We have talked about the benefits of infrared heating panels over the past few blogs. From how they are cheaper to run than electric convection heaters to the fact that they enable you to have greater control over time and temperature than storage heaters. Infrared heating panels warm surfaces, which means that they don’t have to[…]
Infrared Heating vs Storage Heaters One of the most frequently asked questions we get is based on Far-Infrared Heating vs Storage. Usually a customer calls up complaining that their storage heaters no longer give off any heat during the evening and give out too much throughout the night. There is a simply enough explanation to this,[…]
The Select XL ‘Performance’ range of Infrared Heating Panels We are delighted to bring you a new range of infrared heating panels, from Herschel. We have previously offered two ranges, the Select and the Inspire. The Select is the entry model for infrared, combining fantastic value with exceptional performance. For a more professional panel, the[…]
What is economy 7? Economy 7 is an electricity tariff, which charges you two rates at different times throughout the day. During the night, the price that you pay per kilowatt-hour is significantly lower than the day. Prices can often be around 7p/kwh from 00:00-07:00 and 18p/kwh from 07:01 to 24:00 Brought about in order[…]
We have spoken long and hard about the benefits of infrared heating, including their efficiency, health benefits and style. They give off a great warmth that is not only comfortable, but cheap to run as well. However, once you have decided that infrared is the solution for your property the next step is to ensure[…]
Heating controls for infrared & central heating systems Heating controls are essential in order to maximise the efficiency of any heating system that you have installed. Older systems tend to be installed with minimal controls, meaning that they can overheat areas and cause not only discomfort within the home, but also mean that heating bills[…]
Cut out draughts and save money Draughts can account for some big heat losses in the home. Take a look at your homes EPC, and if you don’t have draught proofing, there will be a recommendation there with savings of £50 or more per year. In many cases that is as much as changing to[…]
Much had been said about the benefits of Infrared heating panels, and how fantastically efficient/cheap they are to run. The popularity of infrared heating panels certainly back this up, with people all over the UK swapping out their existing heating systems and replacing them with these Infrared heating panels. The benefits are numerous, with comfort,[…]
If you have high heating bills throughout the year, you should have a look to see if your boiler is efficient. Non-condensing boilers have an efficiency rating, so how much useful heat is created through a unit of gas, of around 60%-80%. This means that every-time your boiler is on, 20%-40% of gas used is[…]
Where we are seeing infrared increase in popularity is as the best economy heater to replace Storage Heaters. The reasons for replacing storage heaters are numerable, from bad storage capacity to poor control over time and temperature; people are starting to see Infrared as the perfect alternative. With improved quality of heat and added temperature[…]
