Mirrorstone Air Infrared + Convection Vertical Heating Panel With Remote - 1000-1400W

I relocated to the UK from Japan for work a few years ago and one thing I have noticed about British homes is how many awkward narrow spaces exist that never seem to have proper heating solutions, this is less common in Japanese apartments where space efficiency is considered very carefully from the initial design stage of most buildings. My rented flat has a narrow section of wall in the hallway near the front door where standard heaters would never fit properly given the limited wall space available once you account for the coat hooks and shoe storage typical of British homes I have encountered since arriving here. I researched several options before finding this vertical remote control panel, which seemed like a sensible solution given the slim design compared to other heaters I compared it against during my search online for something that would actually fit the space available. Ordering process through the website was straightforward, though I did contact customer service by phone with questions about installation since I am renting and needed to confirm with my landlord about wall fixings beforehand. Delivery arrived within the stated timeframe, well packaged despite the unusual shape of the item being shipped. I arranged for a handyman to install it once my landlord approved, installation took approximately thirty minutes according to what I was told, no particular problems encountered given the narrower shape actually made positioning in that tight hallway spot easier than expected. Went with the 1000w version given the relatively small size of the hallway space requiring heating. The reason for four stars rather than full marks is that I found the remote's response occasionally delayed by a second or two, which is a minor issue but noticeable when trying to make quick adjustments before leaving the flat in the mornings during colder weather. Since having the heater installed the hallway feels significantly warmer, no longer that immediate cold sensation entering the flat during colder months which was previously quite unpleasant coming home after work in winter evenings. The open window detection has been useful too given I like fresh air occasionally. Build quality appears excellent, feels substantial and well constructed. Overall extremely satisfied with this purchase despite the minor remote delay, and would recommend to anyone else living in rented accommodation with similarly narrow awkward spaces requiring effective heating without extensive structural modification to their property.

I've always been a creature of habit and generally suspicious of anything marketed as a modern improvement, which is why when my wife suggested this vertical remote control heater for our narrow dining room alcove rather than simply doing without heating in that particular corner, I took quite a bit of persuading before agreeing to the purchase at all. The alcove in question has never had any proper heating given how narrow it is, a genuinely awkward little architectural quirk that came with our older cottage and has always just sat there as a cold, unused nook despite various attempts to make use of the space over the years we've lived here. Having now used this heater for the better part of a winter, I have come round to appreciating the genuine practical benefits it offers. Being able to adjust the temperature precisely from wherever we happen to be sitting during a family meal, rather than someone having to get up mid conversation to reach into that awkward alcove and fiddle with a dial, has proven more useful in daily practice than I expected when my wife first raised the idea. Ordered through the website, my wife handled most of the process while I remained somewhat sceptical from the sidelines, and delivery arrived within the stated timeframe in good condition. I fitted the heater myself into the alcove, finding the narrower vertical shape actually made positioning considerably easier than I'd anticipated given how tight the available space was to begin with. The remote itself is simple enough to operate, clear buttons and a straightforward display showing the target temperature, nothing overly complicated about it despite my initial reservations about unnecessary modern technology being tacked onto what is fundamentally a simple heating appliance stuffed into an awkward gap. The open window detection feature has been the aspect that's genuinely won me over the most, we like a bit of fresh air during meal preparation and the heater seems to sensibly recognise when the kitchen window nearby is open and reduces output accordingly rather than continuing to waste energy needlessly. Went with the 1400w version given how large our dining room is once you account for the high ceilings typical of this style of older cottage. Build quality throughout feels solid and well made, nothing about it feels rushed or cheaply assembled, which has further reassured me this wasn't simply an unnecessary expense my wife had talked me into. Overall I'm happy to admit my wife was right to push for this particular solution, and would now recommend the vertical remote control version to others dealing with a similarly awkward narrow alcove or nook that's never had proper heating in an older property like ours.

Very good quality, love the slim design and remote control, very happy with this purchase.