The line of Delonghi electric space heaters can, discarding sealed oil-based radiators, be summed up primarily in their ceramic tower models. Lacking the quartz tube displays of other electric heaters, Delonghi’s ceramic products eschew traditional designs for more artistic takes on interior heating. The smooth towers mounted on simple rounded platforms are strongly reminiscent of abstract sculptures, and the (generally black) casings tend to hide the inside workings of the machines thoroughly. What Delonghi space heaters do reveal, as the sole significant feature in the otherwise smooth outer surfaces, is a digital control display, generally with an eye-catching orange screen. This display shows the temperature very prominently with other minor statistics off to the sides. Prices of forty-five to eighty dollars keep the models well within the range of the average customer while also giving the home a superficial look of high-class expense. For this reason, Delonghi is often a favorite for people who value looks more than, or equally alongside, functionality.
In terms of sheer heating ability, a Delonghi space heater offers nothing exceptionally over the competition. However, it has a variety of useful minor convenience features that help to justify the shiny outer shells. Most models come with their own remote controls with all the relevant functions on them, allowing them to be operated from a distance, or with little movement. Also commonly included is an oscillation feature to distribute heat as evenly as possible, although this is admittedly standard for the better heaters at this point in time. More exotic is the frequent appearance of digital timers to program timed uses of the heaters. Unfortunately most models must remain upright to function properly, and will shut themselves off if turned over onto their sides. However, with a size somewhat less than the average desktop CPU, finding space for a heater isn’t difficult. Specific programmable modes for ventilating air or preventing freezing conditions help give the remote enough buttons to justify its inclusion, particularly alongside the fully adjustable thermostat and three separate levels of overall power.
The models currently offered by Delonghi aren’t entirely silent running. For comparison, they tend to be considerably less noisy than a hair dryer, but still noticeable. This can be an issue if one is easily irritated by background noise, or if a heater is needed for sleeping. Other companies may manage slightly better with specific models, although absolutely silent heaters aren’t yet technologically possible. Compounding this slightly is the fact that Delonghi models tend to complement their many settings by emitting small beeps with every change. This may or may not bother you, but seems unnecessary as an overall design point given the many settings available to tweak in small degrees. However, it does reinforce the feel of the Delonghi models being classy and high tech, rather than a bare minimum plug it in and go heater.
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