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You asked the question so we’re here to answer it! In a world where cheap electric heaters are available for less than the price of a week’s grocery shopping, you’d be foolish not to wonder whether you can get away with going budget on your home heating. If you’ve never used electric radiators before, you may be wondering whether they’re worth the price tag. That’s where we’re here to help. In this blog we explain exactly what makes electric radiators special, demonstrating the multitude of ways their energy efficient designs will help to reduce your heating costs. We think you’ll agree they’re worth every penny… 

Storage heaters have always been the black sheep of the electric heating family. Cumbersome, unsightly, and inherently inefficient, storage heaters are a product of the past: a time when electric radiators were in their infancy and several leagues away from the ultra-slim, ultra-efficient products on the market today. Despite the overwhelming number of alternatives available, storage heaters continue to thrive, with multiple brands and models in use today. If you own a storage heater, or were considering buying one under the promise of cheap daytime heating, it might be best to read on and consider some superior 21^st century alternatives. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art self-learning programming and Wifi-compatible control, the Haverland SmartWave is one of the most advanced electric radiators on the market. But what is self-learning technology? Does it work? Is the radiator easy to use, or too clever for its own good? I made it my mission to find out...

Haverland’s SmartWave electric radiator is a “clever” electric heater which truly embodies the company’s values and aims by combining efficiency, style and innovation to provide consumers with optimum heating capabilities and some of the most advanced technical functions that the industry has ever seen.

Making the right decision about your heating can be a tough process. There’s a plethora of factors that you will need to consider. What colour? What size? What features? This blogpost deals with the dilemma of choosing between oil-filled or oil-free radiators for your home, a tricky conundrum for most to tackle. But fear not, by the end of this post, you’ll know everything you need to know to make the right decision for your household.

When looking for an electric heater that’ll save you money on your electricity bill, there’s a number of options to consider. Electric heaters (not to be confused with electric radiators) provide a fantastic way to heat your home. Whether you opt for slimline heaters, infrared heaters, or panel heaters, an electric heater will provide an economical way to warm any room in your house. It's a myth that they’re all expensive to run, and the variation between each type means there’s a diverse range of options for you to choose from. Today, we’re going to run through some of our most economical heaters so you can pick the best one for you.

Panel heaters, also known as convection heaters, are a low-cost heating solution that can be wonderfully effective in the right circumstances. By looking at the initial prices of the products alone, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that electric panel heaters are the best budget heating method, especially as our cheapest electric panel heaters come in at less than half the price of our lowest cost electric radiators. However, it’s important to differentiate panel heaters from other electric heating methods as they have a much more specific purpose. Before you decide on your purchase, take a look at this quick guide on panel heaters and where to use them. 

The storage heater has been a popular way to heat a home since the introduction of the economy 7 electricity tariff in the 1950s. But, has the popularity of these heaters diminished in the last 60 years and are other types of electric heating becoming more popular? One type of radiator that has become increasingly more popular in the 21^st century is oil filled radiators. To see which heater would be better suited for your home, we’re going to look at the impact on your energy bill, prices and the installation of both storage heaters and oil filled radiators.

There has historically been one obvious concern when thinking about electric heating in bathrooms: the poor relationship between electricity and water. But, recently there has been a surge in demand for electric towel rails and when you compare electric towel rails to their (boring) central heating rivals it is obvious why. The independence that electric towel rails have from the single thermostat that you’ll have if your house is using central heating, means that you can turn on the towel rail to heat your towels or get the ideal temperature in your bathroom.

Radiators are a universal feature of our homes and most of us couldn't imagine living without their comforting warmth. But what springs to mind when you think of a plug in radiator? An outdated, unattractive, expensive way of adding additional heat to your home? Think again! Modern plug in radiators could be that stylish, efficient, permanent heating solution you are looking for!