Tagged with 'energyefficiency'

As we roll into summer, it’s that time of year when those who have them remember why they love their conservatories – and when those that don’t start considering this affordable and rewarding home extension. However, most households find that their conservatory comes with a fatal flaw; however well it guards against the physical elements, it doesn’t do much to protect you from outdoor temperatures. Here’s the classic conservatory conundrum: when it’s cold they’re too chilly to enjoy, and when it’s hot they respond like an oven. So how can Electric Radiators Direct help you keep your conservatory cosy all year round?

As the summer holidays wind down to their inevitable conclusion, with A Level results confirmed and university places accepted, the back to school season looms ever closer. The holiday season is anything but for accommodation maintenance teams, bringing with it a long list of practical tasks, some tricky decisions to make and fresh reminders of the challenges faced in student property management. Student accommodation heating is one of the greatest challenges faced by estate management teams. We believe that new generation electric heating products offer an innovative solution to the classic problems associated with student residence heating. Check out our guide – and maybe by next summer you’ll have a heating renovation plan that’s economical, eco-friendly and easy to put into action...

As you shop around for new electric heating products, you’ll inevitably find something puzzling on the electric heating market. Whilst sites like ours are advertising energy efficient electric radiators from £189.99, other sites are selling similar looking products for as little as £89.99. Advertised as “panel heaters” or “convection radiators”, these products are slimline, smart and white, with digital control panels. They look very similar to our Haverland electric radiator collection – but they’re available for almost half the price. So, what’s the catch?

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...

If you're about to renovate a flat block or housing development, then one of the main considerations likely to have crossed your mind is how they're going to be heated. The wrong heating solution can be a deal breaker for prospective landlords and tenants, and give than you're spending so much money and time on the property, you want to make sure that it's future-proofed when it comes to things as basic as heating and insulation. So what's the best course of action?

Most of us make small efforts now and again to cut down on our energy usage, if not to save the environment then most certainly to save our wallets, but it's energy saving is quickly becoming a cornerstone of every day living. As energy prices soar, we do what we can to save a few pennies here and a few pennies there, and it all counts. Or does it? Let's take a look at some of the most popular energy saving tricks and ideas that don't actually work...

We're all looking for new and innovative ways to save energy, but for the first time some of these neat little tips and tricks might actually get legislated and pass into law. The EU have recently announced new rules that will force networked devices such as modems and smart TV's to switch themselves off when not in use, but how achievable is this?

At Eco Stores Direct, we believe that the technology behind our products is what sets them apart. From state of the art thermostats to innovative methods of heat distribution, it’s easier than ever to keep your home toasty warm throughout the winter without being a complete drain on energy. While we can certainly provide your home with energy efficient heating products, we can’t control the rising cost of energy facing the country at large. So here are some low-tech ideas to keep your home warm this winter.

These days it's easy to get overwhelmed with energy bills and for many folk across the UK energy prices will increase come winter. So what can you do to minimise your costs and prepare for that dreaded quarterly bill?