The Purus WiFi Smart Electric Radiator Panel Heater has been reduced to £107.99 at Yimbly, following Ofgem's announcement that the energy price cap will rise by 4%. The price cut comes as more than four million UK households on standard tariffs see their annual bills increase to £1,723 on average for direct debit payers, adding around £5 a month or £60 over the year.
The heater, which can be wall-mounted or used freestanding, features WiFi controls for targeted heating. It is currently listed at £119.99 on Yimbly, the online marketplace owned by Reach plc, with shoppers able to save an extra 10% using code AUTUMN10 at checkout.
Features and control options
The smart electric panel heater includes a built-in timer and adjustable thermostat for more flexible heating. It works with Alexa and Google Home, allowing users to adjust the temperature, set schedules and manage their heating from a phone or compatible smart-home device. The thermostat ranges from 5C to 35C, and there is an Eco mode plus automatic open-window detection, which can switch the heater off if it detects a sudden temperature drop of 5 °C or more. The thermostat is designed to maintain room temperature within 0.5 °C.
The slim white panel comes in wattages from 600W to 2,000W, depending on room size. The 1,800W version is designed for rooms up to around 20 square metres, though performance can vary with insulation and room size. It is rated IP24 for splash protection, suitable for bathroom installation when fitted by a qualified electrician, and includes built-in overheat protection.
Alternatives and customer feedback
Other options include the Adax Neo WIFI Electric Panel Heater at £124.20 from B&Q, which has a 4.8 out of five-star rating on the B&Q website and offers WiFi, manual control or voice control. At Argos, the Princess 0.35kW Smart Infrared Panel Heater is available for £130 and features a portable design.
One Amazon shopper gave the Purus heater a five-star review, saying: "Very pleased with this. We use it to heat a large room with a double bed, wardrobes, and a large window with French doors. It soon gets to a good temperature and then the thermostat kicks in and turns it off. It looks good and sits against the wall on brackets supplied. We have turned it off after it get to the temperature we want so I don't know if once the room cools the thermostat turns it on again, I would think it does. Overall and looking at alternatives we are please with the look, functionality, heat output and cost."
Another reviewer added: "Very efficient heater, heating up small areas quit quickly. Found app to be very useful and integrated temperature sensor helpful too." A three-star review noted: "Not sure on cost efficiency just yet, need more data on that, but happy enough so far." Another customer said: "Easy to buy. Easy to fit and excellent quality. Gives off very good heat and is easy to programme."
The 10% discount at Yimbly with code AUTUMN10 is valid until November 30.
