The great switch-on: Your 5-point checklist for programming electric radiators for peak Autumn efficiency

October is when most people in the UK switch on their heating systems for the first time after the summer. This article covers the programming and settings you can use to help your electric heating system handle the intermittent, highly variable temperatures of October and November, which is different from “set-it-and-forget-it” deep winter use. Times […]

Automate your home’s electric heating and save money this winter

In this article, we explore how automating your electric heating using smart controls can save you money and make your life easier. What do we mean by ‘automate your heating’? Home heating automation means employing smart technology and Artificial Intelligence to control your heating remotely and automatically manage your energy usage. This smart technology includes […]

Solar panels and electric heating – a money-saving combination

Heat your home with sunlight Combining solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with modern electric heating is a smart solution for significant long-term savings and a greener home. This increasingly popular heating solution offers many benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon footprint, and increased energy independence. How do solar and electric heating combine? Generating your own […]

Free guide to electric radiators

The Haverland RCTT Inerzia electric radiator on a green wall in a right colourful modern living space

Updated for Winter 2024 About electric radiators Electricity powers many homes around the UK. In fact, there are around 2.2m households (8.5%) in the UK use electric heating, with higher proportions in Scotland (13%) compared to England (8%) and Wales (5%). Electric central heating comes in two forms: How do electric radiators work? An electric […]

Troubleshooting Common Electric Heating Issues: Stay Warm Without the Worry

Problems with your electric heating that cause a reduction in temperate output, or no heat output at all, are very frustrating. However, some issues can be fixed at home with the help of this quick troubleshooting guide. A functioning electric heating system in Scotland’s changeable climate and chilly winters is essential. Although most electric radiators […]

Storage heaters – outdated or still useful?

It’s 2023, an era of advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence technology being the norm in our homes. And the idea of using storage heaters as the primary means of heating may seem old-fashioned to most – but is it? In this article, we explore whether today’s storage heaters are still useful as a domestic heat […]

Electricity is the future of heating

The future of energy is changing. A property heated by electricity is already integrated with the energy choice of the future. Electricity will power the charger for your electric car. It will heat your oven and hobs. And it will heat the most efficient homes across the UK. The electricity you use in your home […]