Radiators come in all shapes and sizes and use different elements to heat a room. We’re here to help you find the perfect winter fit.
Radiator price
Most electric heaters that operate only in this function (and not as a dual air purifierfor example) are sold for less than $150, with many models on this list costing less than $100. Several smaller, popular budget models can even cost you less than $50. The size of the unit, additional features, number of settings, and heating element all contribute to the overall cost of a heater.
Radiator size
There are no standard sizes or shapes for electric heaters, and most heaters I researched did not specify the square footage to be covered, except to mention their ability to heat a “small to medium” space » or to specify room types such as bedroom or office. Radiators can be specified as tabletop, floor or bathroom models and many are also available as tall but narrow “tower” models, which may or may not oscillate, which have a smaller footprint and therefore a horizontal footprint smaller.
Types of radiators
Although this list only includes electric heaters (as opposed to water or oil heated models), there are several different mechanisms that electric heaters can use to create heated air.
Forced by fan: Forced fan heaters circulate air by drawing it into the unit and passing it over a heating element, usually metal coils, expelling the heated air through the unit’s exhaust vents.
Infrared: Infrared bulbs are those that convert electricity into radiant heat. This is the least common type among the heaters we’ve included here, but it’s no less effective.
Ceramic: Ceramic heaters use electricity to heat a ceramic plate inside the unit, which then emits radiant heat into the air, with or without the added use of a fan.
