News | Useful Tips & Insights on Electric Heating

The storage heater has been a popular way to heat a home since the introduction of the economy 7 electricity tariff in the 1950s. But, has the popularity of these heaters diminished in the last 60 years and are other types of electric heating becoming more popular? One type of radiator that has become increasingly more popular in the 21^st century is oil filled radiators. To see which heater would be better suited for your home, we’re going to look at the impact on your energy bill, prices and the installation of both storage heaters and oil filled radiators.

There has historically been one obvious concern when thinking about electric heating in bathrooms: the poor relationship between electricity and water. But, recently there has been a surge in demand for electric towel rails and when you compare electric towel rails to their (boring) central heating rivals it is obvious why. The independence that electric towel rails have from the single thermostat that you’ll have if your house is using central heating, means that you can turn on the towel rail to heat your towels or get the ideal temperature in your bathroom.

Radiators are a universal feature of our homes and most of us couldn't imagine living without their comforting warmth. But what springs to mind when you think of a plug in radiator? An outdated, unattractive, expensive way of adding additional heat to your home? Think again! Modern plug in radiators could be that stylish, efficient, permanent heating solution you are looking for! 

In the past, central heating radiators have dominated the heating market. Radiators themselves were invented by the Victorians and the basic technology behind them has not changed significantly since their first conception. Centrally heated radiators are reliant on a boiler which combusts gas, heats up your water supply, passes the heated water through your household pipes and heats the radiators via steam or hot water. Whilst this provides effective household heating, these radiators cannot be installed DIY – unless you happen to be a plumber! Installing central heating can be messy, time-consuming and expensive, as walls may need stripping back and floorboards lifting up to lay pipes and connect radiators. The fee attached will depend on the complexity of the installation, based on such factors as the age of the house and the nature of the pipe layout, but plumbers’ bills can run into the thousands. Luckily, there is a quicker and easier alternative for home heating: wall mounted electric radiators...

Our heating systems can say a lot about our personalities and way of life. You may prefer the orderly structure of a programmable system if you’re a creature of habit, or you might have a devil-may-care, spontaneous lifestyle better suited to an adaptable smart appliance. Electric heating systems will always be able to provide warmth to suit your own personal routine (or lack thereof), but if you’re unfamiliar with the types of heaters on offer, it’s not always easy to narrow down your choice. For those who need a little extra advice, all you need to do is take a quick look at our quiz to guide you to the perfect solution.