RapidHeat Ireland: buying and delivery advice

Where can I buy RapidHeat in Ireland?

Buy RapidHeat through the official Irish store, rapidheatie.com. It is not sold in Irish shops, Argos, Woodie’s or Amazon, so this is an online purchase rather than a product you can compare on a local shop shelf. Start at the official RapidHeat store and check the address before placing an order.

The heater has an Irish/UK Type G plug and plugs directly into a suitable wall socket. That avoids the need for a travel adaptor, but socket position still matters: there must be clear space for airflow and no nearby curtains or bedding. An inconvenient socket is a reason to reconsider the location, not to add an extension lead.

If you are comparing similar-looking heaters on other websites, do not assume they share RapidHeat’s specification, pricing or guarantee. Read the product name and seller details carefully. A photograph of a compact white heater alone cannot establish that you are purchasing the same appliance.

• Sold only at rapidheatie.com, not in Irish shops, Argos, Woodie's or on Amazon
• Irish/UK Type G 3-pin plug, so no adaptor is needed
• Prices shown in euro with VAT included
• Secure checkout powered by Shopify
• 30-day money back on top of your Irish & EU consumer rights

What does RapidHeat cost for an Irish household?

Prices are in euro and include VAT: €59 for one, €89 for two, €119 for three and €179 for four. The usual single-heater price is €118. The two-pack is the most popular; the three-pack gives the lowest unit price at €39.67 and a stated saving of €235 against the usual price of three.

Choose according to rooms you genuinely use, not the size of the advertised discount. A single heater can be enough for a small study, while two may suit a household with separate small daytime rooms. Four units cost €44.75 each, so the largest bundle is not the lowest unit price.

Delivery is free throughout the Republic of Ireland. Optional delivery protection is €4.95, and you should check whether it is selected before paying. Our full RapidHeat price guide separates the purchase cost from the electricity you will use afterwards.

RapidHeat · from €59.00400/800W ceramic · thermostat, timer & remote · free Irish delivery

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Does free delivery cover my county?

Free delivery covers every county in the Republic of Ireland, including rural as well as city addresses. Whether you live in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Donegal or elsewhere in the Republic, the stated delivery offer applies. Do not extend that promise to another delivery jurisdiction without checking first.

Dispatch is within 1–2 working days, followed by delivery in 2–5 working days. Dispatch and delivery are separate stages, and working days are not the same as calendar days. Avoid planning around an assumption that a heater ordered today will certainly arrive before a particular cold evening.

Review the delivery arrangements before ordering and provide a complete address. Keep the order confirmation so support can identify the purchase if you have a question. Delivery timing is a practical consideration, especially if you need immediate heat and already have a safe existing option.

Is RapidHeat useful during an Irish winter?

It can be useful for additional warmth in a small occupied room, but a damp or draughty home may need more than an 800W appliance. The stated small-room warm-up is under five minutes for up to about 12 m²; that does not promise that a very cold or poorly insulated space reaches your chosen temperature in that time.

A home office with the door closed is a more realistic setting than an open-plan kitchen and living area. Large windows, high ceilings and frequent door opening increase heat loss. Think about the coldest conditions in which you want to use the room, not only how it feels on a mild afternoon.

The thermostat, LED display, remote and timer offer convenient control, while the PTC ceramic plates and fan provide warm airflow. The stated noise level is about 45 dB, so expect some fan sound. Consider whether that suits quiet reading, telephone calls or your normal working routine.

Which rooms suit a 400W or 800W plug-in heater?

Start with the room rather than the offer. RapidHeat is intended for a small space up to about 12 m², not an entire floor. Measure length and width and multiply them to estimate floor area; then consider draughts, ceiling height and the amount of exposed glass. Two rooms of equal size can have very different heating needs.

A closed door helps keep warmth where you need it, provided normal ventilation is maintained. A cold, poorly insulated room may lose heat too quickly for 800W to maintain the comfort you want. Buying extra units is not a substitute for choosing an appropriate heating system for a difficult space.

Good fit

1. Small bedroom

Up to about 12 m² with the door closed. Use the timer rather than running it overnight.

Good fit

2. Home office / box room

Warms the room you work in without heating the whole house.

Maybe

3. Sitting room

A top-up for a small, closed room; not enough alone for a large or open-plan space.

Not suitable

Conservatory or bathroom

Conservatories lose heat too fast; RapidHeat has no IP rating, so never use it in a bathroom.

How much does RapidHeat cost to run in Ireland?

*At full power and an electricity unit rate of €0.35/kWh, close to typical Irish standard tariffs. Thermostats cycle heaters off once a room is warm, so real costs are usually lower.

These figures compare electricity drawn at the stated power, not equal heating performance. A higher-output heater delivers more heat while it is running, so a lower hourly figure does not prove that RapidHeat can warm the same space for less. Multiply your own unit rate by 0.4 on low or 0.8 on high to estimate your hourly cost.

