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Finding the right heating solution can be a difficult and time-consuming task, especially if you’re a property developer. When you have an entire renovation on your hands, a deadline and budget to consider, selecting the perfect heating system can seem impossible. Plus, with so many options available and so many factors to consider it can be hard to know where to start. Well, we’re here to ease some of that burden by showing you why electric radiators are the answer.

Efficient, practical and effective, electric heating is a great alternative to traditional heating systems and the perfect contemporary heating solution for modular buildings. Here at Electric Radiators Direct we have a range of options for heating modular buildings such as infrared panels and electric radiators, both of which are beneficial for a multitude of reasons. For those unfamiliar with these types of heaters, we’re going to delve into the world of electric and explore the advantages of electric heating for modular buildings.

Temperatures are now dropping below zero, frost is settling on the ground and Christmas is on the horizon, which can only mean one thing: winter is here. Well, almost. Scarves and hats have found their way back into our lives and radiators are being switched on in homes across the nation. Now imagine that old heating system currently sitting in your home decides to pack in just in time for Christmas. Good tidings go completely out of the window, replaced by complaints that turn into arguments about how cold and uncomfortable everyone is. With freezing temperatures fast approaching, we’d hate for you to get caught off guard, which is why you should consider upgrading your heating system with our brand-new Ecostrad Allora and Ascoli designer electric radiators.

On Wednesday 13th November at 8pm, BBC1 will be airing a special Children in Need episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build. This episode will focus on renovating St Silas’s Parish Room of St Silas’s Church in Blackburn with Darwen and turning it into a place for young and vulnerable people to call home. This is in support of local charity Nightsafe who have been offering shelter to young, homeless individuals for almost 30 years. Here at Electric Radiators Direct, we wanted to contribute to this fantastic cause in whatever way we could, so when the show appealed for support from volunteers and tradespeople, we were eager to answer the call. We decided to offer up some of our products to ensure that these young people would remain warm and comfortable in this new accommodation.

Since their widespread adoption in the 1970s, gas boilers have been the unassailable kings of home heating but their decades long reign may be finally coming to a close. According to a recent report by government think-tank Policy Connect, the amount of emissions caused by domestic central heating is comparable to the amount created by cars and urgently needs to be addressed in order for the UK to meet its emissions target by 2050. Lead author of the report, Joanna Furtado, describes the next five years as “critical for heat decarbonisation” so what options are the most realistically achievable?

Summer is well and truly over, but not to worry, we’ve got a few tips to help you embrace the colder months. With so much to look forward to this time of year it’s best to stay warm so that you can enjoy every second of it. So, get out your big coat and keep that umbrella handy because it’s time to explore the many ways in which you can stay warm this autumn.

As the name implies, oil-free electric radiators do not contain oil, so you don’t have to rely on the fluid inside to warm up before use. These dry thermal radiators are economical, fast-acting and energy-efficient. Like every radiator, they use a combination of radiation and convection to warm the room, but these radiators are designed differently to oil-filled radiators. To help you find the right oil-free radiator, we’re going to explore how they work and the benefits that come with using them.

Since Amazon launched its voice-activated assistant Alexa in 2014, home assistants have become a household mainstay, changing the way we search the internet and control our homes ever since. Once something of a novelty, voice control technology has come on leaps and bounds, integrating into our daily routines and massively contributing to the smart home phenomenon. Whether you’re new to voice recognition software or not, smart systems are becoming more and more prevalent and nowadays, even your heating can be controlled hands-free. But what exactly is the benefit? Alexa: what are the options for smart, voice-controlled heating in the home?

As we are nearing the end of summer, you might be thinking about the struggle that comes with getting out of bed on a cold morning. With the sun beating down on us, autumn and winter seem to be a far-off concept, but those freezing temperatures are right around the corner. So, be prepared, make your life easier and consider installing the best kind of heating for your home or workplace.

These days, you can hunt down a heating system made from just about anything – from steel to wood and most things in between. While the composition of your radiators might not be the first thing on your mind when choosing a heating system, different materials have different properties that might benefit your heating habits. In recent years, aluminium radiators have emerged on the scene, offering a responsive and lightweight substitute to steel. If you’re in the market for a new heating system, why not consider the aluminium alternatives and jump on the latest heating trend…