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Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, with many companies choosing to adopt this model on a permanent basis. A key component of working from home is your office space and chances are you’ve spent plenty of time trying to make this area the perfect place to really concentrate on your work. Maybe you’ve transformed your garage, shed or loft into a new workstation and are looking for the best heating appliance to keep this space warm. Or perhaps you have revamped a nook in the corner of the living room or kitchen and want that extra level of cosiness you can only get from effective heating. No matter where your home office is located, it’s important to make sure you’ve created a comfortable space to work in. One of the best ways to do this is with electric radiators and here’s why…

Forget your freestanding fan heaters and your portable bar fires – wall mounted electric radiators are where it’s at, and if you’re looking for comfortable all-day heat, they’re definitely the products to choose. But, with so many brands and models on offer, how do you avoid that brain-frying trap of researching the right product? Is every wall mounted electric radiator the same or are those the famous last words of the electric heating newbie? Here at Electric Radiators Direct, we like to keep things simple so we’ve giving you the rundown on why to choose a wall mounted radiator and which models offer the quickest and easiest fitting…

Black Friday is back with a bang this year at Electric Radiators Direct! We have a range of discounts for you this November with up to 15% off some of our bestselling products. With deals on electric radiators, infrared panels and towel rails, you won’t want to miss out, so read on to find out more about what we have on offer.

For the second year in a row, Electric Radiators Direct have teamed up with DIY SOS to contribute to another well deserving cause. This time Nick Knowles and his team wanted to transform the home of a family who have been struck by tragedy, to help make their lives a little easier. As always, the DIY SOS crew called for support from hundreds of different tradespeople and volunteers and we were more than happy to lend a hand. You can see the end result of this build on Thursday 19^th November on BBC1 at 8pm but for now, we thought we’d share some of the details of this heart-warming project.

Low carbon heating has never been so vital to the environment but there is a way you can make a difference sooner rather than later. If you have access to self-generated energy, you can massively cut down the carbon footprint of your household by pairing it with electric heating. And, as an added bonus, you can even run it for free for a large part of the year. If you’ve been mulling over the idea of investing in your own renewable energy, we’re here to tell you why electric heating makes such a great fit...

2020 has been a strange old year and one in which we’ve all become intimately familiar with the interiors of our homes. It turns out that when you’re stuck staring at the same four walls for most of the day, it’s harder to ignore things like the scuffs on the skirting board, the cracks in the paintwork, and the chill in the conservatory. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If your heating is one of those things that’s long overdue for a refresh, you’re going to need our best electric radiators of 2020 to keep you cosy and warm through to the new year and beyond...

If you’re worried about the carbon footprint of your heating and taking a suspicious, sidelong glance at your gas boiler, you’re not alone. There are plenty of households in the UK proactively looking to upgrade their heating to something more eco-friendly. But just where do you begin with such a big undertaking? We’ve rounded up the most carbon conscious heating solutions in the UK, all of which have a greatly reduced impact on the environment compared to traditional methods. So, let’s dive right in and take a look at the best options...

Imagine a day when heating our homes doesn’t cost the earth and we have access to a ready supply of green energy. That’s the dream for most, but for those fortunate enough to have the resources, this utopian vision of the future can happen today with the help of self-generated energy. Whether using solar or wind, some households have the potential to generate enough power for their heating needs for most of the year, essentially providing them with free warmth that’s completely carbon neutral. If low-cost heating takes your fancy, we’re taking a look at why electric radiators are perfect for pairing with solar panels and how they work together…

Since Electric Radiators Direct was established, we’ve provided thousands of satisfied customers with home heating they can rely on, and one brand that’s proven to be a particular favourite is Haverland. Their heaters have been with us since the start of our odyssey into efficiency but what you might not know is that their products have gone through some changes in recent years. Haverland updated their radiators in 2018 to offer improved efficiency and control across the range, but if you’ve got a mix of old and new heaters, it might be a bit confusing knowing which is which. So, if you’re unsure what model you have or what the differences are, this is the right blog for you.

If all you’ve ever known is bulky old heaters, you’re going to have your whole view of electric heating flipped on its head with our slimline electric radiators. These ultra-modern appliances are slender, attractive and the perfect way to stay cosy without having your heating stick out like a sore thumb (yes, we’re looking at you, storage heaters). There’s plenty of choice when it comes to slim electric heating solutions and this blog aims to cover all of the most common questions about these innovative little heaters. So, here’s everything you need to know about slimline radiators and maybe even a bit more…