Mirrorstone Air Infrared + Convection Heating Panel With Remote - 600-1400W

At eighty one years of age I don't consider myself particularly tech savvy, and when my granddaughter suggested the remote control version of this heater rather than the simpler dial model for my sheltered accommodation flat, I have to admit I was quite hesitant, worried it might be overly complicated for someone of my generation who never really grew up with all these modern gadgets everyone seems to rely on nowadays. My granddaughter was patient with me though, and helped order it online on my behalf after talking through exactly what I needed given the layout of my small flat and where the heater would need to be positioned relative to where I usually sit during the day. Delivery arrived within the stated timeframe, and the warden at my sheltered accommodation kindly arranged for the maintenance man to fit it for me, which apparently only took about twenty five minutes given how straightforward these panel heaters are to install regardless of which control option you choose. Once it was up and running my granddaughter spent a good half hour with me going through exactly how to use the remote, and I have to say it turned out to be far simpler than I had feared, large clear buttons that even my slightly shaky hands can manage without too much difficulty, and a display that's easy enough to read without needing my strongest reading glasses. Being able to adjust the temperature from my chair rather than having to get up, which is becoming more of a challenge for me these days with my hip not being what it used to be, has made a genuine difference to my daily comfort and independence, something that matters enormously to me at this stage of my life when I'm trying hard to manage as much as possible on my own without constantly relying on others for every small task. The open window detection feature has also given my granddaughter real peace of mind, apparently it means the heater won't waste money running at full power if I forget to close my window properly, which I do sometimes do given my memory isn't quite as sharp as it once was, so knowing there's a sensible safeguard built in without me having to think about it constantly is genuinely reassuring for both of us. Overall I'm delighted with this purchase and rather pleasantly surprised at how manageable the remote control turned out to be despite my initial worries about the technology being too complicated for someone my age. My granddaughter was quite right to encourage me towards this particular version, and I would happily recommend it to other people my age who might share similar initial concerns about modern remote controlled devices.

At seventy six years old I don't move around quite as easily as I used to, particularly on cold mornings when my joints are at their stiffest, so when my daughter suggested the remote control version of this heater rather than the standard dial model for my living room, I was a little sceptical about needing anything so modern, but I have to admit she was completely right about how useful it would be. Being able to adjust the temperature from my armchair without having to get up and cross the room, especially first thing when I'm at my stiffest, has made a genuine practical difference to my daily comfort. My daughter ordered it online for me and arranged for a local handyman to fit it, which he said took about half an hour, no different apparently to fitting the standard dial version. The remote itself has nice large buttons which suit my eyesight, which isn't what it used to be, and I've had no trouble learning to use it despite not being particularly good with modern gadgets generally. The open window detection is a feature I wasn't expecting to appreciate but I do like a bit of fresh air in the mornings and it's reassuring knowing the heater adjusts sensibly rather than wasting energy while the window's open. Really grateful to my daughter for suggesting this, it's made a genuine difference to my day to day comfort.

Bought this remote control heater for our bedroom, mainly attracted by the idea of being able to adjust the temperature without getting out of bed on cold mornings, which given how our bedroom is positioned on the colder side of the house facing north, is something we've struggled with for years using various different heaters that never quite solved the problem satisfactorily. Ordering through the website was simple enough, no complaints about that part of the experience, and delivery arrived within the stated timeframe in good condition, well packaged with everything needed for both the heater installation and getting the remote paired and working correctly. My husband fitted the heater himself over a weekend, said the process was standard regardless of which control option we'd chosen, just the usual bracket kit and wiring considerations any panel heater would need regardless of the specific model. The remote itself works well for the most part and has genuinely improved our mornings, being able to set the room warming up before we even get out from under the covers has made a noticeable difference to how pleasant those first few minutes of the day feel during the colder months. However, the reason I'm giving four stars rather than five is that we've noticed the remote occasionally seems to need a firmer press than expected to register the command, particularly first thing in the morning when perhaps our fingers aren't quite as coordinated as later in the day, which is a minor niggle but worth mentioning for anyone considering this particular model. The open window detection has been useful too, since we do like a bit of fresh air overnight even during the colder months, and the heater seems to sensibly account for the window being open rather than running at full power uselessly throughout the night while heat escapes unnecessarily, which we appreciate both for the environmental impact and for keeping our electricity costs sensible given how much we're now using this particular heater compared to our previous less effective options. Build quality of the heater unit itself feels excellent, definitely a step up from cheaper alternatives we've owned previously in this same bedroom over the years, even if the remote's occasional need for a firmer press is a minor point of frustration in an otherwise very positive overall experience with this purchase. Overall we are still very happy with this heater and would recommend it to others looking to solve a similarly persistent cold bedroom problem, just be aware the remote might occasionally need a slightly more deliberate press to register properly, particularly during those groggy first moments of the morning when precision isn't necessarily at its peak.