When it comes to heating our homes and offices we want solutions that are economical to run as well as functional and efficient. Ideally, would like to be able to control when we have heat. We do not want a heater that spoils the look of our room, nor do we want one that takes up too much space.

Each room in our home has different requirements as far as heat is concerned. We may wish one room to be heated constantly because that is where we spend most of our time. On the other hand we may want our bedroom heated for only a short time just to take the chill out of the air last thing at night before we go to bed or as we are getting up in the morning.

Perhaps we use a particular room only occasionally but when we do we want instant heat. In the office for example, we only need heat during the day and wouldn't want to heat it all night whilst no one is there.

Panel heaters can therefore be the most cost effective solution when we need to have heat on an as and when required basis rather than all the time.

Main advantages of panel heaters

- The main advantage of a panel heater is that it doesn't store heat making it an economical choice, particularly in rooms that don't need to be heated all the time such as in the bedroom, bathroom or conservatory. When you want heat you just switch your panel heater on.

- Panel heaters sit silently in the background so because there are no noisy fans that could contribute to background noise and stress you can sit back and relax and enjoy the warmth in comfort.

- They are easy to clean and maintain and because they are on the slim side they take up relatively little space so are perfect for smaller rooms.

- Panel heaters come in a range of sizes and are versatile and easy to install so it is possible to find one to suit any type of room, whether at home or in the workplace. You can have them mounted on the wall or you can opt for one that is freestanding.

- People suffering from allergies, asthma, bronchitis or other respiratory conditions are less likely to be affected by panel heaters as they don't blow out dust particles.

- Finally, panel heaters are very safe and are less of a hazard for children and the elderly or infirm.

Points to consider when choosing a panel heater

You would need to consider the size of the room that requires heating as this will influence the size of heater that would be most effective for you. For example, there would be no point in purchasing a smaller one when it is required to heat a large room.

You would also have to take into account whether you want a wall mounted heater or one that is free standing. If you wish to move the heater from room to room or to another space within a room then a free standing one would be ideal.

Regardless of what type you choose, panel heaters are convenient and effective and can be a useful form of heating in any home or office.