There is no doubt energy efficiency is something that we are all looking to improve upon. With mains gas supplies not being available in every corner of Kent, electric storage heaters have, in the past, tended to be the preferred source of heating for many homes. It’s a very popular choice when it comes to non-gas ways of heating not just in Kent but in the rest of the country too. But it may not be the most cost effective and efficient way to heat your home.
Carry on reading if you would like to know why electric radiators are a better option than storage heaters.
1. Energy Efficiency
One of the key advantages of electric radiators is their superior energy efficiency. Unlike storage heaters, which heat and store energy during off-peak hours, electric radiators use electricity to generate heat immediately when you need it. The electric heater I always recommend to my clients also stores heat to keep warming up your home after the preferred temperature has been reached.
This eliminates the waste of energy associated with storage heaters and ensures that every unit of energy consumed is converted into heat effectively. In this way, electric radiators provide more precise and controllable heating, resulting in reduced energy wastage and lower utility bills.
2. Flexibility of control
Electric radiators offer the flexibility of heating your Kent home faster and only when it is needed. Unlike storage heaters, which slowly release stored heat over few hours, electric radiators heat up rapidly. This allows you to enjoy a comfortable living environment within a few minutes. This makes them ideal especially for working families where storage heaters will keep their home nice and cosy - but only when no one is really there to enjoy it.
All good LOT 20 compliant electric radiators also come equipped with 24/7 programmers. With this facility, you are able to set up each individual radiator to come on only when a room will be used. Many Kentish homeowners set them to come on for a couple of hours in the morning whilst they getting ready for work and/or school, and then again in the evening as they are on their way back home. Although some modern storage heaters can offer this facility, they are limited to whatever heat is still stored in them from the previous night.
3. Maintenance and aesthetics
Electric radiators are easily installed by a qualified electrician and require next to no maintenance, unlike storage heaters that require regular servicing and cleaning by a professional. This will save you even more time and money in the long run.
Electric radiators are also a lot smaller and more visually appealing as the they have similar sizing and looks to a standard wet heating radiator. If you want them completely invisible you can even choose one that looks like skirting boards!
4. Improved Safety and Eco-Friendliness:
Electric radiators are generally considered safer than storage heaters. Storage heaters contain hot bricks, which can pose a burn risk, particularly to children and pets. Electric radiators are typically equipped with advanced safety features, such as thermal cut-offs and child locks, providing peace of mind for families with little ones. Additionally, electric radiators do not emit harmful gases particles that older storage heater sometimes have, making them a cleaner and more eco-friendly heating option.
If you would like to upgrade the electric heating at your Kent home, contact Eru Electrics today,
