Dimplex ECR20TIE Oil Free Radiator 2kW with Timer review: running cost and verdict
The same oil-free 2 kW column radiator with a 24-hour timer, so it comes on before you get up and switches off when you leave.
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The good
- 24-hour timer
- Lighter than an oil filled radiator
- Thermostat and castors
The not so good
- Mechanical controls
How much does it cost to run?
One hour at full power (2,000 W)
at 26.32p/kWh
A month of typical use
5 hours a day on thermostat
Ofgem price cap, Direct Debit, national average (1 October to 31 December 2026). Watt for watt, every electric heater costs the same to run. What makes the Dimplex ECR20TIE Oil Free Radiator 2kW with Timer cheaper or dearer is its size and its controls: dial thermostat, timer. More in which electric heater is cheapest to run.
Specifications
| Type | Oil-free radiator |
|---|---|
| Power | 2,000 W |
| Room size | about 20 m² (215 sq ft) |
| Controls | Dial thermostat, timer |
| Oscillation | No |
| Tip-over protection | Yes |
| Splash protection | No |
| Noise | Silent (no fan) |
| Amazon ASIN | B091FWMX31 |
| Source of specs | Amazon.co.uk listing (title) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dimplex ECR20TIE Oil Free Radiator 2kW with Timer cost to run?
At full power it uses 2.00 kWh an hour: about 52.6p at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Typical use (5 hours a day on thermostat) comes to around £47.38 a month.
What size room will the Dimplex ECR20TIE Oil Free Radiator 2kW with Timer heat?
About 20 m² (215 sq ft) in a reasonably insulated home. For a draughty room or an old house, go one size up.
Can I leave the Dimplex ECR20TIE Oil Free Radiator 2kW with Timer on overnight?
It is designed for long periods: use the thermostat on a low setting, keep it away from curtains and bedding, and plug it straight into the wall.
Can I use the Dimplex ECR20TIE Oil Free Radiator 2kW with Timer in a bathroom?
No: it has no splash protection. In a bathroom use only heaters rated IP24 or higher, fitted outside the wet zones.
Alternatives
De'Longhi Radia S TRRS0920E.G 2000W
- Oil filled radiator · 2,000 W
- 2 kW oil filled radiator with LED display, timer, safety thermostat and an Eco Plus mode that adjusts output to the room temperature.
- Costs 52.6p an hour at full power.
De'Longhi Dragon 4 TRD40820T
- Oil filled radiator · 2,000 W
- The classic premium oil filled radiator: 2 kW, three heat settings, thermostat, anti-frost and a 24-hour timer, with a 10-year warranty. Silent and keeps warming after it switches off.
- Costs 52.6p an hour at full power.
De'Longhi Dragon 4 TRD41025T 2.5kW
- Oil filled radiator · 2,500 W
- De'Longhi's 2.5 kW Dragon 4: three heat settings, thermostat and timer, rated for rooms up to 75 m³ (about 30 m²). Silent, steady heat that keeps going after it switches off.
- Costs 65.8p an hour at full power.
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