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As we rock into July, we thought we’d take a look back over the last two months and share with you some of our customer service reviews from May and June. We’ve had a busy couple of months, bringing you a brand new range of patio heaters and moving our offices to our exciting new hillside premises, but customer service is always our priority and we’ve worked hard to make sure we’ve continued to provide the highest levels of support. We’re thrilled to see from our reviews that we haven’t disappointed – maintaining our reputation for excellence as Feefo Gold Trusted Merchants.

At Electric Radiators Direct, wall mounted electric heaters are our speciality. Wall mounting is an ever-popular fitting option for heating products, allowing you to heat your home safely and securely with little disruption to your interior design. Our space-saving electric radiators can be fitted quickly and cheaply with basic DIY knowledge, sparing you the expense of an electrician’s bill. Our extensive range of heaters provides solutions for heating in even the most challenging locations. Whatever your property, whatever your budget and whatever your interior design scheme, we’re sure to find the perfect wall mounted electric radiator for you. Got an unusual heating requirement you need satisfying? Go on – challenge us, we’re always striving to prove just how versatile our heaters are! Here are just some of the heating challenges our wall mounted heaters have overcome...

In this last week an investigation into the growing industry for fake reviews and misleading feedback presentation in online retail has made headlines all across the UK. Feefo, our independent online feedback engine, have supported the investigation 100%, joining the #FightingFakeReviews campaign to promote transparency in online review systems. We’re proud to use Feefo as our impartial feedback provider, helping you choose our products with the confidence that our reviews truly reflect the quality of our business. But what makes Feefo so special? Find out how the Feefo system champions honesty, integrity and transparency in online review publication.

We’re always telling you that electrical energy is going to power the future. But what does that really mean? Is it inevitable? Will it be true for everyone, everywhere, regardless of country, climate or economy? And how soon? 200 years? 2 decades? Tomorrow? Read more to find out how electricity is an integral part of the move towards a 100% renewable energy economy.

Solar power is a renewable resource with the potential to transform the world energy market. But with journalists and politicians everywhere debating the economic viability of solar power, it can be difficult to know who to believe. Are we being misled by idealistic eco-warriors determined to go green no matter the cost? Or have we been hoodwinked into eco-scepticism by energy tycoons with a vested interest in our continued reliance on fossil fuels? Who can we believe? Who is right and who is wrong – and why is it so difficult for us to reach a consensus on what, you might think, should be a purely scientific question?

Shale gas, hydraulic fracturing, natural gas extraction, onshore unconventional oil and gas, fracking… If you follow the news at all, you’re sure to have come across these terms in abundance – but what are they talking about? Are they all different names for the same process? If so, what is that process? And why is it so controversial?

The National Grid have revealed plans for a subsea electricity cable which would connect the two countries’ electricity markets, allowing green Norwegian electricity to power millions of UK homes. The €2 billion project will increase the UK’s supply of green energy whilst breaking the world record for the longest subsea electric connector. The project, due for completion in 2021, is set to provide 14% of the UK's yearly electricity consumption - bringing the country cheaper and more sustainable electricity.

Are you one of those landlords who begrudgingly pays the bills offering an 'all inclusive' rent package to your tenants? Perhaps you choose to do that because you thought it would save you money in the long run and make life easier for whoever lives there, but what happens when it doesn't go to plan? You're stuck with huge energy bills throughout the year with barely any control. You probably haven't thought about alternative electric heating solutions, but the truth is they could save you a bundle...

Are you a property developer who's busy renovating their next investment? Perhaps you already own several properties and are looking to overhaul one of them for a new tenancy. Either way, there are a number of heating options to choose from that promise good returns on investment, but how do you know which one is right for you? Electric wall mounted heating is most certainly the future, but here are a few questions you should be asking yourself if you're not sure about it all...

One of the greatest things about electric radiators is how quickly and easily they can be installed and up and running for your tenants. If you're developing a property and need a quick, energy efficient solution to heating it, you simply can't get better than a designer electric radiator. Here's a quick guide on how to fit them, without the need for electricians, builders or expensive contractors!