An electric fan heater is the ideal solution for keeping your room cosy. But how much do fan heaters cost to run?
In this article, we’ll explain how fan heaters work, and use our fan heater calculator to break down the exact cost for using the appliance to warm up your home. We’ll also explore the benefits of using fan heaters, and tips you can use to cut down costs.
What is a Fan Heater?
Fan heaters are the perfect way to heat a space in your house. It uses a fan to blow air over a heating element, which then circulates the warm air around your room. Because fan heaters don’t rely on natural air circulation, they’re able to heat up a room much faster than portable heaters and oil-filled radiators.
Understanding Your Fan Heater Energy Usage
The most important factor to understand when analysing how much your fan heater costs to run, is the appliance's wattage. A fan heater with a higher wattage will cost more to run than a fan heater with a lower wattage. This is because wattage represents how much power the heater uses every hour, so a higher-wattage heater consumes more electricity to produce heat, increasing your overall running cost.
There are other factors to consider, but wattage makes the biggest impact. Fan heaters typically fall within a wattage of 1,000 to 2,200 watts.
Fan Heater Cost
The running cost of a fan heater can be affected by:
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Wattage: Higher-wattage fan heaters use more electricity.
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Duration: The cost of using your heater will increase the longer you use it.
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Energy cost: The price per kWh of electricity that you pay for.
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Efficiency features: Fan heaters with energy-saving technologies, such as our Silent Power Eco Fan Heater, can reduce running costs.
According to the UK House of Commons Library, the average cost for electricity in 2025 is 26.3p per kWh.
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Type of Heater (Different Wattage) |
Cost Per Hour* |
Cost of Intermittent Daily Use (4 Hours) |
Cost Per Week |
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1,200 |
32p |
£1.28 |
£8.96 |
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1,500 |
39p |
£1.56 |
£10.92 |
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2,200 |
58p |
£2.32 |
£16.24 |
How to use a fan heater efficiently
If you’re concerned that running your fan heater could become quite expensive, here are some tips to help you use a fan heater efficiently.
Turn off your central heating
Using an electric fan heater is perfect for making one room in your home extremely cosy. If everyone is in the same room, or you work from home and base yourself in one room, you can turn off your central heating so you’re not paying to heat multiple rooms in your house that nobody is using.
However, keep in mind that you should not let your whole house get cold, as this can lead to mould and dampness problems.
Position the heater correctly
Position the heater in a place in your room where the warm air can circulate effectively. Avoid placing it near drafts, windows, or doors, where heat can escape.
Maintain your fan heater
Clean your fan heater to optimise its performance and also extend its lifespan.
Choose your room wisely
It will be more expensive for you to heat large rooms with high ceilings, because warm air rises, leading to inefficient heating and increased energy consumption as the heater has to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature.
An electric fan heater will heat up a smaller room much quicker, and you can lower the temperature sooner, allowing you to save money on your energy bills by reducing the overall heating time and power usage.
Insulate your room
If your room has poor insulation, the heat your fan heater is generating will be able to easily escape, meaning your heater will have to run longer and at higher settings to maintain warmth.
Here are some ways to improve insulation in your home:
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Make sure doors and windows are properly sealed. You can do this by installing draught excluders
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Windows should have double-glazing
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Use thick curtains to retain heat in the room.
The Different Types of Fan Heaters
At Dreamland, we offer a variety of quiet electric fan heaters to keep you warm in the colder months!
Here are some of the options available to you.
Silent Power Pure Air Fan Heater
The Silent Power Pure Air Fan Heater uses advanced super silent technology to keep users warm in a peaceful environment, eliminating the noise you typically experience when using fan heaters.
Silent Power Eco Fan Heater
For those who are looking for an extremely energy-efficient way to heat their home, the Silent Power Eco Fan Heater uses 35% less energy compared to traditional climate control systems.
Silent Power Protection Fan Heater
Our Silent Power Protection Fan Heater also provides warm and cool air, and is equipped with a protective cover for the controls. This fan heater is even protected against vertically falling drops of water, meaning it’s perfectly suitable for bathroom use.
What are the Benefits of Using Dreamland’s Fan Heaters?
There are lots of benefits to using fan heaters. Here’s why ours stand out:
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Quick heating: Dreamland’s fan heaters use fast heating technology to get to hot temperatures in just 5 minutes
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Super silent technology: Our fan heaters operate with minimal noise
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Customisable settings: Choose from different functions to relax your perfect environment
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IONISER pristine air quality technology: Ensures you’re breathing in pure, fresh air, by removing dust, smoke, bacteria, and pollen
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Programmable timer: Choose exactly how long you want your fan heater to operate for, without needing to worry about switching it off
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Compact design: Our quiet fan heaters are designed to only take up a small amount of space, making them ideal for offices and even bathrooms.
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Aesthetically pleasing: Our electric fan heaters aren’t only designed for high performance, we also ensure they blend into your home. These fan heaters will not feel out of place when they’re in use.
Buy an Efficient Fan Heater Today!
Buying a high-quality fan heater that heats up within minutes means you won’t need to keep it on for long periods of time. Shop our full range of innovative fan heaters, which are perfect for efficiently heating rooms in your home.
If you’re looking for more products to help keep warm in your home, why not have a look at our full range, including heatpads, mattress protectors, electric blankets, and underblankets.
Fan Heater FAQs
Is it cheaper to use an electric fan heater or central heating?
This depends on the size of the space you’re looking to heat, the duration of use, and the efficiency of the heating systems.
Fan heaters are extremely cost-effective when used to heat a small space for a short period, such as a single room for an hour or two. On the other hand, if you want to heat your whole house for most of the day, it’s likely more cost-effective to use your central heating.
Are fan heaters safe?
Our fan heaters are extremely safe to use. Our automatic safety controls mean you can set your fan heater to turn off at your chosen time, meaning you can even use it while you sleep.
How much does it cost to use a fan heater for one hour?
If the current cost of electricity per kWh is 26.3p, an electric fan heater at 1,700W would cost 45p per hour to run.