Electric heaters

Dimplex OFRC24TIB review

Dimplex OFRC24TIB

CHOICE Expert Rating

55%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Frost watch function.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK heating performance.
  • Borderline comparative energy efficiency.
  • Control labels hard to read – they are moulded in the plastic with no contrasting colour.
  • Heavy – not very easy to move.

Type

Heater type
Convection
Design
Oil-free column

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
55%
Heating score
53%
Ease of use score
58%
kWh at maximum over 2 hours
3.2
Comparative energy efficiency
Borderline
Noise with fan on (dBA)
N/A
Passes safety tests
Pass

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
B
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$229.00
Running costs for 2 hours
$1.28
Running costs in winter
$320.00

Specifications

Fan settings
N/A
Heat settings
2
Claimed maximum wattage
2400
Weight (kg)
10.8
Cord length (m)
2.1
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
63 x 54 x 14
Company
Glen Dimplex Australia
Website
dimplex.com.au

Features

Fan
Remote control
Castors and wheels
Carry handle
Oscillation
Wall mountable
Lock
Frost watch
Timer
App compatible
Not tested
Thermal cut-out
Thermostat
Tilt switch
Fan-only option
N/A
Cord storage

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