Can I get a grant to replace my storage heaters?
[Update: For the latest advice on funding, contact your local council or visit our ECO page here.] We often speak to customers who have old storage heaters installed in their homes, many of whom reside in flats without access to…
How can I make my heating system more efficient?
It is a popular question – what can I do to make my heating system more efficient, without spending money to replace my boiler? Unfortunately, there is no getting around the fact that boilers are expensive, and unless you have…
Renewables to heat your swimming pool
Swimming pools are no doubt a luxury item for the few in the country that can afford them. This is not only due to the cost of installing one, but perhaps just as importantly the cost of running one throughout…
Just how loud is an Air Source Heat Pump?
With the imminent launch of the renewable heat incentive, interest in heat pumps is really hotting up. One of the frequently asked questions we get by customers is just how loud are air source heat pumps when they are in…
How to run your storage heaters efficiently using Economy 7
[Update: As nuclear and coal stations are wound down in the UK, this could mean the death of the Economy 7 tariff. This would mean storage heaters becoming more expensive to run, and as such we no longer recommend people install…
How to install your infrared heating panels
Positioning the infrared heating panels is key If you have purchased – or are about to purchase – infrared heaters, then understanding where to put them is important to get the best results. Infrared heating panels don’t operate like conventional convection…
Air Source Heat Pumps Vs. Ground Source heat Pumps
Now the Renewable Heat incentive has launched, we are going to take a look at the key differences between an air source heat pump and a ground source heat pump, to help you make a better informed investment decision! A bit of background…
10 advantages of infrared heating panels
Infrared heating is relatively new to the UK, however the Austrians and Germans have now been using it for decades to great effect. Have you ever been outside on a fresh winter morning and felt the warmth of the sun…
Infrared Heating Panel FAQ
How do infrared heating panels work? They work by turning electricity into infrared energy, which is directed at surfaces (ideally the floor), to warm the room. They work differently from convection heaters, which heat the air rather than surfaces, which…
Do storage heaters still have a place in the home?
[Update: As nuclear and coal stations are wound down in the UK, this could mean the death of the Economy 7 tariff. This would mean storage heaters becoming more expensive to run, and as such we no longer recommend people install…