March 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Miles

Plug-in heaters were once thought of as inefficient and hugely expensive to run. This is no longer the case with many panel heaters being extremely energy efficient as well as having a range of features that minimise waste even further. 

They are, therefore, not just a viable option for supplementing your home’s central heating but even an attractive alternative to it. They especially make sense when adding living space to your homes – such as a loft conversion, extension, or conservatory, as it makes much more sense to simply buy a panel heater rather than have to add radiators to the central heating system.

So, which heater should you buy? That’s not an easy answer as there are so many fantastic heaters to choose from. Here are a few examples from our range – all Lot 20 compliant of course – that have their own distinct benefits and features.

Dimplex Saletto Digital Panel Heater

Great for: Adapting to your movements

This super-efficient and stylish heater from a well-known brand, Dimplex, offers high precision with a digital thermostat that’s accurate to within 0.2 degrees, meaning your room will never go above your desired temperature. The most interesting feature of this heater is its adaptive start function. This means that it has the ability to learn your schedule and use that data to programme itself according to your movements. For example, if you get home around 5.30 pm every day, the heater learns this and will programme itself to come on at 5.25 pm so it’s warm when you return but without wasting power by being on for too long when the house is empty. You can, of course, override this should your schedule change.

The Dimplex Saletto Digital Panel Heater is priced from £275.94. 

Dimplex LPP500E Saletto Wall Mounted Digital Panel Heater 500W

Price: £275.94

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MYLEK Ultra Slim Electric Panel Heater with 24/7 Timer

Great for: Lovers of minimal chic.

Have you ever seen a more understated, minimalist heater than this one? This MYLEK heater’s lines are completely uninterrupted with even the controls hidden under a concealed flap on the top profile. Don’t worry though, there’s no compromise of substance for style as it has an ultra-accurate thermostat, a 24/7 timer, and open window detection. It even comes in a choice of sizes ranging from 500W to 2KW, so there’s bound to be one perfect for whichever room you want to place it in.

The MYLEK Ultra Slim Electric Panel Heater with 24/7 Timer is priced at £65.99

Prem-I-Air Electric Panel Heater with 7 Day-Timer

Great for: Lovers of quirky character.

If you are of the opinion that every item you have in your home, regardless of how functional it is, is an opportunity to express a bit of character, then this is the heater for you. Unlike most other heaters, this Prem-I-Air model rejects minimal sparsity and instead has a futuristic feel with the lozenge-shaped vents featured at the top of the front elevation and not a right angle to be seen anywhere. Just as with the previous example, there’s no trade-off of functionality as this also has open window detection, a 24/7 timer, a user-friendly LCD touch panel, and is bathroom-safe.

The Prem-I-Air Electric Panel Heater with 7 Day Timer is priced from £79.99

MYLEK WIFI App Controlled Electric Panel Heater 600w

Price: £100.00

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MYLEK Smart WiFi App Controlled Electric Panel Heater

Great for: Control freaks.

We mean that in the nicest possible way of course because this heater can be managed with a smartphone app from anywhere. This means you have total control over the panel, easily adjusting it according to your daily routines. Used properly it means it’s only ever on when you need it, reducing wastage to an absolute minimum while also making sure you never come home to a cold house. It has a fantastic slimline design, an ultra-efficient aluminium heating element, IP24 rated and has all the regular features you would expect.

The MYLEK Smart WiFi App Controlled Electric Panel Heater is priced from £113.94.

MYLEK Infrared Electric Bathroom Towel Rail Heater

Great for: Those who lack patience.

This modern-looking towel rail uses infrared heat, also known as radiant heat. In simple terms, this means that it heats objects in the room rather than air. It’s also instant so you don’t need to know what time you’re going to get in the shower every day, simply turn the heater on when you enter the bathroom and the room, and your towel will be toasty in no time. It also allows your towels to dry quickly, which helps prevent bacteria from forming. Being a towel rail, it’s IP24 splash-proof rated.

The MYLEK Infrared Electric Bathroom Towel Rail Heater is priced from £119.99.

MYLEK Infrared Electric Towel Rail Heater 500W

Price: £139.99

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