Myth 1: They are old-fashioned
Not anymore! Yes, the electric radiators of ten years ago were old-fashioned, but today’s have been updated with the latest technologies and intelligent controls. With more households turning to electricity as their heating fuel of choice, rather than gas or oil, electric radiators offer a flexible and modern heating solution.
Myth 2: Demand is low
Not at all! Research suggests that just under a tenth of properties are now using electric heating systems and this looks set to grow with the rise of apartments and single occupancy homes. Simply put, smaller living spaces just aren’t economic to run with gas heating and the vast majority will come pre-installed with electric heating. Furthermore, 70 per cent of households with electric radiators say they are totally satisfied with them!
Myth 3: Electric heating is expensive
Again, government figures show that the more modern types of electric heating systems can save households money, compared to gas or oil alternatives. Older and outdated systems were expensive to run, but today’s modern solutions are very efficient and cost-effective, making them a very attractive choice for people who want warm homes without high costs.
Myth 4: Electric heaters cannot be controlled
Again, this myth relates to the situation of the past, where old-fashioned electric radiators lacked control features. Like all technology however, things have moved on and today’s models offer intelligent controls for flexible heating and options for timers, delayed output, energy efficient modes and more.
So if you are looking at upgrading your home’s heating system – perhaps from old fashioned storage heaters, or from an inefficient gas boiler system, now is the time to look at the latest electric heaters! Contact us at West Country Heating for more information.