Best convection/ panel heaters

Hugbubble

Hi all

I'm looking to replace the wall-mounted convection heaters that heat my flat. They still work but are quite old and are now as off white colour (I'd like shiny new white heaters).

Can anyone recommend a brand/ make of convection heaters. My current ones are Dimplex. I know this is a good make and I don't have any complaints, but there are some other makes where the heaters are slimmer/ more attractive/ cheaper but wondered if there are any makes to avoid/ look out for.

Thanks for any advice.

ormus

i reckon youll be ok with dimplex, delonghi or creda brands.

Hugbubble

Thank for the reply, Ormus.

Another (related) question. The current heaters are all attached to fused spur (?) sockets. I'm DIY-phobic so not attempting to switch myself, but wondered whether replacing the heaters was something a handyman could do, or does it require a specialist electrician?

Obviously, a good handyman would be preferable for me, as it would be far easier if I could get a single person who could wall mount the heaters and "plumb" them in.

Thanks again

ormus

aye. panel heaters are normally connected via a FCU. a fused connection unit.
once you switch the mains off, rewiring a new panel heater to a FCU is easy enough.

Hugbubble

ormus wrote: »

aye. panel heaters are normally connected via a FCU. a fused connection unit.
once you switch the mains off, rewiring a new panel heater to a FCU is easy enough.

So easy enough for a general handyman to change?

ormus

not a lot harder than changing a 13amp plug, or a socket.