills rising, the heater provides an affordable way to stay warm without relying solely on central heating.
The 1500W heater is designed to warm rooms up to 15m² and includes overheating switch-off protection for safety. It features a Ceramic PTC heating element and two heat settings for flexibility during colder months.
Shopper reviews and alternatives
Shoppers have awarded the heater 4.5 stars, with one customer writing: "Looks good and very portable. Heated my living room quickly. Useful backup when waiting for central heating to come on." Another added: "A brilliant little heater. Very warm and efficient, heats a small room quickly. Economical and better than expectations. Would buy again."
A third reviewer said: "Easy to use. Very efficient. Good quality and reasonable cost to run." A fourth noted: "Bought this for a small home office without any form of heating. It heats the space quickly and adequately and as far as I can assess does not cost a fortune to run. It is also small and portable enough to use wherever needed so I’m very happy with my purchase."
A fifth customer commented: "Size does not matter with this amazing little ceramic heater. It quickly warms up a room and with two settings, keeps the temperature consistent. From 33p an hour to run, you can't do better than that, an excellent buy." A sixth said: "Works really well. I needed it for my son who would tend to be awake when everyone else is asleep. Keep him warm but not with the central heating on. It’s great. Heats up his room in a few minutes and costs very little to run. We’re both happy."
Other options and criticisms
For those seeking alternatives, the Warmlite Thermo Fan Heater is available on Amazon for £14.99, offering two heat settings and overheating protection. The Dimplex HeatLite Smart Convector Heater is priced at £75 and includes a companion app for control, heating rooms up to 20m².
However, not all feedback was positive. One customer wrote: "Heat output is very good given the fact that its quite compact however would never 'dream' of having this in bedroom as rather noisy." Another reported: "This heater started off good, warmed up the room. Only used a few nights a week for a hour or so and in less than a month it stopped working. Had to email dunelm and ask for a refund."
