Storage heaters have been around since the 70s. They are easily one of the most economical heating solutions, as they charge up during the night and take advantage of cheaper night-time tariffs. But depending on who uses them and where they use them, some of us can benefit from storage heaters more than others. Today I will explore what circumstances benefit the most from using a storage heater.
Storage heaters are somewhat of a tradition in the UK. Your parents and grandparents are very likely to remember having them in the 70’s or, as some would say, ‘back in the day’. They may not be the most advanced heating solution, yet there must be something special about them that kept them on the market for almost half of a century. Just like any other form of heating, storage heaters have a number of advantages and disadvantages to consider. Today, I am going to discuss both the positives and negatives of storage heaters, in order to make the search for your next heating solution easier.
Storage heaters, for many years, have been seen largely as an expensive and inefficient alternative to other methods of heating your home. By far, a gas central heating system is still the most prevalent in the UK, but with gas prices constantly on the rise and the UK becoming evermore dependent on imports, people are starting to consider electric heating alternatives. Stylish, designer electric radiators have boomed in popularity, largely due to the sheer efficiency and level of control they offer, but where does the new technology fit in with storage heaters? Don’t rule them out yet…
As a traditional form of heating, storage heaters have been a mainstay in many of our homes, but in recent years they have seen some major upgrades. With advancing technology, appliances such as these have had to keep up with the times to make sure they retain their reputation as a cost-effective heating solution, which is why there are now considerable differences between the older and newer models. Storage heaters should usually be replaced about every ten years, so you may be thinking of updating to a newer model. If so, we have all the information you could need before making the upgrade.
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