Delonghi Oil-Filled Radiator TRD0715T

Experts recommend oil-filled, radiator-style heaters for well-insulated rooms where the heater will be on for long periods of time. Like other heaters of this type, the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with Timer takes quite a while to heat up initially, but then provides steady, quiet heat. Users also appreciate the convenience of the DeLonghi heater's programmable timer. It's the top-ranked heater of this type, but we found many reports of quality-control issues -- in particular, some units that give off a chemical odor even after weeks of use. Owners also report that the SafeHeat design sends heat out the top instead of the sides, a feature that some like (because the sides stay cool) but others dislike (because there is no heat near floor level). For quicker heating, consider a space heater with a fan like the Lasko 755320 Ceramic Tower Heater (*Est. $75) or the budget-friendly Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (*Est. $30) .

We found the best comparison review of the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with Timer at ConsumerReports.org, where it's ranked in relation to 12 other electric space heaters based on ratings for safety, temperature control, noise and ease of use. The same model (under the name Dragon TRD820T) is also reviewed at Which? magazine, a British version of ConsumerReports.org. We found the most owner-written reviews of the DeLonghi TRD0715T Oil-Filled Radiator with Timer at Amazon.com, but reviews at other sites are also useful.