The Best Electric Home Heaters in the UK (2026)

Ideal Home tested it for two weeks in a bedroom and home office and found it quiet and quick to heat up

Ideal Home called it one of its favourite heaters it has ever tested

Ideal Home felt the design isn't as stylish as retro-style rivals — worth knowing if it sits on show

Not built for larger rooms; Morphy Richards' 2,000 watt tower is the better fit there

It averages 4.4 stars across more than 500 owner ratings, and buyers describe it as very quiet

One owner said the thermostat holds within a couple of degrees

We couldn't find independent tests, so the evidence comes from owners

Like all fan heaters, the warmth stops the moment it switches off

Ideal Home named it their best electric heater overall, and Trusted Reviews called it surprisingly effective for its size

One owner said it was practically silent compared with their old heater's hum

It doesn't oscillate, so heat goes one way only

Ideal Home found the remote's receiver not very sensitive, and Trusted Reviews felt the controls could be better

Which? tested it, noting two power settings, oscillation, a digital display, timer and remote

Buyers praise how quickly it brings a cold room up to temperature

The 1.1 metre cable Which? lists is short — plan for a nearby socket

At least one UK retailer lists it as discontinued, so stock may run down this winter

Ideal Home named it the best electric heater for large rooms, praising its multidirectional heat and app control

It is Quiet Mark certified, T3 noted

Ideal Home found it isn't the quietest it tested, and retailers list it at 46 decibels — louder than bedroom-quiet

There's no built-in timer, so it won't switch on before you get home without the app

TechRadar called it an impressively smart little fan heater with the bladeless design expected from Dyson

Dyson describes it as its quietest, most powerful heater and cooling fan yet

TechRadar found a couple of drawbacks alongside its strengths, so it isn't flawless for the money

It replaces the AM09, so older AM09 reviews don't apply to this model

Early owners rate it close to 5 stars, though from few reviews so far

It comes from a trusted British heating brand

It's a new model with limited reviews and no independent tests yet

The manual version has no timer, so it won't switch itself on before you get home

TechAdvisor named the 1,500 watt version best for semi-permanent use, praising its silent running

Trusted Reviews gave it 4 out of 5, finding it kept an office warm all day, and owners say it connects easily to Wi-Fi and Alexa

Those tests were on smaller models, and one owner found the scheduling too basic

A few owners reported faults, including one whose glass panel shattered — register the warranty

Dimplex is one of the UK's longest-established heating brands, and the Eco Edge is a new addition to its oil-free range

Oil-free design means no risk of oil leaks over the radiator's life

It's a new model, so we couldn't find independent tests or many owner reviews yet

Without oil, it won't hold heat after switch-off as long as a true oil-filled radiator

Owners describe it as sleek, easy to set up, and fast-heating while running silently

One owner praised the flat surfaces as really easy to clean all round

We couldn't find independent expert tests, so the evidence comes from owners

Like all oil radiators, it's heavy — best kept in one room

Mumsnet rated the Dragon 4 the top electric heater in its testing

Owners praise how quietly it runs through the night

At around 15 kilograms it's heavy to move, despite the castors

One owner found the timer fiddly, and it's slow to warm up — not for a quick blast before a shower