You heat up a cold room fastest with an electric heater by placing it close to you, closing doors and windows, and choosing the highest setting until the room is comfortable. After that, you switch back to a lower setting to maintain the temperature. This way, you feel warmth quickly without wasting electricity unnecessarily.
Direct answer: seal off the room, set the heater to the highest setting until the desired temperature is reached, and then switch back. A heater primarily warms the air and your immediate surroundings, not the walls, so it remains a supplement to your central heating.
Why does it take so long to warm up a cold room?
A cold room consists of more than just cold air. Walls, floors, and furniture are also cold and draw heat from the air. A heater warms the air quickly, but that heat is partially lost to cold surfaces. That is why a room often feels warm quickly at first and then cool again if you turn off the heater too soon.
How to warm up a room faster
Start by sealing off the room: door closed, windows closed, and curtains closed if necessary, so that heat does not escape. Do not place the heater behind a sofa or curtain, but with sufficient free space around it. A heater that can distribute its warmth does so much more effectively. Use the highest setting for warming up and switch back to a lower setting as soon as it is pleasant.
A draft strip under the door or a sealed gap by the window makes a surprising difference. Want to know how a heater compares to central heating? Then read is an electric heater cheaper than central heating for one room?
What does heating with an electric heater cost?
A 2000-watt heater consumes 2 kWh per hour on the highest setting. Assuming 30 cents per kWh, that costs about 60 cents per hour; at 1500 watts, that is about 45 cents per hour. The actual amount depends on your rate. You can read more about consumption in how much electricity an electric heater consumes per hour.
| Power | Consumption per hour | Costs per hour (assuming 0.30 euros per kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 W | 1.5 kWh | approx. 0.45 euros |
| 2000 W | 2.0 kWh | approx. 0.60 euros |
Safe heating: keep this in mind
Always place an electric heater on a flat, stable surface, do not let it be covered, and plug it directly into the wall outlet instead of using an extension cord if the manual advises so. Do not leave a heater on unattended without being sure it is safe. Whether a heater can be left on all night can be read in can an electric heater be left on all night?
The Dynter HW2002: quick heat in the room
The Dynter HW2002 is a compact electric heater that you can move to the spot where you want heat.
Product: AirFlow HW2002 Electric Heater
Power: adjustable from 1500 to 2000 watts
Range: suitable for rooms up to 40 m²; according to the product page, you will feel heat within 10 seconds
Temperature: adjustable from 15 °C to 45 °C
Operation: LCD touchscreen and remote control, with timer function and rotating function for even heat distribution
Safety: overheat protection and tip-over detection that automatically shuts off the heater
Dimensions and weight: 18 x 18 x 45 cm, 1.6 kg
View the Heater HW2002 or discover all heaters from Dynter. Unsure which type fits? Read which electric heater fits your room.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does an electric heater warm up a room?
That depends on the size of the room, the insulation, and the power. You feel the heat quickly, but warming the entire room takes longer.
Should I keep the heater on the highest setting?
Only to warm up. Afterwards, switch back to a lower setting or use the thermostat setting to save electricity.
Where is the best place to put a heater?
On a stable, flat surface with free space around it, away from curtains and flammable items.
Does a heater also warm up the walls?
Not directly. A heater primarily warms the air and the surroundings; cold walls warm up more slowly.
Is a heater more expensive than central heating?
That depends on your energy contract and usage. For a single room, a heater can be convenient; for the entire house, usually not.