You could save money on your heating bills by installing storage heaters instead of gas central heating. They’re cheaper and easier to install, but aren’t the best option for everyone.
You need to ensure you choose the right model for your needs. Newer models are much more efficient and give you greater control over when and how much heat you use. You can search for storage heater installers near me for the best prices, quotes, and reviews.
Cost
Storage heaters are a very cost-effective way to heat your home. They use off-peak electricity, which means you’ll pay less for your energy bills and save on your carbon emissions.
They can also be a great alternative to traditional central heating systems. They’re also more eco-friendly as they take heat from sustainable sources like the air or ground and don’t burn fossil fuels.
Energy Efficient
Storage heaters are an energy-efficient way of heating your home. Because they use off-peak electricity (which is cheaper than standard rate electricity), you will save money on your energy bills and help to reduce carbon emissions.
Modern models of storage heaters have a control system that allows you to set the amount of heat they store and how quickly they release it. They also often have silent fans and come with auto-adjustments based on the temperature of the room.
Safety
Storage heaters are a safe and reliable way to heat your home. They are also extremely effective and energy efficient, which is great news for landlords looking to improve their EPC ratings.
They have two main controls – input and output – which determine how much heat the heater will take from your off-peak electricity tariff and distribute during the day. You can set the input dial to higher settings during cold weather, or turn it down to a lower setting when the weather is mild.
Installation
A storage heater is a wall-mounted heating unit that works by drawing electricity over the course of a few hours at night and then storing this as heat in a ‘bank’. It can be installed in a range of rooms and can work as part of an integrated central heating system.
Historically, storage heaters were bulky units made of concrete and fireclay bricks but these days they are more compact and use denser casing materials to save space and blend into modern homes. They are often fitted with a fan to assist with the dissipation of the stored heat.
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