Finding the Best Oil Filled Radiator

Finding the best oil filled  radiator  for your needs is an important decision to make if you decide that this kind of heater is for you. Firstly there are a few factors that make these heating appliances very attractive when compared to other space heaters. They are compact which makes them perfect for rooms with not much space available for a heating unit; they are economical which means that heating bills will not jump to extreme levels by warming the house; they are safe which means that for those with children and pets they can be used safely.

So if these features are attractive to you the next thing to consider is which type of oil filled  radiator  best fits your needs. For those of us who require a mobile heater there are many options. These compact portable  radiators  can either have wheels or feet. The models with wheels, of which there are plenty, are very easy to move from place to place. They can even be moved when they are still hot. Although we must remember to un-plug them from the power source first. Delonghi make a wide variety of mobile oil filled  radiators  of which their TRD0715T is a popular model.

Another kind of oil filled  radiator  heater is the wall mounted variety. Dimplex are at the forefront of this type of heater with their OFX range. These are premium oil filled  radiators  and look very similar to standard central heating  radiators  however rather than water being their conductive fluid, these heaters instead use oil.

This brings up another important point. Contrary to their name, these heaters are not powered by oil as you may assume. Rather the oil contained within the appliances is used to transmit heat rather than as a fuel source. The type of power that is used to operate them is actually electricity. The attached electrical cord is plugged directly into an electrical wall socket and the  radiator  can draw its power from there.

Mobile  radiators  and fixed position wall mounted heaters are two of the major types of oil filled  radiators . A wall mounted unit will most likely cost more to purchase than a mobile unit but will be better able to heat a larger room. However with the fixed position heaters it means you will be unable to take the heater with you around the room or to a different location within the house. The portable heating appliances are perfect if you want to wheel them to different areas of the house or bring them slightly closer for some extra warmth. These types of space heaters can be used as supplemental heating to support a central heating system however the wall mounted oil filled  radiators  are more likely to be used instead of central heating. So the current heating system installed in your house will have an impact upon which type of heating appliance will suit you best.

Then there is personal preference of course. You are your own best judge of which kind of  radiator  will be best for your house.