Catriona Elliott

How do Designer Electric Radiators Work?

If you’re interested in upgrading your home’s heating system, you can’t go wrong with designer electric radiators. From their tradition-breaking finishes to their revolutionary inner-workings, the design and technology behind them really set designer radiators apart from the rest. If you want to know more, read on to learn all about how they work and what makes them such a fantastic choice for your home.

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How to Improve Your Heating Habits in Spring

After a cold, dark winter, the beginning of spring promises more sunshine and warmer homes. With less reliance on full home heating, “improving” our heating habits may seem redundant when we can just turn off our heating all together. But if the British weather has taught us anything, the changing of seasons does not a cosy home make! You’ll find behaviours practised during winter have unwittingly followed you into the year’s second quarter, keeping those energy bills alarmingly high. Switching to electric allows for greater control over your heating – with an emphasis on convenience and energy-saving features that allow you to break those bad habits and practise an eco-friendlier approach. Here’s how:

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How Long Do Electric Radiators Last?

Are you looking to save money long term when it comes to your heating? If you want a radiator with minimal upkeep that won’t need to be replaced every few years, electric radiators are the way to go. Electric is dominating the heating industry, and one reason why is its durability. From manufacturing, advanced programming, and extended warranties, you can invest in electric heating with confidence. Let’s jump in and explore how long you can expect your electric radiator to last – and all the reasons why.

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Do electric radiators need childproofing?

Childproofing a gas radiator may involve fitting clunky guards that are both unsightly and affect the distribution of warmth, but electric heating does away with this hassle by being designed with safety in mind. With in-built features ready to go, you can rest easy knowing that childproofing your electric radiators involves no fuss or costly extras. Some of these safety features activate automatically whenever the radiator is running; others can be initiated with just a few taps of your smartphone or through the radiator directly. Safety is just one way electric is pioneering the heating industry, so let’s explore exactly how it manages this.

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Which Smart Electric Towel Rail Should I Choose?

Thirty years ago, towel rails were considered luxury items only found in the most elite hotels. Today, it’s almost unheard of for a home not to have one. Electric towel rails have seen a surge in popularity over the last decade, and it’s not hard to see why. They can be used for both their drying functions and to keep a space warm, but as we typically don’t spend as much time in our bathrooms, we tend to use towel rails differently than our other radiators. Heating bathrooms on an individual basis is one of the most efficient ways to save energy and keep bills down – making electric the perfect alternative. Smart electric towel rails go one step further in their functionality: by utilising smart technology they offer users a myriad of innovative and convenience-focused options that do even more to reduce costs and energy waste. So, let’s take a closer look.

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Which Electric Radiators are the Quietest?

In theory, it’s a great idea to set your heating to turn on half an hour before you get up on a morning – but when you’re stirred awake early by the incessant clicking of the bedroom radiator, it’s hardly worth it. Central heating is notorious for the strange and persistent sounds it makes, whether from the water running through the pipes or the individual radiators themselves making loud clunking sounds. However, when it comes to electric, gone are the days of noisy heating. In fact, electric is one of the quietest systems on the market, mainly because it doesn’t rely on a larger network of pipes running through your entire property. But there’s more to it than that: we’re diving into the nitty gritty of what sounds are normal for electric radiators and the specific models we’d recommend for the quietest heating solution in your home.

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How to Stay Warm When Your Boiler Breaks Down

Your boiler’s just broken down – you’re cold and, chances are, miserable. You’ve rung the engineer, but we’re guessing you may be waiting a while. You might be kicking yourself for your lack of preparation. But fear not: there are plenty of things you can do to keep yourself, your family, and your home warm in the meantime. While most of these won’t even cost you a dime, we’ve also shared some handy information on alternative heating solutions that run little risk of a full break-down, so you’ll never be left in the cold again.

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