Oil Filled Radiators

How Do Oil Filled Electric Radiators Work?

They heat up thermal fluid, or oil, which then transfers the heat into the room to warm the surrounding air. It takes a little longer to heat up oil than it does to heat wire elements, but oil filled electric radiators are excellent at retaining heat. As the heat is retained for longer, less energy will be needed to heat up your room over a longer period. Once you have switched off your radiator, the product will still release warm air into the room as they are designed to cool slowly.

The past few years have seen rapid advancements in technology, which has resulted in a massive increase in the number of products that have smart capability as well as an improvement in their overall quality. People aren't always clear about the distinction between smart and Wi-Fi, which results in a lot of confusion between the two. Your device must be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network in order for it to be considered Wi-Fi compatible. This could be to allow for downloads to update the firmware, or it could be to allow you to control it via an app installed on a device of some kind. Either way, it could be for either of these reasons. To be considered a "smart product," on the other hand, does not necessarily need to be connected to the internet. A product that is intelligent, has the ability to learn on its own, and is able to pick up on human tendencies, interpret the information, and then write new rules based on human behaviour is called a smart product. This characteristic of smart heating typically manifests itself when the heater begins to learn when you require heat and how much heat you require. In addition to this, it is able to determine when a window or door has been opened and adjust the temperature accordingly, thereby preventing the waste of both energy and money.

Our Range

At Heater Shop we offer a wide variety for you to choose from. Choose from several styles and colours to match to your existing décor. From small oil filled radiators to smart oil filled radiators, there is a huge variety of options to choose from. We stock over 30 different colours, 10 finishes and a range of sizes. If you need advice on how to choose the right one for your home or office, call us now on 01473 276686.

Best For Price

With over 13 ranges to choose from, each holding up to seven different size oil filled heater, to make this fair we judged using a comparable size in each range. Ultimately it comes down to best value for money and there is a clear winner. The Harmoni Lugo range. Not only are they the lowest priced oil radiator heater £/W, but they are also packed full of features. 24/7 programming with a highly accurate thermostat allows for precise control. This helps to reduce energy wastage. Combine that with it’s energy saving functions such as Eco Mode, less energy usage is sure to convert into less pounds spent.

Best For Style

Without a doubt it’s the Rointe DesignLine Special Finish. Want a white marble model to match your kitchen tabletops? Or how about the Maldives Black Copper? If it’s style you’re after, then this range will not disappoint you. Choose a different style for each room or use the same style across the home. It doesn’t matter. With this range you can get away with anything.

Best For Functionality

This is where it all starts to get harder. Every product in this range is full of features and functionality. This includes features such as remote controls, child locks, safety cut out, anti frost, 24-hour timers, and castor wheel just to name a few. That’s why we chose them. To ensure that you get the very best oil heater on the market. However, if we must choose one, it would be the Rointe D Series. Having been around for a while, they are firmly cemented as one of the best products on the market. However, being one of the first to offer smart control, their app is one of the forefathers in the industry. Because of this, it’s amazing. You can fully control your heating. No matter what part of the world you are in. You can see how much your heating is costing you in real time. And to top it all off, they offer up to 20-year warranties.

Best Overall

To combine price, value for money, style and functionality in this category should be extremely hard, but it’s not. Simply put, the Harmoni Lugo+ range does it all. With a 10-year warranty to kick it all off, followed bi wifi control. This is topped up by the fact you can plug it directly into the plug socket. This means no expensive electricians are required. If you are looking for a great all-rounder, this is the one to watch.

Portable Oil Filled Radiators

Out portable models are easy to move and feature carry handles. They are great for small sized rooms and can be set to your desired temperature. They offer various safety features including overheat protection and distribute heat evenly. With various power settings a fin oil filled radiator is a great portable heater option.

Energy Efficiency

Oil filled radiator with timers are efficient for many reasons. One of these is because of the improved heat retention that oil gives. Wall mounted oil filled radiators are more efficient for the following reasons:

• Advanced programming - Allows you to adjust the heat setting and create heating schedules for every room in your home. This means that the rooms you use most often, can be heated for longer. The rooms can also be heated at higher temperatures than rooms that you don't use as often.
• Precise thermostats which reduces overheating in the home - Because the adjustable thermostats are so precise, your rooms do not get overheated. This means that energy is not wasted. Thermostats are on each radiator and not the house as a whole, so even less energy is wasted.
• Heat retention properties of oil are better - Heat is output for a longer rate with oil. They also produce heat after the product has stopped using electricity

Overall, they are a good choice for long term heating. Running costs are low, proving to be a cost effective choice. Suitable for large spaces and small, these are a perfect example of energy efficient electric radiators.

Are They Easy To Install?

Yes they are easy to install. Many of our products come with installation guides and wall templates. This allows for easy DIY installation. However, we would always advise that you use a qualified electrician if you are uncomfortable with DIY or if you are planning to hardwire the unit. Most portable oil filled radiators will come with a plug supplied so will simply need to be plugged into a wall.

Why Use Us?

At Heater Shop, our priority is our customers. Every single product we stock has been sourced based on our customer’s needs. All products are quality checked to ensure standards are being adhered to. We offer a huge range of products in all shapes, sizes, materials, styles, and colours for you to choose from.

Each product comes with a minimum of 1 year warranty, but most of our products will carry, a five, 10, 20 or even 25-year warranty. We offer free next day delivery, no matter how much or how little you spend, and we also offer a 14-day return policy. If you change your mind, simply return your product in its original condition. Moreover, we offer price match promise so we guarantee that if you do find one of our products cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price.

If you’d like to find out more about our oil filled heaters, or would like to enquire about stock, you can call one of the team on 01473 276686 who will be on hand to help with your query. Alternatively, to view our full range of products, vist our electric radiators section.

Delivery Times

Most of our products are kept in stock, in our warehouse in Ipswich. This means we can offer free next day delivery to our customers. Each range and individual product, state their estimated delivery time during checkout. We deliver to most UK locations with free, next day delivery as standard. To discuss delivery details, call us on 01473 276686.