Collection: Heaters

A heater warms a room through winter, and the types differ in how fast they heat, how long the warmth lasts and what they cost to run. A fan heater warms a small space quickly; an oil column heater holds heat and suits longer periods; a panel heater gives gentle background warmth. Match the heater to the room size and how long you'll run it. Think about the space, how quickly you need warmth, and running costs, since electric heating adds up.

What type of heater suits your room?

Each type heats differently:

• Fan heater: blows warm air, heating a small room fast. Cheap to buy, noisier, and stops warming the moment it's off.
• Oil heater (oil column): heats oil inside fins that radiate warmth, warming a room slowly but holding heat after switch-off. Quiet, suiting bedrooms and long periods.
• Panel or convection heater: slim and quiet, giving steady background warmth in a small to medium room, often wall-mountable.
• Radiant or bar heater: warms objects and people directly in front rather than the whole room, good for targeted warmth.

What does an electric heater cost to run?

Most portable electric heaters convert electricity to heat at about the same efficiency, so a 2,000 watt heater costs roughly the same per hour whatever its type — the differences are in how the heat is delivered and held. That makes electric heating expensive for long daily use, which is why a reverse-cycle air conditioner, which moves heat rather than generating it, costs much less per hour to run. For occasional or small-space heating, a portable heater makes sense; for heating a living area all winter, a reverse-cycle system is cheaper over the season despite its higher install cost.

How do you use a heater safely?

Portable heaters need care, since they get hot and draw a lot of power. Keep at least a metre of clear space around a heater, with curtains, bedding, furniture and clothing well away, and never drape anything over one to dry. Plug a heater directly into a wall socket rather than a power board or extension lead, since heaters draw high current that can overload them. Don't leave a heater running unattended or overnight while asleep unless it's designed for it. Choose models with tip-over and overheat cut-offs, and keep heaters away from children and pets.

Common questions

Which heater is cheapest to run?
A reverse-cycle air conditioner costs the least per hour, since it moves heat rather than generating it. Among portable electric heaters, running cost depends mostly on wattage, not type.

Oil column or fan heater?
A fan heater warms a small room fast but stops the moment it's off; an oil column heats slowly, runs quietly and holds warmth afterwards, suiting bedrooms and longer sessions.

Can I plug a heater into a power board?
No — plug heaters directly into a wall socket. They draw high current that can overload a power board or extension lead, which is a fire risk.

Is it safe to leave a heater on overnight?
Only if the heater is designed for unattended use, with tip-over and overheat cut-offs, and kept well clear of bedding and curtains. Many portable heaters shouldn't run while you're asleep.

Can I pay for a heater with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our heaters start from $69, which is four fortnightly payments of $17.25.

Complete your climate setup

Heaters work with the rest of your climate gear. Add an air conditioner for reverse-cycle heating, fans for summer, and a dehumidifier for winter damp.

A $69 heater splits into four fortnightly payments of $17.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.