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How Home Heating Is Changing

Central heating was first Implemented in the UK by William Strutt in the 1800’s. His idea involved a fire in a passageway that took warm air to rooms through ducting, this was used in the Royal Infirmary. In the 19th Century insulation improved and as electric supplies were rolled out…

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How much does electric Heating Cost to Run?

A question I get asked frequently is how much does electric heating cost to run? Obviously, it depends how you use it. You can do a basic calculation yourself You may need to go to your supplier and find out how much you are paying per KWH for electricity. Mine…

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Which Electric Heating Type is Best For My Home?

I have been asked this question countless times and there isn’t a quick, easy answer. Different lifestyles, types of home and building types all have different requirements. Here’s some considerations when choosing an electric heating and hot water system: Do you live at the property? It’s most likely it is…

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Electric Heating Mistakes That Will Increase Your Bills

It’s easy to make mistakes with electric heating. Below are the main ones. 10 heating mistakes to avoid Cranking the thermostat up to get the room up to temperature quicker. This will result in higher bills, especially if you forget to turn it down. Leaving the heating on high when…

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Tips for Cutting Your Electric Heating Bills

In these times of rapidly rising electricity costs here are a few tips to help rein those bills in.   Invest in insulation, good windows and doors. Use your radiator thermostats and programmer to provide savings. Wifi/Apps controls can make remote monitoring and tailoring your heating programs much easier. Consider…

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Electric Heating Solutions for You

There are a number reasons people may be considering a new electric heating system.  The most common reason is that they already have an ageing electric heating system that needs replacing, the second most common has only really emerged in the past few years – they want to reduce the…

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SAP 10 Update

Are you a homeowner or landlord? Then this blog will definitely be worth a read – especially if you need to be up to date with changes to how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are assessed according to your heating system: The EPC is tested against the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).…

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