October 28th, 2013 by Becky Calvert

Oil filled radiators are an extremely popular form of convection heater this winter due to their affordability, versatility and portability; they are also extremely energy saving. They are primarily used in homes around the country but are also perfect for keeping offices nice and warm, too!

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How do oil filled radiators work?

These oil filled heaters may be filled with oil, but they are electrically heated and surprisingly do not involve burning any oil fuel. How interesting.. So, you may be wondering what the oil’s purpose is; well, it’s used as a buffer (or a heat reservoir) meaning that even when the heater has been turned off, it still emits heat - energy saving and extremely efficient.

Why an oil filled radiator is perfect for YOU!

1. Environmentally friendly? Surely not.. Yes, it’s true - they are extremely efficient when it comes to energy saving. Do your bit for the environment and switch to an oil filled heater!

2. They still produce heat when switched off? Oil filled radiators are able retain heat for longer due to the oil. Unlike many other forms of heating, these still keep your room nice and toasty even after they’ve been switched off.

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3. They save me money? Oil filled heaters are super cost effective! They can greatly reduce your heating costs and pay for themselves in no time. We all want to save money, now, don’t we?

Think of how much you could save...

4. Safe. These oil filled radiators are exceptional when it comes to safety. Your unit will have been tested and fully sealed so that you will never have to worry about hot oil leaking from your unit.

5. And sound. You can hear almost no sound at all when your heater is switched on - making them absolutely ideal where silence is essential or if you simply can’t stand annoying sounds. (Although some of the deluxe oil filled radiators may produce a bit of noise due to their built in fan boost for optimum efficiency, but we can forgive that!)

These cold weather life savers are perfect for use in bedrooms. Just take a second to think back to last winter when you were laid in bed, cocooned in your duvet - still feeling like you were in the North Pole. Well, not anymore! Here's a tip: You will notice a bigger difference when they are placed in small – medium sized areas as the heat can be retained more easily.

So, start thinking about purchasing an oil filled radiator from HSD Online, just in case your boiler decides to break this winter and leaves you feeling (and looking) rather blue.