The Many Benefits of Electric Heating Systems
Electric is the fuel of the future for heating requirements. As the energy landscape evolves and homeowners increasingly look for smart, energy-efficient technologies for their homes, industry innovation has led to some truly incredible products being on the market. Find out why electric heating is the smart, strategic choice for your home or commercial space below.
Electric vs. Oil or Gas Heating
With volatile oil prices and supplies, less and less natural gas and more renewable electricity production, heating your home with a fully electric system will future-proof your property.
Not to mention the UK’s commitment to ensuring the country’s carbon footprint is at least 100% lower than the 1990 baseline by 2050. The government has set a clear path towards a lower carbon future, with electricity to be generated by nuclear power and sustainable sources such as wind, solar and wave power.
Electric heating is 100% efficient and carbon neutral at the point of use, and with electricity being generated by nuclear and renewable sources in the future, it will become completely carbon neutral.
The government also promotes the use of microgeneration technologies such as solar panels, photovoltaic and wind turbines. Electric heating appliances are compatible with all these microgeneration technologies and as more low-carbon and renewable sources of electricity become available, we will increasingly see electric heating being favoured over gas.
The Benefits of Electric Radiators
Low Installation Costs
Electric heating is very easy to install. There is no requirement for unsightly pipework and minimal disruption during installation. Because each electric radiator can work independently, it is easy to add to a system as necessary or as budgets permit.
Also, because each radiator is controlled independently from the system, it allows much better control over room temperatures and energy usage than is possible with a boiler-based system.
Low Ownership Costs
Lifetime value: The true ownership costs of a heating system should be looked at over a system’s lifetime. Electric heating systems have no moving parts and can be expected to last over 15 years, while the boiler industry quotes a lifetime of 10 years for a boiler.
Maintenance-free: Boiler-based systems require costly safety checks, yearly maintenance and an annual inspection. In rental properties, both private and social housing landlords are responsible for these inspections. Electric systems, meanwhile, are maintenance free.
100% efficiency: Electric heating is 100% efficient at the point of use, meaning all the fuel used is turned into heat. This is unlike boiler systems, where energy is wasted through the flue.
Comfort and Control
Significant developments in electric heating have produced systems with highly accurate electronic thermostatic controls. The Electrorad range features thermostats capable of maintaining a room temperature to within +/- 0.1 C. This ensures optimum comfort and only uses the energy required.
Part L Building Regulations
Electrorad systems make it easy to meet the requirements of Part L of the building regulations, with highly sophisticated zoned control systems.
Industry-leading electric radiators
We manufacture state-of-the-art electric heating systems that integrate with modern energy sources, offering superior comfort and long-term savings. From the German-manufactured Aeroflow to our British-made Digiline radiators, all of our models will help you future-proof your home.
We’re always happy to speak with our customers about whether electric radiators are right for their homes. Contact our experts today for specialist help and advice on embracing greener heating solutions and explore our full range below.