OHbaby! Forums : Econo-Heat Panel Heaters https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 07:54:30 +0000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:01:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33541 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We ended up buying two units,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059409&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059409 Author: Kristy82
Subject: 33541
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 7:01pm

We ended up buying two units, the larger ones as they were not much dearer then the smaller one, we paid $169 each from Placemakers.
We turn them on at about 5pm and off again first thing in the morn when the kids wake up. They work well in our situation as we have the heat pump on 19 degrees 24/7 and that heats the core of the house. All we needed was a boost in the bedrooms where the heat pump was struggling to reach.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:01:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059409&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059409 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We just installed our Econo Heater...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059200&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059200 Author: Richie
Subject: 33541
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:19pm

We just installed our Econo Heater a few days ago in Isla's room. Our house has next to no insulation. There is some under the floor of Isla's room but none in walls or ceiling and it is a 1970's concrete block house so gets VERY cold in winter (we are in CHCH). Anyway, we leave it on 24/7 and it has been sitting at an average of 17degrees in her room. (we can get it up to 20+ degrees in there if we crank the heat pump in the lounge up to 26 degrees) The coldest it has got down to is 14 degrees but that was when there was a chilly frost outside! Without the heater it would be down around 10-11 degrees on a cold day... would hate to imagine how cold it would get during a frost without the heater! I rung the Econo Heat company before buying and he said they don't kick out huge amounts of heat but will warm the room to around 5 degrees more than what it would be without the heater. I've been pretty impressed with it so far! Easy to install too! If my DF can do it, anyone can! lol ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:19:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059200&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059200 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We have 2 econo heaters and they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059199&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059199 Author: MamaMore
Subject: 33541
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:19pm

We have 2 econo heaters and they were a waste of money. We have very tall ceilings and they just don't pump out enough heat to warm the bedrooms.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:19:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059199&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059199 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Haha WRX thats exactly what I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059142&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059142 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33541
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 3:24pm

Haha WRX thats exactly what I was expecting....and ended up taking blankets off DD's bed it was so warm in there! And its just a wee one. We live not that far out of Chch though.

How do you find the dimplex heater? Was it similar costwise to purchase? Because we are considering one of those for our room, don't really want to fork out for another pannel]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:24:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059142&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059142 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : just brought a dimplex water column...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059063&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059063 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 33541
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 2:33pm

just brought a dimplex water column heater at mitre 10 mega on the weekend and i asked the sales assistant about the econo heaters and she said they are only good for taking the chill off and heat the equivalent of 4 lightbulbs going in the room which seemed pointless to me hence the dimplex purchase. What do people think of the econo heaters in the colder areas of NZ ie southland and otago? Cos although i havent purchased one this time as i was looking for heating a babies room i want to make sure is warmer i might look at them again when the kids are older and dont need their rooms quite as warm during the night (josh is a blanket kicker so while young i like his room at a nice temp so he sleeps better)]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:33:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1059063&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1059063 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Its so great to read everyones...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1058962&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1058962 Author: LG
Subject: 33541
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 1:36pm

Its so great to read everyones opinions on these,after our 3rd oil heater stopped working i didnt want to get another one and the econoheaters look perfect. Thanks for the good idea!]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:36:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1058962&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1058962 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We are also looking at getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050349&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050349 Author: Richie
Subject: 33541
Posted: 02 June 2010 at 8:40am

