The 9 Best Oil Heaters in NZ

The best oil heaters in NZ for 2026 are the De’Longhi Radia S Easytronic and the Goldair 2400W 11 Fin, which pair steady, quiet warmth with proper thermostats and timers. Oil column heaters, also called oil-filled radiators, suit Kiwi bedrooms, studies and living rooms because they hold heat well, run silently and stay warm after switching off. This guide compares nine models sold in New Zealand and Australia, from powerful 2400W units for big rooms to compact 500W heaters for a desk nook, so you can match the right heater to your room and budget.

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We compared the manufacturer specs, safety features and verified owner reviews from New Zealand and Australian retailers. If you want to weigh oil heaters against panel, fan and other types, see our wider guide to the best heaters. Prices change often, so we do not list them here; tap through to check the current price on Amazon.

Heater	Best for	Power	Timer
1. De’Longhi Radia S Easytronic	Best overall	2000W	Yes (24h)
2. Goldair 2400W 11 Fin	Large or cold rooms	2400W + fan	Yes (24h)
3. Goldair 1900W 7 Fin	Value for medium rooms	1900W + fan	Yes (24h)
4. Russell Hobbs 7 Fin	Style on a mid budget	1500W	No
5. AIRCRMINI	Compact personal heat	500W	No
6. MYLEK 2000W	Child and pet-safe fins	2000W	No
7. De’Longhi DL1501T	Simple, quiet heat	1500W	Yes (24h)
8. Russell Hobbs 650W 5 Fin	Under-desk warmth	650W	No
9. Warmlite WL43002YW	Ultra-budget small space	650W	No

How we chose

Because this is a research-based roundup the best oil heater, we ranked each oil heater on the things that matter most for a New Zealand home. We looked at heat output against typical room size, whether there is a thermostat and timer for controlling running costs, safety features such as overheat cut-offs and tip-over switches, weight and portability, warranty length and verified owner feedback from NZ and Australian retailers. We also checked that each model is a current product rather than a discontinued line.

1. De’Longhi Radia S Easytronic Oil Heater

Best overall. The De’Longhi Radia S Easytronic is the best all-round oil heater in NZ for 2026, combining precise electronic control with enough output for a large living room.

It delivers 2000W and is rated for rooms up to 60 cubic metres, so it can handle an open-plan lounge that smaller units cannot. The Easytronic panel offers three comfort modes (Extra Care, Comfort and Sleep) and 12 temperature levels from 14 to 28 degrees; De’Longhi says automatic power regulation trims energy use by up to 25 percent, and the redesigned body gives up to 35 percent more radiating surface for a faster warm-up. A 24-hour digital timer and 360-degree castors round out the package.

Owners on NZ retailer listings highlight the quiet operation and the reassurance of the long warranty, which De’Longhi lists at 7 years. The main trade-off is size and price: at close to 12 kg it is the heaviest unit here and not the easiest to carry upstairs, and the electronic controls take a moment to learn compared with a simple dial.

Pros:

• Quiet operation with strong output for big rooms
• Precise electronic thermostat plus 24-hour timer
• Long 7-year warranty listed by De’Longhi
• 360-degree castors for easy moving

Cons:

• Heaviest unit in this guide
• Premium price
• Controls take a little learning

Key specs: Model TRRSE0920T; 2000W; rooms up to 60 cubic metres; 24-hour timer; electronic thermostat with 12 settings; safety thermostat and tip-over switch; White.

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2.Goldair 2400W 11 Fin Oil Heater

Best for large or cold rooms. For the biggest or coldest spaces, the Goldair 2400W 11 Fin puts out the most heat in this lineup and adds a turbo fan for a fast start.

It combines 2400W across 11 fins with a 400W independent ceramic fan that pushes warm air out quickly instead of waiting for the oil to heat. You get three heat settings, an adjustable thermostat, a 24-hour on/off timer, a safety tilt switch, overheat protection and an integrated carry handle, all standing about 63.6 cm tall on castors. It is sold widely across NZ through Mitre 10, Noel Leeming, The Warehouse and Harvey Norman, which makes local support easy to find.

Owners report it warms a large lounge faster than fan-free columns thanks to the turbo boost. The trade-offs are noise and running cost: the ceramic fan adds a low hum that fan-free rivals avoid, and at 2400W it is the biggest power draw here, so it is best used on the thermostat and timer rather than left on full.

Pros:

• Highest heat output in this guide
• Turbo fan for quick warm-up
• 24-hour timer and adjustable thermostat
• Easy to buy and service across NZ

Cons:

• Fan adds some noise
• Highest running cost at full power
• Larger footprint

Key specs: Model GOC1611TT; 2400W plus 400W ceramic fan; 11 fins; 3 heat settings; 24-hour timer; tilt switch and overheat protection; White.

