Electric radiator, oil filled radiator or fan convector?

Electrical radiators are commonly used to heat homes: they are practical, efficient and easy to regulate. Some of the most common alternatives used today are electric radiators, oil filled radiators and fan convectors - either as a primary heat source or in combination with a wood-burning stove or air source heat pump. But which alternative should you choose and what differentiates them?

Electric radiators, oil filled radiators and fan convectors all create a certain convection, but fan convectors have a built-in fan that helps to create a greater air flow in the room. This makes the fan convector the most energy-efficient alternative of the three, as it more efficiently evens out temperature differences between floor and ceiling and takes advantage of all other heat supplied to the room - for example from a wood stove, sunlight or heat pump - and spreads it out. Increased heat dissipation also creates a more pleasant climate in the room and warms the floor.

Discover more benefits with fan convectors in our article, where we compared standard variants of electric radiators and oil-filled radiators with Frico's fan convector PF Smart.