We are also looking at getting one of these installed - in Isla's room. We are renting from my BIL and he got a massive heatpump put in our lounge (we were going to get small one in lounge and small one down hallway but were told one big one would be enough - it's not - our bedroom and Isla's room are still FREEZING! - our walls aren't insulated, brrrrrrr!) anyway...... I rung the Econoheat place the other day and told him our scenario and he said it would work perfectly. Just one in each bedroom. He said they use half the electricity an oil column uses (about the same as 2 lightbulbs I think he said, so very efficient) and they heat the room to about 5 degrees more than what temp would be without it. In our case, it will put Isla's room to at least 20 degrees (gets ReALLY cold in there!). They have 2 sizes. one to suit a 9sqm room and one to suit 12sqm. Glad there are so many good comments about them on here, looks like they are the way to go.
Also, thanks for mentioning Mitre 10 Mega, the hornby one is just down the road from us so very handy Might go have a look today. ]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:40:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050349&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050349 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We&#039;ve got a heatpump in our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050328&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050328 Author: clover
Subject: 33541
Posted: 02 June 2010 at 8:23am

We've got a heatpump in our hallway as well, it is smaller than the one in the main living but does a good job.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:23:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050328&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050328 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : we have one in Jayden&#039;s room...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050169&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050169 Author: Renee & Lauren
Subject: 33541
Posted: 01 June 2010 at 9:23pm

we have one in Jayden's room and it seems to work really well!! We have it on a timer - goes on at 5pm and switches off at 7:30am.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:23:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050169&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050169 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We&#039;re looking at these panels...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050148&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050148 Author: RBsMama
Subject: 33541
Posted: 01 June 2010 at 9:06pm

We're looking at these panels too, but does anyone know what temp it will actually heat a room to? My ds has wheezing/breathing issues during the winter and we're concerned that it wouldn't keep the room warm enough.

TIA]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:06:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1050148&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1050148 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Thanks for your reply, its not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036768&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036768 Author: Kristy82
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 2:16pm

Thanks for your reply, its not that they would not install the second heat pump in the hall way just that we were 'wasting our money as such'.
The main heatpump does heat the core of our house but the rooms are a little cooler then the main area's as they are on the south side. We like our house to be warm in all areas (we lived in Australia for 5 years and got used to warm nights.) and I think it would be alot cheaper to install econo heaters in all the bedroooms as opposed to a heat pump which may do the same thing.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 14:16:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036768&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036768 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : My friend is actually going to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036723&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036723 Author: emachan
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 1:54pm

My friend is actually going to sell me hers for half price as she got the smaller one - and should've gotten a bigger one (she has an old house with high ceilings) so just make sure you get the right sized one (or even go bigger).

They are way cheaper to run than oil column heaters - and safe to touch for wee ones (my DD almost pulled the oil heater on her as she was learning to pull herself up on things last winter - eeek!)]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 13:54:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036723&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036723 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Yeah mitre 10 mega is the cheapest,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036709&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036709 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 1:48pm

Yeah mitre 10 mega is the cheapest, and we haven't noticed a change the power bill and we had it last winter, the coldest winter in ages.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 13:48:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036709&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036709 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We use them in our house for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036649&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036649 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 1:23pm

We use them in our house for the kids rooms, ones a double and one is a single, both are kept warm brilliantly. Our heat pump heats the core of our house and our place is a year old, although built in maxim panel, not normal insulation.

Shop around, mitre 10 mega in hornby was by far the cheapest we found by a good $30 ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 13:23:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036649&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036649 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : I only put the econo heater on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036404&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036404 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 11:26am

I only put the econo heater on for about 1 hour before we go to bed, I shut the bedroom door to keep the warmth in, and turn it off when I go to bed its warm enough.  Don't need it on all night yet.

]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 11:26:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036404&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036404 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We were using an oil colomn heater...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036390&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036390 Author: palomino
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 11:20am

We were using an oil colomn heater and had that going for similar period of time, sometimes over night so have noticed a drop compared to when we had that cranking. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 11:20:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036390&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036390 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We had them in our last house...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036280&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036280 Author: Peanut
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 10:21am

We had them in our last house and they were awesome. We had a 100 year old cottage in ChCh so not exactly warm with only open fires for heating. The bedrooms stayed really warm but we left ours on the whole time. We noticed no difference in our power bill at all and would have as it was the only thing added on in winter.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 10:21:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036280&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036280 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We have them in our bedrooms but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036246&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036246 Author: kebakat
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 10:09am

We have them in our bedrooms but we don't use them all the time. I use to when I was studying in my bedroom and I honestly didn't even notice any change in our power bill at the time. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 10:09:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036246&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036246 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Our IL&#039;s have not long built...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036193&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036193 Author: RedHeadDuck
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 9:48am

Our IL's have not long built a new house. They have a heat pump in the living area, and a heat pump in the hallway and it works brilliantly.

