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Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

Is a wall-mounted or freestanding electric heater better? The differences to consider before wasting money on the wrong one

Portable electric heater in living room.

The wall-mounted vs freestanding electric heater debate is a tough one. On the one hand, they can both take the chill off your home during the winter months and aid those looking to heat singular rooms rather than a whole house. On the other hand, they won’t suit everyone.

By now, you probably know that the best electric heaters offer homeowners and renters alike the chance to heat a home without turning the heating on - something many of us are choosing to do less of in an effort to save energy and reduce our bills. While electric heaters come in many different forms, the first decision you need to make when considering an electric heater is where you’re going to put it.

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