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Why Storage Heaters?

For many years, storage heaters have been seen largely as an expensive and inefficient alternative to other methods of heating your home. Inarguably, 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 more and more dependent on imports, people are starting to consider other alternatives, such as electric heating. Modern, designer electric radiators have boomer in popularity, largely due to the sheer efficiency and level of control they offer. Where does the new technology fit in with storage heaters? Don’t rule them out just yet!

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29th January 2016

Who Benefits the Most From Using Storage Heaters?

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. 

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11th December 2015

Storage Heaters: Advantages & Disadvantages

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.

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9th December 2015

Replace Your Storage Heaters This Autumn

As we move from September to October the days grow colder and suddenly it’s that time of year when you turn the heating on again. As you go to switch your storage heaters on for the first time this autumn, you might start to remember all the times your heaters let you down last winter. Whilst storage heaters might suffice for a mild autumn they’re a recipe for cold evenings and hefty heating bills when the cold weather arrives. Many of our customers have benefited from replacing their storage heaters with our Haverland Designer RC Wave Electric Radiators. But don’t take our word for it – see how our customers rated RC Wave electric radiators over their old storage heaters.

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6th November 2015

A Day in the Life of a Storage Heater Owner

Rita saves money using storage heaters – but could you? Storage heaters give you the opportunity to save money on your electricity bills by charging up overnight at cheaper economy 7 night time rates. But if economy 7 doesn’t suit your lifestyle, storage heating may be expensive. Read our “Day in the Life of a Storage Heater Owner” for an example of a lifestyle very much suited for storage heaters!

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28th October 2015

Let’s bust some myths about storage heaters

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…

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10th September 2014
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Storage Heaters: What are the Differences Between Older and Newer Models?

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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