I think they keep their hallway heat pump on the lowest setting (16 degrees?) and only put it up to 18degrees when it gets really cold (and hey, we live in southland!). It works real well as they have it on "quiet" mode all the time and it just potters along keeping the cold out, but not warming it as such...]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 09:48:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036193&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036193 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Yeah we looked into it but d=our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036113&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036113 Author: High9
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 9:13am

Yeah we looked into it but d=our exterior walls and even our interior walls aren't insulated (yes it's freezing) so we were told not to get it as obviously the heat would just go through the wall to outside. I'm sure as your house is new that shouldn't be a problem.

Lisette we did the maths before we found out we couldn't get one anyway and didn't think it was worth it either.

Why were you told not to get another heat pump? DP Gma has one in the main living area and one in the hallway for the bedrooms, FIL installs them and he had no problem with doing it. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 09:13:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036113&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036113 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Those of you with the econo heaters,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036037&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036037 Author: bopmum
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 8:23am

Those of you with the econo heaters, how has it affected your power bill? We were looking at getting one, but DP did the math as what was on their website and didn't think it was worth it?]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 08:23:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036037&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036037 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : We&#039;ve got one in our room...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036002&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036002 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 7:52am

We've got one in our room they are great, they don't put out a fierce heat but they do take the chill off the air - we're in the Manawatu and it does get cold.

We got one put in our hallway too which we hardly ever use.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 07:52:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1036002&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1036002 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : fattartsrock wrote:They are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035996&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035996 Author: palomino
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 7:46am

Originally posted by fattartsrock fattartsrock wrote:

They are super good in bedrooms. You can leave them on all the time, but we don't. I just go in and turn it on about 4pm and turn it off when I go to bed, or when they go to bed if its warm enough. You could put them on timers I guess, but I jsut do it that way. Love them and totally reccomend them.


We do this too, i know they say you can leave them on all the time, but we dont need too.   

Highly recommended here too]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 07:46:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035996&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035996 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Weve got one in DS room and one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035968&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035968 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 33541
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 7:12am

Weve got one in DS room and one in ours and they are great!]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 07:12:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035968&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035968 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : They are super good in bedrooms....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035895&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035895 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 33541
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:11pm

They are super good in bedrooms. You can leave them on all the time, but we don't. I just go in and turn it on about 4pm and turn it off when I go to bed, or when they go to bed if its warm enough. You could put them on timers I guess, but I jsut do it that way. Love them and totally reccomend them.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 22:11:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035895&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035895 <![CDATA[Econo-Heat Panel Heaters : Just wondering if anyone has these...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035813&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035813 Author: Kristy82
Subject: 33541
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:27pm

Just wondering if anyone has these and what are your thoughts.

We built our house and moved in about two months ago. We live in Rolleston (just out of CHCH) and it can get really cold during winter, well most of it.
Anyway, when we were building we were originally going to go with a big heat pump which would cover the main living areas and a heat pump in the hallway which would cover the bedrooms and remainder of the house. Our electrician and several other people told us we were mad and wasting our money on the Heat pump down the hall as we also had a HRV being installed. So we ditched the heat pump down the hall.
Its now coming into the cooler months and although our main heat pump does not warm the bedrooms its not totally warm in the rooms... Just wondering if a Econo-Heat panel heater would be an ideal soloution for the kids bedrooms anyway!?

Edited by Kristy82]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 21:27:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33541&PID=1035813&title=econoheat-panel-heaters#1035813