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Anko 2000W Fan Heater $15 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart

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Anko 2000W Fan Heater $15 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart
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billsa on 11/05/2023 - 15:02 kmart.com.au (610 clicks)
Last edited 11/05/2023 - 15:32 by 1 other user

I know it's not the most efficient heater, and that the electric power company probably has stocks in the factories that make them. Moreover, it's a great way to set your house on fire if you'd like to claim insurance. But seriously, it is a quick and easy way to heat up small rooms. So, just be safe and sensible, and don't burn your building down and end up in prison.

also, other cheap heaters
$20 https://www.target.com.au/p/celsius-2-w-fan-heater/64480251
$24 https://www.bigw.com.au/product/goldair-select-2000w-upright…

FYI, at Target the Celsius one was $4 some 20 months ago https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/646799

Designed to provide efficient heating, this fan heater has 2-heat settings along with an adjustable thermostat and overheat protection.

Product Details
Material: Polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), and aluminium
Dimensions/Size: 25.7cm (H) x 22cm (W) x 15.5cm (D)
Power source:
Power input: 1800 - 2000W
Voltage input: 220240V~ 50Hz
Product weight: 1.37kg
Colour: White
Features
2 heat settings
Overheat protection
Safety tip-over switch
Adjustable thermostat
Power indicator light
Additional Information
Instruction Manual
Care instructions: Clean according to given instructions
Tested to applicable Australian electrical safety standards and certified as compliant
Durability and performance testing carried out prior to QA approval
Warranty: 12 months
Warning: Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. Follow usage instructions carefully.

Electrical & Electronics Anko Heater

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  • pennypincher98 on 11/05/2023 - 15:04
    +3

    I've got an oscillating version of this and it's great at heating, I don't need it on for long periods.

    That being said I get electricity included in rent lol so idk how much this costs to run 😂

    • CyberMurning on 11/05/2023 - 16:18
      +3

      omg i feel sorry for your landlord.. must be getting heart attack each quarter.

      • pennypincher98 on 11/05/2023 - 16:35
        +5

        Don't feel too sorry, he's getting an absolute packet per quarter lol and probably tax evading too

  • InternetEggsplorer on 11/05/2023 - 15:12

    OzRRP

  • dingdong3000 on 11/05/2023 - 15:34

    RRP is $17

  • Jaduqimon on 11/05/2023 - 15:43
    +3

    All electric heaters are 100% efficient.

    • WasBargain on 11/05/2023 - 16:17

      I scratched my head for a minute, but I think you're technically correct.. 😅

    • Russ on 12/05/2023 - 02:51

      All electric heaters are 100% efficient.

      Disagree. Those IXL-Tastic and similar bathroom heaters produce quite a lot of light, and not much heat.

      If you want to argue all the light eventually turns into heat, I'll point out that light can escape through the bathroom window, thereby losing the heat to the outside world.

      • Jaduqimon on 12/05/2023 - 03:49
        +3

        Yes light escapes the room but the heater still produced the light that eventually turned to heat. Maybe your room is the one that's inefficient…

        • Russ on 13/05/2023 - 00:07

          So the light will heat the walls and roof, while a fan heater will heat the air. I know which I prefer to be warm.

          I bought an 1800W fan heater two years ago, and running on it's half-power setting, it's far more effective at heating the bathroom. And uses less power - 900W versus 1100W (= 4x 275W bulbs in the IXL Tastic).

          And let's not forget that the bulbs themselves get hot, and that heat gets sucked into the roof cavity by the exhaust fan or by convection. It's a terrible design.

          • Jaduqimon on 13/05/2023 - 08:35

            @Russ: Yes efficacy and efficiency is different things.

            I agree fan forced.is much more effective just like a fan forced oven.

          • Nom on 20/05/2023 - 22:01

            @Russ: Both are terrible options - resistive electric heating is just a bad way to create heat.
            Whether it's via a fan heater or a set of light bulbs doesn't matter - it still costs around 400% more (!!) to run than a modern AC split system.

            • Russ on 20/05/2023 - 23:52

              @Nom: The efficiency figures I've seen for air conditioners are more like 250% in heating mode, but you wouldn't put an air conditioner into a steamy bathroom anyway. It would go mouldy in summer when it isn't used.

  • kron on 11/05/2023 - 16:04
    +1

    any recommendations for cost-effective heaters? I was dumb enough to run this last winter. energy bill jumped by 1k from one cycle to the next.

    • WasBargain on 11/05/2023 - 16:18

      HOLY..

      All I can recommend is going on Gummy and getting an old school oil heater if you don't need like INSTANT heat.

      • nonpop on 11/05/2023 - 16:29
        +4

        oil heater is really no difference. they are still 2400w on high. they take longer to heat up, but people think when you turn them off they are getting (free) latent heat which isn't the case. they are typically safer re less chance of catching fire as there is no resistance wire exposed producing the heat.

      • doobey1231 on 11/05/2023 - 17:46

        Oil heaters aren’t worth the materials used to make them tbh, they hardly disperse heat, basically a burns risk every time you walk past it and not much more. You aren’t jumping up much as far as efficiency goes either.

