Under Rs 3,000: How to pick the best room heater to beat winter chills

Compared to these simple room heaters, oil-filled heaters neither burn oxygen nor can help save power since they consume considerably less energy, but are slow to heat up and are more expensive than their fan-based counterparts. Another advantage oil-filled room heaters have over fan-powered room heaters is that they provide long-lasting warmth. If you are still confused about what type of room heater to go with, here’s a table that might help you make the decision.

Apart from the fan-powered and oil-filled heaters, you can also go with convector, halogen, ceramic and quartz-based room heaters. Ceramic heaters may not be as effective as oil-filled ones, but they usually last longer than other types. While some of these may take a while to warm up, they are usually quiet because they don’t have fans. If you want a long-lasting heating effect, we suggest some more spending a bit more and going with an oil-filled room heater instead.

Room size matters: Here’s how to select the ideal room heater

A big factor when buying a new room heater is the size of the room you want to use it in. If you want to heat a small space like the bathroom or a small 100 sq ft room, a 1000W heater may be enough for your needs. However, it may also work if you have a slightly larger room and don’t need much heating.

For medium-sized rooms up to 250 sq ft, you may need a 2000W or 2500W heater. However, if you go with large fan-cooled heaters, it may take a while to heat the room and the room may get cool again a few minutes after the room heater is turned off.

As for large open spaces like living rooms, consider purchasing a 2500W or 3000W room heater. If you happen to have high ceiling or want to heat a large hall, multiple room heaters may be needed.

Which room heaters to buy this winter?

If you are on a tight budget and want to buy a pocket-friendly room heater for a small to medium-sized room, here are some of the best options under Rs 3,000.

Bajaj Deluxe 2000W Halogen: This radiant convection room heater is ideal for small rooms and comes with an adjustable thermostat that lets you increase or decrease the heating. This is a good alternative to fan-powered heaters that sometimes get noisy.

Orpat OEH-1220 2000W: If you are right on budget and don’t mind a little bit of noise, this fan-powered room heater might be for you. It can easily warm up a medium-sized room and comes with two heating modes – 100W and 2000W.

Maharaja Whiteline Lava Neo 1200W: This radiant room heater is ideal for heating a small space like a closed balcony or bathroom, but you can also use it in a room for spot heating. You can also rotate it by 180 degrees.

Havells Cista 2000W: Ideal for medium rooms, this convection room heater comes with two settings – 1000W and 2000W. However, some reviews have hinted towards flimsy build quality and noise levels.

Havells Pacifio Mica 1500W: If you are looking for a silent room heater that can quickly heat up a small to medium-sized room, this is a great option. The company claims that it does not affect the oxygen level in the room and maintains the humidity level.