Igenix IG5250 Portable Convector Heater with Timer 2000W review

About the Igenix IG5250

The IG5250 is a freestanding convector heater rated at 2000W on a 220 to 240V supply. It has three power levels (750W, 1250W and 2000W), shown by switches that light when the elements are on. A dial sets the thermostat. Turned fully anti-clockwise, it gives frost protection.

A 24-hour timer lets you set the heater to come on and go off at chosen times, for example to take the chill off a room before you get up. It is a mechanical dial rather than a digital programmer. Safety features are overheat protection and a tip-over switch.

The heater stands on two plastic feet that you fit before first use. Retailer listings give the weight as around 2kg, and it is light enough to carry from room to room. Listings disagree on its exact dimensions, so check the size on the retailer's page if space is tight. The manual says to use it indoors only and to keep the grilles uncovered.

What owners report about the Igenix IG5250

Owner feedback on this exact model is limited, and what follows comes from a small number of retailer reviews. Most are positive. Owners say it is simple to use, with only a few controls, and that it is small and light enough to move around or take to a caravan. Several say it warms a room quickly for the money, and that turning the thermostat down keeps the room comfortable without using much power. The mechanical timer gets specific praise as useful.

The complaints are modest. One owner found the heat output weaker than other heaters they had used, and another said the thermostat reacts slowly. Some found it smaller and flimsier than they expected. The two plastic feet must be fitted before use, and one owner found attaching them fiddly. One owner was uneasy about leaving a heater on around the clock to use the timer, and would not buy a timed model again. The reviews describe no pattern of failures.

Who the Igenix IG5250 suits

The IG5250 suits someone who wants a cheap, light heater for a bedroom, small office, caravan or spare room, and who will use the timer to pre-warm the space. It is easy to operate and easy to carry.

Look elsewhere if you need to heat a large or open-plan room, since 2kW is modest and owners describe it as better for smaller spaces. If you want a digital display, a remote or precise scheduling, the Devola 2000W Convector Heater DVCH2BL has them. For a bigger room or a conservatory, the Dimplex ML Convector Heater 3kW ML3TSTie7 is the stronger option.

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