Best bathroom heaters in Australia 2024

The best bathroom heaters in Australia

• Best bathroom heater (overall): Midas Quattro 3-in-1 Bathroom Heater
• Best bathroom 3-in-1 heater (exhaust fans, light and heater): Ventair Sahara Exhaust Fan with Fan Forced Heater & LED Light
• Best portable/space heater for bathroom: Kogan Portable Ceramic Fan Heater
• Best bathroom fan heater: Thermogroup Thermofan TF 1800 Bathroom Fan Heater
• Best energy-efficient bathroom heater: Winterwarm WWDF20E Downflow Electric Bathroom Fan Heater

A bathroom heater is a handy appliance that can help keep your bathroom warm and toasty during cold months. It also helps remove excess moisture and odour, preventing mould and mildew from forming.

To find the right model for your needs, consider if you want a simple bathroom heater, an exhaust fan option or a model with a fan, heater and light. These options come in different sizes and prices, with 3-in-1 bathroom heaters being more expensive than simple fan-only heaters. You might also want to consider the durability, ease of use and safety features before purchase.

The team at Finder looked at numerous bathroom heaters from online retailers like Amazon, Harvey Norman, Kogan and The Lighting Outlet to find the top products for different purposes and price points. We considered customer ratings and reviews when picking options for this list. We also chose bathroom heaters for each category based on their key product features.

For more general information on heaters, check out our guide to the 16 best heaters in Australia.

Read our full methodology below.

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With a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on The Lighting Outlet, we recommend the Midas Quattro 3-in-1 Bathroom Heater as the best overall bathroom heater. This is also one of our picks for the best heaters available online.

Featuring durable IR lamps for instant heating, this Midas heater offers a very high airflow extraction of up to 270m³ per hour. It comes with a wall controller with 4 switches for heat, light and fan adjustment. For safety, it also has a thermal cut-out feature.

Customers praised the product's ease of use, value for money and versatility. It is easy to install and comes with a cut-out template for convenience. Users said it heats up quickly, ensuring the entire bathroom is warm and cosy even on the coldest night. It's not the most stylish bathroom heater there is, but it's a pretty decent option if you're on a budget.

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When it comes to the best 3-in-1 option, we recommend the Ventair Sahara Exhaust Fan with Fan Forced Heater & LED Light. On The Lighting Outlet, it has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

The Sahara is a versatile bathroom heater featuring an LED light with linear vents and fan-powered heating technology. It quickly circulates warmth around the bathroom, ensuring you are cosy on cold days. During the summer, the unit's fan operates independently and adds cool air to the room.

This exhaust fan is the most expensive option on the list. Despite this, it remains a top pick for customers looking for year-round ventilation for their bathrooms. It has a 380 m3 per hour extraction capacity to ensure the area is clean and dry, preventing mildew and mould growth. Users said it also looks sleek and blends into any bathroom aesthetic. It's a bit of a pain to install and requires a licensed electrician, but this seems to be a minor concern.

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With a rating of 4 out of 5 stars on the brand's official website, we chose Kogan's Portable Ceramic Fan Heater as the best portable option for bathrooms.

Kogan's Portable Ceramic Fan Heater features a sleek cylindrical case with an LED thermostat and control panel for ease of use. It uses PTC ceramic. Technology and wide-angle oscillation to efficiently heat a small bathroom or home office. With 2 heat settings, it also produces a heat output of up to 1,200W with a temperature range of 15°C to 37°C.

Customers praised the product's ease of use, sleek design and value for money. Despite its affordable price tag and small footprint, this little number packs a punch offering a cosy warmth in 4 minutes. Users were also impressed by its durable build and versatility. Several users said this also works particularly well for heating a small camper van. It doesn't have a remote and it's a bit noisier than other bathroom heaters, but these seem to be minor issues for most buyers.

How do Australians rate Kogan's heaters?

