De'Longhi 2400W Ceramic Tower Fan Heater with Silent Plus Function Verdict

Who it fits

The De'Longhi TCH8993ER is for buyers who want fan-driven room heat in a tower format and value remote control, oscillation and timer convenience more than app connectivity or fan-free comfort.

Its feature on this model set is strong: 2400W ceramic heating, three heat settings, electronic thermostat, ECO Plus mode, oscillation, remote control and a 24-hour timer.

That gives it a more room-oriented role than a small personal ceramic heater. The tall body and oscillation are designed to distribute warm airflow across a wider area, while the remote and timer reduce the need to keep walking back to the heater.

The trade-off is that “Silent Plus” should not be read as silent-by-design. It remains a fan heater, and the small version checked owner sample includes noise complaints. The warranty is also only one year in the current independent Australian specification.

What changes the decision

Does tower airflow suit the room better than a compact heater?

The TCH8993ER uses a 700mm-tall tower body with oscillation.

That architecture is useful when you want warm airflow spread across more of a medium-sized room rather than directed at one person from a compact desktop-style heater.

The 2400W maximum supports that room-heating role, but PIQSY does not use wattage as a universal ranking. Layout, heat loss and how the air is distributed still determine whether the format suits the room.

If you mainly want a heater beside a desk for short personal sessions, the tower size may add bulk without solving an extra problem. If several people share the room, the wider airflow pattern can make more sense.

How much should you trust the “Silent Plus” positioning?

De'Longhi includes a Silence System/Silent Plus mode, but the product remains a fan-driven heater.

The current version checked owner sample has only four reviews and includes noise complaints. That is far too small to estimate how common the issue is, but it is enough to avoid presenting the product as silent.

The useful interpretation is that De'Longhi has a noise-reduction mode, not that the heater becomes fan-free. If fan noise itself is unacceptable, an oil-column or convection-panel heater is the better architecture.

Is the local control stack enough without Wi-Fi?

The exact model includes three heat settings, thermostat control, ECO Plus, oscillation, a remote and 24-hour timer.

That is a useful middle ground for buyers who want control from the sofa and a daily timer without adding an app or cloud service.

ECO Plus is best treated as part of the thermostat/control workflow rather than a promise of a specific energy-saving percentage in every room.

If you want to change settings while away from the room or build heating into a connected-home schedule, Philips, Noirot or another Wi-Fi-enabled heater better matches that workflow.

What does the safety evidence actually support?

De'Longhi's current Australian product material explicitly states that Safety Auto-Off switches the heater off if it tips over.

Independent CHOICE metadata also records that the exact model passed its safety tests.

A separate overheat-protection field remains unresolved in the current version checked record, so PIQSY does not add that feature by assumption. The useful distinction is between what is specifically documented and what is merely common in the category.

As with any portable heater, those controls do not replace correct clearances, stable placement and direct connection to an appropriate wall outlet.

Is the washable anti-dust filter meaningful?

The tower includes a washable anti-dust filter.

That can help manage dust entering the heater's airflow path and keep the internal airflow system cleaner over time.

It is not a HEPA filter and should not be treated as an air-purification system. If particulate or gas filtration is a major requirement, a dedicated purifier or a true purifier-heater combination is the relevant product class.

How much should the warranty and owner sample affect the purchase?

The current CHOICE specification lists a one-year warranty, while the version checked ProductReview sample contains only four reviews.

That sample includes both positive heating comments and complaints around noise, smell and remote operation, but four owners are too few for a reliable durability score.

The one-year warranty is a clearer decision input than the tiny review sample. If long written coverage matters heavily, the Vornado VMHi500 or longer-warranty fan-free heaters are more compelling comparisons.

The exact model weighs 3.54kg, so it is still manageable to reposition within a room, but it is not as easy to carry regularly as the 1.5–1.7kg compact ceramic models.

Who should choose something else

Consider Philips 3000 Series Compact Ceramic Fan Heater: Buyers wanting a compact smart ceramic heater with app scheduling, oscillation and strong documented safety features without moving to a full-height tower.

Consider Vornado VMHi500 Portable Fan Heater with Remote: Small-room households prioritising even fan-driven circulation, cool-touch construction and a long replacement warranty over maximum wattage.

Consider De'Longhi Radia S Digital Oil Column Heater 2400W: Buyers wanting established 2400W oil-column warmth with digital temperature control and a programmable timer, without paying for Wi-Fi connectivity.

PIQSY conclusion

Choose the De'Longhi TCH8993ER when oscillating tower heat, thermostat control, a remote and a 24-hour timer suit the room and you accept fan noise as part of the method.

Skip it when fan-free quiet, app scheduling or longer warranty coverage is more important.