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3.Goldair 1900W 7 Fin Oil Heater

Best value for medium rooms. The Goldair 1900W 7 Fin is the value pick for medium rooms, offering the same dual-tech oil-plus-fan design as its bigger sibling for less outlay.

It puts out 1900W in total, made up of a 1500W oil column plus a 400W ceramic fan, across 7 fins, and is aimed at rooms around 15 to 20 square metres. The feature set mirrors the 2400W model: three heat settings, an adjustable thermostat, a 24-hour timer, turbo fan boost, a tip-over switch and overheat protection. It measures roughly 627 by 390 by 250 mm and weighs about 9.6 kg.

Owners like the flexibility of running it silently as a plain oil column overnight, then using the fan for a quick morning boost. The trade-offs: 1900W is not enough for a big open-plan space, the fan is audible like on the larger Goldair, and wattage is quoted inconsistently on some listings, so confirm the model code GOC167TT before you buy.

Pros:

• Dual oil and fan flexibility
• Well suited to medium rooms
• 24-hour timer and thermostat
• 2-year warranty

Cons:

• Underpowered for large rooms
• Fan noise on boost
• Check the exact model code

Key specs: Model GOC167TT; 1900W (1500W oil plus 400W fan); 7 fins; 24-hour timer; tip-over switch and overheat protection; White.

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4. Russell Hobbs 7 Fin Oil Heater

Best styling on a mid budget. The Russell Hobbs 7 Fin is the style pick, wrapping a straightforward 1500W oil column in a matte-black finish that blends into a modern room better than glossy white.

It offers three heat settings (600W, 900W and 1500W) with an adjustable thermostat, and is rated for rooms up to about 15 square metres. Castors, cord storage and a carry handle make it easy to shift; overheat protection and a tip-over switch cover safety; and Russell Hobbs states it meets Australian and New Zealand safety standards, backed by a 2-year guarantee. At about 62 by 32.5 by 24 cm and 5.2 kg it is lighter and slimmer than the De’Longhi.

Owners note the matte finish looks more premium than glossy rivals and the controls are refreshingly simple. The trade-off is features: there is no timer and no fan, so warm-up is slower and you cannot schedule it, which makes it a bedroom or study heater rather than a lounge unit.

Pros:

• Smart matte-black look
• Simple, no-fuss controls
• Lightweight and slim
• Meets AU/NZ safety standards

Cons:

• No timer
• No fan, so slower to warm up
• Best for smaller rooms only

Key specs: Model RHOFR7004B-AU; 1500W; 7 fins; 3 heat settings; adjustable thermostat; tip-over switch and overheat protection; Matte Black.

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5. AIRCRMINI Oil Filled Radiator Heater

Best compact personal heater. The AIRCRMINI is the compact choice for personal, spot heating: a 500W mini radiator for a desk, small study or caravan rather than a whole room.

It runs at 500W, is IP20 rated and measures roughly 410 by 135 by 270 mm at about 3.5 kg, with variable thermostat control and a cut-out switch for overheat and thermal safety. A carry handle lets you move it to wherever you are sitting. Because output is low, the running cost stays modest and it is quiet in use.

The trade-off is obvious: at 500W it will not bring a normal lounge or bedroom to a cosy temperature, so treat it as a personal or small-space heater, and note there is no timer. Sourcing note: this is a UK-market Airmaster product confirmed via UK retailers, so in New Zealand it is reached mainly through import. Confirm current NZ availability before buying.

Pros:

• Very compact and light
• Low running cost
• Quiet in use
• Simple variable thermostat

Cons:

• Only 500W, personal use only
• No timer
• UK-market model with limited NZ stock

Key specs: Model AIRCRMINI (Airmaster CRMINI); 500W; variable thermostat; overheat cut-out; IP20; White or Black.

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6. MYLEK 2000W Oil Filled Heater

Best child and pet-safe fins. The MYLEK 2000W is a family-minded pick, with thick, rounded fins designed to stay safer around children and pets while still heating a decent-sized room.

It delivers 2000W with three heat settings (800W, 1200W and 2000W) and an adjustable thermostat that cycles the unit off and on to hold your set temperature, suiting rooms up to about 20 square metres. A safety tip-over switch and overheat cut-out are included, and MYLEK highlights the rounded, extra-thick fins as a family-safe feature. It stands about 60 cm tall.

Owners report quick warm-up and steady heat retention. The trade-offs: the base 2000W model uses a simple mechanical dial rather than a timer, with timer versions costing more, and like the other budget units this is a UK brand. Sourcing note: confirmed via UK retailers only, so NZ buyers should confirm stock and the exact colour variant before ordering.

