Collection: Electric Heaters

Electric Heaters Australia — Warm Up Your Home This Winter

Australian winters might be mild compared to northern hemisphere climates, but those cold mornings in Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and regional areas can be brutal without the right heater. Whether you need to warm a bedroom, lounge room, home office, or outdoor entertaining area, Ozbuyz has a wide range of electric heaters to suit every need and budget — with fast Australia-wide delivery and our 30-day returns guarantee.

Types of Electric Heaters

Panel Heaters are slim, wall-mountable or freestanding units that radiate gentle, consistent warmth. Energy-efficient and safe for overnight use in bedrooms.

Fan Heaters & Ceramic Heaters use a fan to rapidly distribute warm air through a room. PTC ceramic elements are self-regulating and more energy efficient than older wire-element fan heaters. Great for quick heating of living rooms and offices.

Oil Column Heaters heat oil that circulates through sealed fins, providing a gentle, radiant heat that continues even after the unit switches off. Ideal for bedrooms and living areas where silent, sustained warmth is preferred.

Infrared Radiant Heaters heat objects and people directly using infrared radiation — not the air. Highly efficient for outdoor use, garages, and semi-open spaces where heating the air would be ineffective.

Convection Heaters draw cold air in from below, heat it, and release warm air from the top. They create a natural convection current that gradually raises the temperature of an entire room.

Choosing the Right Heater

As a general rule, you need approximately 100 watts of heating capacity per square metre of floor space. A 10sqm bedroom needs roughly 1,000W; a 30sqm open-plan living area needs 3,000W or more. For Australian winters, a good quality 2,400W electric heater will comfortably heat a standard bedroom or small living room.

Safety Tips

• Never leave portable heaters unattended for extended periods
• Keep heaters at least 1 metre away from furniture, curtains, and bedding
• Never use extension cords with high-wattage heaters
• Choose models with tip-over protection and overheat auto shut-off

Frequently Asked Questions

Are electric heaters expensive to run in Australia? At Australia's average electricity rate of approximately $0.30/kWh, a 2,400W heater running for 4 hours costs about $0.29. Models with thermostats and timers significantly reduce running costs by avoiding unnecessary heating.

What is the most energy-efficient electric heater? For small to medium rooms, PTC ceramic fan heaters and infrared heaters offer excellent efficiency. For sustained warmth in a large room, oil column heaters with a thermostat are very efficient.