Dimplex do one called an eco heater. It is a convector type heater (about the size of an oil filled radiator) but apparantly much cheaper to use than other electric heaters. They give off fairly good instant heat. I think Power City do them.
Another alternative would be a pot belly type heater that uses a gas bottle. It's called the Provance and gives terrific heat. Its on wheels so is very portable. During the bad weather we ran out of oil and oil delivery truck couldn't reach use, so I purchased one of these in Woodies and left it in the hallway to let the heat circulate throughout the house and it was very effective. They were selling for €299 reduced from €450 it think. Bottle of gas costs €29.50 so you would know how much it was costing to run without running up high electricity bills. Because it is made of cast iron it continues to throw out the heat even after you switch it off.
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