How Panel Heaters Differ From Electric Radiators?

When it comes to preparing your house for winter, the first thing you have to take care of is the central heating. When the time comes that you have to buy yours, you’re often confronted with a choice. It’s usually between the panel heater and the electric radiator. But which one should you choose? We are going to explain how panel heaters differ from electric radiators. And to dive deep in the underlying principles that make the panel heater work, we are featuring the Dimplex Low Wattage Panel Heater.

How Panel Heaters Work

The main thing that separates these two heating appliances is the way they provide heat. Panel heaters work by creating convection currents, it pushes warm air to the ceiling and draws the cool air down to the heater. The advantage of a panel heater is that it heats up the air quicker, which makes it ideal if you are only staying in the room for a short period of time. The drawback is that it needs to work harder to maintain the heat.

How Electric Radiators Work

While panel heaters provide heat by working directly with the surrounding air, electric radiators do it quite differently. Electric radiators would also work by heating up the air, but it needs to heat up its system first. Its system consists of metal pipes and thermodynamic fluids. This is the reason why the room stays warm even long after the electric radiator has been turned off. Most of the energy is being used by the electric radiator on startup. After the system is started, it doesn't have to use as much electricity, unlike panel heaters. The drawback on the electric radiator is that it takes a significant amount of time before it can provide heat.

Which One Is More Cost-effective?

It really depends on the manner that you use them. If you don’t stay in a room for long periods of time, and you always turn on and of the heating. The panel heater would represent your use case better, and it would be more cost-effective when used in that manner. If on the other hand, you intend on running the central heating all day, the electric radiator would definitely be more cost-effective.

Which One Should I Get?

Panel heaters are well-known for their sleek and compact design. This means you can almost immediately integrate it to your house without affecting your interior design too drastically. Panel heaters are going to be much cheaper to acquire upfront but can cost more to run long term. Panel heaters can be seen really like a quick home heating solution. If on the other hand, you want a more permanent, more solid solution. Electric radiators are the way to go, they are going to be cheaper to run in the long haul. It really boils down to how long you plan on running it and what are your heating requirements.

Featured Product Specifications

Dimplex Low Wattage Panel Heaters

• Available in 400 and 800-watt options.
• Equipped with a 24-hour timer.
• Slimline design.
• It could be wall mounted or freestanding.
• It comes with wall mounting brackets and feet.
• Overheat protection.
• Neon power switch.