Winter is officially here. There is a chill in the air and gloom on the horizon. The temperatures have plummeted. All across the country, the thermostats are slowly being dialled up. And my place is no different. Today my Pro Breeze heater arrived, and I must say it has given me an incredibly warm and happy feeling inside.
I recently moved flat and found the central heating to be very inefficient. The central heating is fully electric and uses 4kw/h of energy which equated to about 80p for every hour used. A similar gas central heating hub would only cost around 8p an hour to run. Electric heating is expensive. Add to this my frugal personality and you get a recipe for a search for a more cost-efficient method of heating my two-room flat.
After hours and hours of research, I came to the conclusion that a tower ceramic PTC space heater will be best for my needs. These advanced ‘fan’ heaters get the room heated quickly and provided the room is well insulated then the fan can be turned off and the room will keep warm.
What is a PTC heater?
It’s a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater and these are self-regulating heaters that run open-loop without any external diagnostic controls. In short, Advanced PTC ceramic heating elements provide faster, more efficient, longer, and safer heat transfer than traditional fan heaters. You would be better off getting a PTC fan heater than a normal fan heater.
Armed with this information and having researched various electric tower fan PTC heating models, I was ready to pounce on Black Friday.
I had several options in mind:
Best PTC heaters
After much ponderation, I went with my first choice, and bought the Pro Breeze Heater. This one had even more functions and a remote! And the best part is it was a similar price to the older model. I was sold. I bought it right there and then.
Pro Breze Heater Specifications
- Digital LED Display & Remote Control: Features an easy-to-read digital LED display and enhanced adjustable thermostat for precise temperature control, it is the ideal room heater for bedroom, home office or office. The included wireless remote allows you to change the temperature and enable/disable oscillation.
- Powerful Adjustable Heating: Engineered with extra-large fast heating ceramic elements and two powerful fans which provide fast and efficient heating. Simply select the desired temperature from 15°C to 30°C and the electric heater will automatically reach and maintain this temperature.
- 8 Operating Modes & Oscillation: Features 1000 Watt (low) and 2000 Watt (high) power modes, energy-efficient ECO mode and fan-only mode, all in stationary and 80-degree oscillating settings. ECO mode intelligently adjusts heat output for optimal energy efficiency, helping you to stay warm and lower your energy bills
- 24 Hour On/Off Timer: This portable heater features an advanced 24 hour on/off timer with 1-hour increments. The heater will automatically switch on or off after the selected time, making it the perfect electric space heater for pre-warming your bedroom, office, kitchen, garage or any other cold room.
- Advanced Safety Features: Built-in overheat protection and anti-tip over switch ensures this electric heater instantly switches off in an unsafe situation. Lightweight and portable space heater for bedroom, space heater for a small office. DIMENSIONS: 20 x 20 x 52cm
Pro Breze Heater Review
My heater arrived on Saturday and so far I have no complaints. It has worked way better than expected and heated my room up as expected.
It took around 20mins for the room to really warm up and I switched on the fan after that. I would say I switched off the fan around 7 pm and the room remained warm till around 10 pm.
The question is, are PTC heaters cheap to run? I would say these heaters are very energy efficient. Cost-wise it is also cheap to run. It has a high mode that uses 2kw/h which equates to approx. 40p an hour.
It also has a low mode which equates to 1kw/h or about 20p an hour. And it has an econ mode which alternates between high and low heat output depending on what is needed.
All I can say is that this bad boy is far cheaper than central heating. It is far cheaper to run this heater in a specific room than to turn on the central heating which heats the whole house.
My only qualms about this heater are that it has no memory function. So whenever you switch it off and switch it back on, it goes back to the standard setting of high power and 30c. You then need to set it to your required mode and temp. First world problems I guess!
Wrapping Up
All in all, I would say that I am so far satisfied with my purchases. So for anyone that wants to cut down on electric bills or just wants to heat one room instead of the whole house, I would recommend getting the Probreeze model PB-H15. It will keep you nice and toasty and get you through these winter months.
FAQs
What is the Pro Breeze Heater?
The Pro Breeze Heater is a portable space heater designed to provide quick and efficient heating for small to medium-sized rooms. It uses PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) ceramic heating technology to deliver powerful heat output while consuming less energy than traditional heating methods.
How does the Pro Breeze Heater work?
The Pro Breeze Heater uses PTC ceramic heating elements, which warm up quickly and deliver heat evenly throughout the room. The heater draws in cool air and passes it over the PTC ceramic plates, which then heat up and distribute warm air back into the room.
What types of rooms is the Pro Breeze Heater suitable for?
The Pro Breeze Heater is ideal for small to medium-sized rooms, such as bedrooms, living rooms, home offices, and other similar spaces. It is not designed for larger areas or open spaces.
How energy-efficient is the Pro Breeze Heater?
The Pro Breeze Heater is designed to be energy-efficient, using PTC ceramic heating technology to deliver powerful heat output while consuming less energy than traditional heating methods. The heater also includes an adjustable thermostat and programmable timer to help reduce energy usage.
What is the noise level of the Pro Breeze Heater?
The Pro Breeze Heater operates quietly, with a noise level of around 50 decibels (dB) or less. This makes it suitable for use in bedrooms and other quiet spaces.
