While it may not be  cold , cold yet, it’s well and truly cold enough to want to invest in a small space heater to warm up your apartment. 

These days, small space heaters are super affordable and won’t send your electricity bill through the roof (thank God). There are typically five or so types of portable heaters — fan heaters, panel and convector heaters, radiant bar heaters, oil-filled column heaters and tower heaters that are ideal for individual and small space heating. 

Oil heaters are said to be the most affordable to run, especially if you plan on a solid binge-watch of Friends pre-reunion. They work by producing radiant heat that is generated by electrically heating the oil found within the columns. They also come in a range of sizes, so you can purchase one to heat any room in the house. 

Fan heaters are ideal for heating smaller spaces like home offices, bedrooms and bathrooms (no one likes cold tiles… or toilet seats). These are designed to blow hot air at a targeted location and can be perfect for individual use. Fan heaters are usually a more budget-friendly option and also come with a few different temperature settings and overheat protection. 

Convection and panel heaters work by drawing in cold air, heating it by using an internal element and re-dispersing the warm air evenly throughout the room. Panel heaters are a type of convection heater that is generally light, extremely portable, and sometimes even wall-mountable.

And finally, tower heaters. These are only effective within a few square metres of the area you’re trying to heat, so they are most suitable for bedrooms, home offices or small living areas. Tower fans usually have a myriad of settings to suit your needs and are easily portable, so you can move it around the house as you need them. 

While there’s no ‘one price fits all’ when it comes to winter heating costs, places like  Canstar can give you a rough idea of how much different heating systems cost to run, so you can make an informed decision. Before purchasing your desired heater, take the time to do the math, and you’ll roughly be able to figure out how much it’ll set you back per month and how to use it according to your budget. 

Ahead, we’ve rounded up a variety of small space heaters so you can stay warm this winter. 

The Heller Upright Fan is a portable, cost-effective personal heater that’s designed to provide instant heat for smaller spaces. It comes with adjustable heat settings and an integrated carry handle, so you can direct the airflow where you want it. It has an adjustable thermostat, and the safety tilt switch will give you peace of mind. 

Buy the Heller 2000W Fan Heater ($38.50) from Amazon here.  

This Stark electric fan heats up fast and is perfect for warming up cold rooms. Its sleek and ergonomic design means you can easily move it to any room in the house. It’s also got an auto cut out sensor, should it ever fall. 

Buy the Starke Electric Fan Heater ($99.99) from Amazon here.

This 2000W convection small space heater from De’Longhi is ideal for spot heating as it provides instant warmth. It comes with an adjustable room thermostat, so you can select and maintain the desired temperature throughout the day or night. It’s both wall-mountable and freestanding, so you can use it effectively in any space. 

Buy the De’Longhi Portable Convection Heater ($69) from Amazon here.

Heaters that take up half the room just aren’t viable when you live in a small apartment or flat. And let’s be real, what’s worse than continuously packing it away and unpacking it every time you want to use it? That’s where this Spector Portable Heater Tower comes in. Not only is it super-slim— barely taking up any space in your lounge, bedroom or office — but this baby comes with remote control temperature adjustment, which means you don’t even have to get up to turn your house into a toasty warm oasis.

Buy Spector Electric Heater Portable Ceramic Tower Remote Control Oscillating ($112.99) from eBay here.

Built with a double fan system that more effectively distributes heat throughout the room, this De’Longhi Slim Style Panel small space heater is the perfect addition to your chilly household this winter — especially when you want warmth as soon as possible after braving the elements outside.

This baby is also super versatile in the way it is wall-mountable or standalone (and yes, it will turn off if it accidentally topples over for optimal safety, don’t you worry).

Buy the De’Longhi Slim Style Panel Heater ($239) from Amazon here.

The DeLonghi Radia S provides long-lasting warmth thanks to the long thermal inertia of the oil inside the unit. It can heat any room, big or small, and has an easy to manage temperature system. It’s also a relatively silent heater, so it can live in any room, even the home office. 

Buy the DeLonghi Radia S, Portable Oil Column Heater ($136) from Amazon here.  

Easily and quickly heat your home or office with this oil-filled radiator. Equipped with an adjustable thermostat, you can easily select the ideal temperature to ensure you are as comfortable as possible. Its integrated carry handle and caster wheels make it easy to move around the home.  

Buy the Warmlite Oil Heater ($25.62) from Amazon here.  

This vertical small space heater features a dual power setting of 1200W/2400W and ensures powerful and efficient heating throughout your apartment. It comes with an adjustable thermostat that ranges from a low 10-degree centigrade to a high 49-degree centigrade. A quiet operator standing at 74cm tall, the tower oscillates within a 70-degree arc to deliver wide soothing warmth. Other great features include a time, touch-screen LED digital display controls, overheating protection, anti-tumble design, built-in handle and handy remote control.

Buy the Devanti 2400W Electric Ceramic Tower Heater ($119.95) from Amazon here.  

If you’re looking for other ways to warm up this winter, why not invest in a heated throw rug or electric blanket.

Bree (aka @_breegrant) has been playing with beauty products since she was tall enough to reach her mothers makeup bag. She lives for testing out products before they hit shelves and has been known to put her body on the line for a sex toy review or two. (Someones gotta do it?!) When she’s not busy being the E-Commerce Editor at PEDESTRIAN.TV, and the Australian versions of VICE, Refinery29, Business Insider, Gizmodo, Lifehacker and Kotaku, she’s usually at the beach attempting to live out her Blue Crush dreams, shell necklace included.

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