Which heater

[stuarta]

Woke up this morning and a Dimplex oil filled radiator we had in the bedroom has decided to stop heating up. Lights are all on and if I move the dial to frost setting I can hear the 'stat clicking in and out.

I was going to test it again tonight and seen a few items about fixing them (not sure if this is possible) but in the meantime, looking for alternatives.

I understand a convector heater is quicker to warm up (we do have one of these as well) but it's nice to be able to warm clothes and I'm guessing this is a no-no with convector's. Have seen a ceramic one which I've read warms up quick, but don't know if it's safe to cover these as well.

Can someone advise please.

Thanks

 

[tonyelectric]

The only type of heater suitable for covering as you suggest is an oil filled panel radiator, which to all intents and purposes mimics the function of a water rad.

An alternative to oil filled is a standard water filled rad with an immersion element (some makes produce these).

Chances are the element on your dimplex has gone, if its one of the old ones with a separate control box you can still get elements from Wellco but fitting them is something that has to be done with care or else you can end up with 2 gallon of sunflower oil on the carpet

 

[stuarta]

Nope it's a pretty new one, with electronic timer on ths side. Not sure on exact model but looks like the Dimplex OFC2000TI