        • lgacb08 on 11/05/2023 - 19:10

          Nah, you haven't used them or get a dud one, oil heater has the same efficiency, and they're very quiet and best to get your room up to temp when you wake up without disturbing your sleep. Unless you prefer the fan heater to turn your skin to pork crackle.

          • doobey1231 on 11/05/2023 - 20:42

            @lgacb08: Nah, I’ve had several in my life through various households that family members have bought, trust me I have more experience on these than you seem to assume, they are no good at distributing heat around a room, they need to be run for several hours to get a real world difference - something you definitely do not want to do with any electric heater. No electric heater is good, but at least the OP doesn’t need to run for 3+ hours to make a singular room feel warmer.

      • Russ on 12/05/2023 - 02:55

        getting an old school oil heater

        If you do get an oil heater, turn on the ceiling fan too. Heat rises, no point having all that hot air sitting beside the ceiling and losing heat to the roof cavity. The ceiling fan will more evenly distribute the heat throughout the room.

    • CyberMurning on 11/05/2023 - 16:20

      whattt $1k….
      i never have in my life getting elect. bill more than $500 for 1 quarters…

    • lostgoat on 11/05/2023 - 16:22

      Column heater .

    • nonpop on 11/05/2023 - 16:36
      +1

      That little heater probably costs around 50c / hr to run if on high (2000w) always on full. 91 days in qtr (2,184 hrs) = $1,092. In theory that little beast on full (its thermostat broken). I'm surprised it could run that long continuously without going into Chernobyl meltdown. But if it did, then yeap it could add $1k to a qtr bill. Ouch. Shows how efficient reverse cycle a/c is (heat pump).

    • Miss B on 11/05/2023 - 17:09
      +2

      Get an oodie for when you don't need to be active, they're a bit bulky for working and using your arms. Get a knockoff one from Big W/ Kmart for when you're busy - they're a little thinner and easier to move in, but still warm.

    • doobey1231 on 11/05/2023 - 17:49

      If you have an air conditioner then that’s the bet, if you have gas then that’s 100% the bet - very pricey brand new but keep your eyes on market place, I paid about $50 for my cozy glow 650.

      Failing those options I know it sounds silly but seriously an Oodie and some trackies are the next best.

    • outlander on 11/05/2023 - 17:56
      +1

      In terms of external heat sources (ie not just the old "throw on another jumper" or "go for a run"), the most cost efficient way would be heated clothing. With a heated jacket, gloves and socks, you could stay toasty all day, all for a whopping 10c a day worth of electricity. A close second would be an electric throw at 25c a day (aldi just had them for $30).

      In terms of heating for rooms, not people, best bet is probably be a high efficiency reverse cycle heater, which can heat a room for like $1 a day if it's insulated well.

      Compare those options to this, or any other electric heater, which would cost in the realm of $3-5 per day to run.

    • BadAtNames on 11/05/2023 - 22:22

      Dual cycle AC is pretty cost effective to run but has significant up front costs. It has other downsides too, I have one but very quickly dries the air and creates a hot upper layer and colder lower layer. I have skin issues meaning for my whole body to be warm the skin on face goes haywire. Because of this I just run heaters that produce heat down low.

    • Nom on 20/05/2023 - 22:03

      An AC split system is far and away the most efficient heater.
      For every 1KW of electric used, you can get up to 5KW of heat into the room.

      Resistive electric heaters like this one, can only ever put 1KW of heat into the room from each 1KW of electricity.

  • PiperDan on 11/05/2023 - 16:38
    +4

    Use it for a day and spend more in electricity than the heater cost

  • Bruceflix on 11/05/2023 - 17:00

    It's actually the factory that makes them has stocks in the electric companies.
    These little things are terribly expensive to run. Wear more clothes..

    • Helenn on 11/05/2023 - 18:05

      Depends on your house. I walk around inside some days with 6 layers on and a down puffer jacket, wool socks and UGG boots. I simply can't wear more clothes, already can barely move.
      This is in Qld I'm embarrassed to say but my house has incredible fridge powers

      • Windows7forever on 11/05/2023 - 20:21

        Lol your house sounds like an icebox !

  • SmokeyTheCorgi on 11/05/2023 - 17:02
    +2

    As others have mentioned, these little portable heaters will chew power. I have a similar model that costs me ~35c/hr to run.
    If you have one, I would suggest using a split system system on heat mode. Might take a bit of time but worth it especially during winter if you're going to run it longer.
    Alternatively, grab an Oodie and wear it all day.

  • Proscott on 11/05/2023 - 21:25

    Thnx, I really appreciated the… honest description 😂😂👍

  • BadAtNames on 11/05/2023 - 22:24

    I have had the Celsius for a while, it feels flimsy but gets the job done. I've had the Anko for only a few days so I can't comment too much but it feels more sturdy to me. To be clear the Celsius hasn't broken, it's just feels like it will.

  • LurvinOZB on 12/05/2023 - 05:28

    Can this double up as a fan without the heating element on?

  • Froot Loops on 17/05/2023 - 11:31

    Just a warning these things cost big $$$ if you run them a lot. These are great to quickly heat a room (say your bedroom when you get up), but shouldn't be run for long periods.

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