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What saves more energy: convection heater or oil-filled radiator?
I need to heat a room in which there is no central heating. My options are: a convection heater or an oil-filled radiator. Fan heaters I’ve ruled out, because they waste too much energy without heating a room properly.
I’d like to find out which type of heater is better at saving energy and heating up a room effectively, i.e. the room doesn’t go cold as soon as the heater is switched off.
I’ve tried various ‘green’ forums, but haven’t found a reliable answer. Thanks for any advice on this.
You are looking at this through the wrong end of a telescope. The wattage of any heater defines it’s heat output. Whether it be fan, convector, radiant, same watts means they are equal in output and efficiency. You pays your money and takes your choice, as they say.
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