7 Best Room Heaters in India 2021 (Usha, Bajaj, Havells, and More)

Do you remember the two rods in a heater which used to take time to lit up? Yes, these are those heaters which our grandmothers used, or which were used at government offices. They are also called Halogen, Quartz, or Radiant heaters. These are reasonably priced as compared to other heaters. 

They work differently than other heaters; they do not heat the air or atmosphere; instead, they heat the surfaces and objects around them. In short, any part of your body, which is located near to the radiation will heat up first. Because of their limited reach, they are suitable for small rooms only. Infrared heaters heat up immediately, do not dry the air, consume less energy, and are inexpensive. 

If you have dry skin and the other heaters are too much for you, then infrared heaters will be the best choice for you as they do not come with a fan. We do not recommend these heaters to those who have small children at home as the exterior part becomes very hot, and if touched, might give severe burns. 

Unlike infrared heaters, oil-filled ones pull the cold air and push it through the oil-filled fins, giving a warmer/cosy room. They take more time to heat up and cool down, so even for a bigger place; they can retain the heat, giving a long-lasting heating effect which can save you electricity. 

Oil-filled heaters are a good option since they do not reduce the humidity of the room, so your eyes and skin won’t feel dry. In winters, the noise levels are low because we do not use fans and AC’s if you’re the one who cannot sleep because of noise, then you would want to go for an oil-filled heater as they produce heat by heating the oil, so there’s no sound. 

Some of the drawbacks of an oil-filled heater are that they do not provide instant heating, are heavier, and a bit pricy than their counterparts. 

They are also called blower, ceramic, and convection room heaters. Comes with a ceramic coil which heats the room quickly by the flow of a fan. They are efficient enough to heat large spaces in a short period.

If you do not wish to spend a lot of money on a heater, you can go with these, because of their mass production, they are very affordable. Moreover, they are children friendly as they aren’t very hot to touch. 

Due to the quick heat loss, the ordinary fan heaters have to provide more heat for longer. So, they might look inexpensive but will tick-tock your electricity meter much faster. You might want to avoid them if you have sleeping issues because of noise because they have a louder fan sound.  

Some heaters come with a handle which makes them transferable from one room or place to another. They are lightweight, and you can store them in your almirah during summers. If you stay in a governmental house which includes frequent transfers, you might want to look for a heater that is easy to carry, so go with these portable ones. 

Also, there are wheels attached to some of the heaters; it will be useful if you stay with your grandparents because they might want to move the direction or place of the heater. One drawback of heaters with wheels attached is that they are not storable because they have a bigger size.

When it comes to wattage, there is a rule which needs to be followed; you will need 10 watts of power for every square foot of floor area in the room. Sometimes the company doesn’t describe the information about wattage related to its capacity according to room size. For that, you can divide or multiply the total wattage by 10. 

For your reference, if you have a room of 250 square foot, you can multiply it with 10, which means that you would need a heater with 2500 wattage. So, be sure to check this simple formula before buying as a high powered or a low powered heater would be the worst thing to buy. 

It is very rare to see a combination of fan plus heater in one product in India because people usually prefer ceiling fans and buy a separate heater. If you didn’t know about this feature, then yes you can save some space, resources, and money. 

This feature is useful if you have space constraints or you’re low on budget. Plus, you wouldn’t have to pack the product in the store or almirah during winters or summers. 

It is better to look for additional features in a heater because they ensure safety from any possible hazard as some of them contain inflammable substances. Not every heater provides all the extra features, but most of them offer basic ones. 

You definitely do not want an over-heated room, so look for an auto-turn off function which will switch off the heater after reaching the limit. There are also more features like energy efficiency, noise level reduction, speed regulators, and more to give you a hassle-free experience.