Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater review

As all home mechanics, hobbyists and bike tinkerers will know, sometimes the biggest barrier to winter workshop activity isn’t tools or time – it’s the unattractiveness of trying to work in the cold! 

Which is why this affordably priced, effective and very highly rated electric fan heater from Clarke, available through Machine Mart, could be the perfect solution. 

Designed specifically for home workshop, DIY and garage use, the Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater is small and compact, measuring 145 x 235 x 390mm (depth x width x height) so it doesn’t take up much room. It weighs just over 2.5kg and comes with a convenient carrying handle so is also easy to move around into the ideal location or to stow away afterwards. While it’s also usefully sturdy with a tough, all-steel outer case with a tough powder coated, bright red finish and sensibly prioritises safety by having a built-in cut-off switch if it accidentally gets knocked over. 

Best of all though, is how well the Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater works – and how affordable it is. There are two heaters and a fan giving three different settings. Heater 1 is rated at 1.4kW, if you want extra warmth Heater 2 is rated at 2.8kW and there’s also a ‘fan only’ setting so it can also be used for cooling during warmer weather. 

And all of that costs just £47.98, making the Devil 2850 a brilliant, virtually ‘no brainer’ addition to your workshop or garage. It also comes with a manufacturer’s 12-month warranty. 

Nor do you have to take just our word for it, with the Devil 2850 also receiving virtually unanimously glowing reviews from satisfied buyers on Machine Mart’s website, including: 

“Brilliant little heater that packs power into its size. Good value, recommended,” commented Andrew. 

“Good Compact Heater, no fumes to worry about and heats up a small garage fairly quickly,” added Ryan. 

For more information on the Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater or on other bike specific products go to Machine Mart’s official website.