Pros:

• Good output for medium rooms
• Rounded, child and pet-safe fins
• Adjustable thermostat
• Three heat settings

Cons:

• Base model has no timer
• UK brand with limited NZ stock
• Confirm colour and variant

Key specs: Model MYLEK 2000W oil-filled radiator; 2000W; 3 heat settings; adjustable thermostat; tip-over switch and overheat cut-out; White.

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7. De’Longhi DL1501T Oil Column Heater

Best simple, quiet De’Longhi. The De’Longhi DL1501T is the simple, quiet De’Longhi: a fan-free 1500W column with a 24-hour timer for people who want steady warmth without electronic menus.

It runs at 1500W, down to a 700W minimum, across 7 fins and is rated for rooms up to 45 cubic metres, with mechanical controls, an adjustable room thermostat and a 24-hour timer. Thermal slots in the fins help spread heat by convection while keeping surface temperatures lower; a tip-over switch, safety thermostat and cool-touch handle cover safety; and De’Longhi lists a 7-year warranty. Pre-assembled castors and cord storage make it easy to move at about 10.6 kg.

Owners like the quiet, no-nonsense operation and the long warranty. The trade-offs: with no fan the warm-up is slower than the Goldair dual-tech units, and the DL1501T was showing out of stock on De’Longhi’s own Australian store at the time of writing, though it is still listed at other AU retailers, so check availability first.

Pros:

• Quiet fan-free heat
• 24-hour timer
• Long 7-year warranty
• Cool-touch handle

Cons:

• Slower warm-up with no fan
• On the heavy side
• Stock can be patchy

Key specs: Model DL1501T; 1500W (700W minimum); 7 fins; 3 settings; 24-hour timer; tip-over switch and safety thermostat; White.

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8. Russell Hobbs 650W 5 Fin

Best under-desk warmth. The Russell Hobbs 650W 5 Fin is a tiny under-desk heater: a slimline 650W radiator for a small room of up to about 10 square metres or a cold corner of a home office.

It uses 650W across 5 fins with a variable thermostat, a power indicator, an integrated carry handle, castors, a 1.5 m cord with cord storage, and overheat protection. It is genuinely small at about 38 by 13.5 by 25.5 cm and 2.8 kg, so it tucks beside a desk and moves with one hand.

Owners report it works best as a gentle top-up heater rather than a primary source. The trade-offs: 650W and no timer mean it is only for small spaces and it warms up slowly. NZ shoppers should confirm the RHOFR3001 variant is stocked locally, as it is primarily a UK and Australian catalogue model.

Pros:

• Very small and light
• Easy to move one-handed
• Variable thermostat
• Low running cost

Cons:

• Only 650W, small rooms only
• No timer
• Confirm NZ availability

Key specs: Model RHOFR3001; 650W; 5 fins; variable thermostat; overheat protection; Black.

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9. Warmlite WL43002YW

Best ultra-budget small heater. The Warmlite WL43002YW is the ultra-budget small-space heater: a basic 650W five-fin radiator for anyone who just needs simple background warmth.

It puts out 650W across 5 fins using both radiant and convection heat, controlled by a manual thermostat dial with no digital display, timer or remote. Overheat protection, a tip-over switch, a carry handle, castors and an LED power indicator are all included, and it weighs about 3.1 kg, so it is easy to move room to room.

Owners report it does the job for a small, well-insulated space. The trade-offs: the manual dial is the only control, output is low, and this is a UK-market unit that ships with a UK plug and a 230V rating. Sourcing note: confirmed via UK retailers only, so NZ buyers must confirm a compatible NZ or AU version, or plan for a plug solution, before buying.

Pros:

• Lowest-cost pick here
• Light and portable
• Basic safety cut-offs

Cons:

• Manual dial only
• Low 650W output
• UK plug and model, confirm NZ compatibility

Key specs: Model WL43002YW; 650W; 5 fins; manual thermostat; overheat protection and tip-over switch; White.

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The verdict

For most NZ homes, the De’Longhi Radia S Easytronic is the best oil heater to buy in 2026: it has the output for a large room, precise electronic control and a long warranty. If you want the fastest warm-up or need to heat a big, cold space, the Goldair 2400W 11 Fin and its turbo fan make more sense, while the Goldair 1900W 7 Fin covers medium rooms for less. For bedrooms and studies, the fan-free De’Longhi DL1501T and the smart-looking Russell Hobbs 7 Fin are quiet, tidy options, and the 500W and 650W models suit desks and small nooks only. Whatever you choose, run it on a thermostat and timer to keep costs down, and pair it with a good electric blanket for the coldest nights. When the seasons turn, the same room might need a portable air conditioner instead, or a budget-friendly air cooler for milder days.

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