Five of the best electric radiators

1. VonHaus 2000W closed fin oil-filled radiator

This large 2kW radiator provides steady warmth with a chimney effect and works well for a medium-sized room. At 12.8kg it is heavy, but it has carry handles. To keep costs down, use the built-in thermostat and timer.

£230; vonhaus.com

2. Princess smart glass panel heater 1500W

Once set up, this app-controlled heater is easy to use with an adjustable thermostat, a high/low power switch and a timer. It can be wall-mounted and is light enough (6kg) to move.

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£100; amazon.co.uk

3. Duronic Slimline HV220 heater

This 1.8kW radiant convection heater warms up fast and radiates heat sideways as well as upwards. It’s light (4.5kg), and once hot can be set to a lower output (0.9kW) to save on electricity.

£85; amazon.co.uk

4. DeLonghi tower ceramic fan heater 2kW

Fan heaters use more energy than convection heaters, but this ceramic model can warm a large area quickly. At 1.3kg, it’s light, portable and quiet.

£90; delonghi.com

5. Russell Hobbs 500W Ceramic Plug Heater

This tiny heater, which plugs directly into a socket, is perfect for a small bedroom. It has a night light, an LED display and a programmable timer.

£33; mda.russellhobbs.com