Will RapidHeat actually reduce my electricity bill?

A resistive electric heater turns about 1 kWh of electricity into 1 kWh of heat. PTC ceramic plates do not create extra energy, and there is no sound basis for promising a dramatic percentage reduction in household bills simply by changing heater type. Lower power means a lower hourly cost, but also less heat output.

The sensible opportunity is selective heating: warming the small room you occupy instead of heating unused rooms unnecessarily. Four hours a day on the 400W setting costs about €0.56 a day, or roughly €17 over 30 days, at €0.35/kWh. That assumes it draws the full 400W throughout those hours; thermostat cycling changes actual consumption.

If you add RapidHeat while keeping the rest of your heating schedule unchanged, it adds electricity use. Compare the whole household routine, not just the wattage printed on two heaters. Our RapidHeat energy-saving guide explains that distinction in more detail.

What safety checks should I make before using it?

RapidHeat has overheat protection and auto shut-off, but these are safeguards rather than permission to ignore its surroundings. It needs an appropriate wall socket with clear space around the heater and unobstructed airflow. Do not plug it into an extension lead, cover it, or position it beside curtains, bedding or other combustible materials.

It is not IP-rated, so do not use it in bathroom zones or other wet areas. A convenient bathroom socket would not change that restriction. Keep children and anyone who may struggle to recognise a hot appliance away from direct contact, and stop using the unit if the plug, socket or appliance appears damaged.

The programmable timer is useful for limiting a heating session, not a reason to leave a portable heater running unattended. Follow the supplied instructions, and use bedroom heating while you are awake rather than treating the device as overnight background heating.

• Plug straight into a wall socket, never an extension lead or adaptor
• Keep curtains, bedding and clothes clear of the front
• Never use it in a bathroom or wet area
• Don't leave it running unattended or while you sleep
• Supervise children and pets near any heater

How can I keep a small room warmer for less?

First reduce avoidable heat loss: close the door to unused adjoining spaces, draw curtains without bringing them near the heater, and deal with obvious draughts without blocking necessary ventilation. Warm clothing and a sensible comfort setting can reduce the amount of extra heat you need. Use the timer to match the hours you actually spend in the room.

Read your electricity bill before assuming a quoted running cost applies to you. Night-rate and smart tariffs can charge different amounts at different times, and a cheaper period is useful only if you need heat then. Do not heat an empty room just to take advantage of a lower unit rate.

For persistent cold, look beyond a portable appliance. SEAI provides information about home energy improvements and grants; check the current schemes and your eligibility. Fuel Allowance may help eligible households with heating costs. Neither should be treated as a product discount or a promise that this heater will suit your home.

• Heat the room you're in, not the whole house
• Close the door and draw the curtains
• Use the thermostat and timer
• Check your tariff's day and night rates
• Look up SEAI home energy grants and Fuel Allowance eligibility

What happens after ordering, and can I return it?

Delivery is free to every county in the Republic of Ireland. Dispatch is within 1–2 working days and delivery is 2–5 working days; these are separate stages, so do not read the delivery figure as a guaranteed order-to-door deadline. Check the Irish delivery information before arranging to be home for a parcel.

There is a 30-day money-back guarantee from delivery, alongside your statutory rights under Irish and EU consumer law. Read the returns policy before buying so you understand the process rather than assuming every possible return expense or circumstance is covered. The guarantee provides a route back if the purchase is unsuitable; it is not evidence of heating performance.

Support is available at support@rapidheatie.com, with a reply within one working day. Keep your order confirmation and explain clearly whether your question concerns delivery, operation or a return. Optional delivery protection costs €4.95; because it is optional, check whether you want it before completing payment.

What should Irish buyers check before choosing a bundle?

Look for a clear wall socket in each intended room, estimate the floor area and decide when you actually need extra warmth. This is particularly important for bedrooms: keep the heater away from bedding and use it while awake rather than as unattended overnight heating. Do not buy a unit for a bathroom.

Our honest RapidHeat review explains the specification, practical limitations and running costs. Check room size, socket placement and return terms before deciding whether it suits your home.

For a household with two suitable small rooms, the €89 two-pack is a straightforward middle option. It costs less overall than the three-pack while avoiding the need to move a heater repeatedly. If only one room needs warmth, start with one; no bundle saving makes an unused appliance necessary.

Who RapidHeat is not right for

We'd rather you buy the right heater than return the wrong one. RapidHeat probably isn't for you if:

• Anyone needing a single appliance to heat an entire house or a large open-plan living area.
• Households seeking bathroom heating or a heater for another wet location; RapidHeat is not IP-rated.
• People expecting guaranteed bill reductions without changing their heating use or reducing heat loss.
• Anyone without a suitable clear wall socket, or who would need to use an extension lead.