86% of surveyed Australians recommend Kogan

4.4

Value for money

4.2

Overall

4.3

Performance

4.4

Ease of use

4

Cleaning and maintenance

4

Product features

How Kogan compares

In the 2023 Finder Retail Awards, we surveyed over 34,000 Australians about their retail purchases to discover which were their favourite brands across 170 product categories and over 1,200 total brands.

For heaters, Kogan was ranked 2nd for value for money, 3rd for performance, 3rd for ease of use, 8th for cleaning and maintenance and 5th for product features.

12 brands were rated across these decision criteria.

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This slimline bathroom fan has a clean, modern design that blends into any bathroom aesthetic. Along with a suite of easy-to-use programmable functions, customers call out how powerful and effective it is at heating large bathrooms. This is why it's our winner for the best bathroom fan heater.

Touchscreen controls make this a dream to use and are positioned at the very top of the machine in line with its minimalist design.

While you can manually adjust the temperature, for a more hands-off and energy efficient approach, set-up auto mode. When on, this fantastic little feature automatically heats the bathroom to your ideal temperature when you're around and reduces it to an ambient temperature when you're not.

Other handy features include a towel rail at its base for warm toasty towels (hurrah!) and a timer to turn it on at a select hour.

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For the best energy-efficient bathroom heater, we picked the Winterwarm WWDF20E Downflow Electric Bathroom Fan Heater, which has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. This model is also one of our picks for the best electric heaters you can buy right now in Australia.

This Winterwarm heater provides rapid warmth and an adjustable heat output at installation. It runs for about 30 minutes before switching off. But you can reactivate it by pulling its easy-to-use pull cord. With 2,000W of power, this can quickly heat a small bathroom.

With a mechanical control and wall-mounted design, this fan heater is an affordable and energy-efficient option if you're on a budget. While it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of higher-end models, it remains a favourite among Amazon customers. It warms up bathrooms without energy costs running through the roof and features a durable build with an IP22 rating.

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Types of bathroom heaters

There are tons of bathroom heaters available in the market. They also come in many shapes and sizes, which makes shopping for the best model a bit confusing. To help with your buying decision, we've listed the most popular ones:

• Ceiling bathroom heater. This is the most popular type of bathroom heater available. It doesn't take up much space and can be reinstalled elsewhere. However, installation can be complicated.
• Wall bathroom heaters. Wall options are attached to the wall using a hook or permanent screws. They provide efficient heating at an affordable cost.
• Portable bathroom heater. It is small and easy to carry around. It is also ideal for rented apartments as it doesn't require any installation. However, it may be too weak for medium and large bathrooms.
• 3-in-1 bathroom heater. This has the functionality of a heater, light and fan to ensure your bathroom is clean and warm during winter. However, it tends to be more expensive than other options.
• Exhaust fan with heater. An exhaust fan with a heater is a great option for year-round use. It warms the bathroom by circulating hot air during the winter and produces cool air to keep the area dry during summer.

What to consider when buying a portable bathroom heater

Safety tips

Follow these tips to make sure your bathroom heater is safely and properly operated:

• Don't place your bathroom heater near or in the tub, sink or shower.
• Never leave your heater running unattended.
• Avoid towels, bath products and other objects from obstructing the heater's airflow.
• Make sure your ceiling or wall heater is installed properly by a licensed electrician.
• Keep portable heaters at least 60cm away from the tub, sink or shower. Even if they are marketed as waterproof, portable heaters still pose safety risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it safe to leave a bathroom heater on overnight?

  No, you should never leave a bathroom heater on overnight.

• Where is the best place to put my bathroom heater?

  You can place your bathroom heater in the ceiling, wall or countertop provided it is at a safe distance from the tub, sink, shower and other water sources. If it has an IP22 rating this should be 60cm or more from the shower or bath.

• Can a bathroom heater keep my bathroom clean?

  Combined with a regular cleaning schedule, a bathroom heater can help keep your bathroom in its best condition. It helps remove moisture in the air, preventing mould and mildew growth.