{"id":447,"date":"2017-05-03T12:49:36","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T11:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=447"},"modified":"2017-05-03T12:49:36","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T11:49:36","slug":"everything-need-know-high-heat-rentention-storage-heaters","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/heating\/everything-need-know-high-heat-rentention-storage-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About High Heat Rentention Storage Heaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electric heating is the most expensive form of heating. Lots of people choose to change to a gas or oil-fuelled heating system because it is significantly less expensive. However, although changing your heating system is cheaper in the long run, it still requires a significant amount of money up front.<\/p>\n

If you need or want to stick with electric heating, it\u2019s a good idea to get the most efficient electric heating system you can.<\/p>\n

Storage heaters are usually the most cost-effective way of heating your home using electricity. They use electricity at off-peak times, when it\u2019s cheapest, and store the heat they generate. You can then set your heaters to release heat when you want them to.<\/p>\n

If you want to heat your home as efficiently as you can, you should consider fitting high heat retention storage heaters.<\/p>\n

High heat retention storage heaters<\/h5>\n

High heat retention storage heaters are a modern type of heater that can retain more heat than other storage heaters. Their ability to retain high levels of heat reduces heat wastage and so can lower your electricity bill. High heat retention storage heaters are also able to supply more heat when needed than other storage heaters.<\/p>\n

An advantage to high heat retention storage heaters is that they usually come with automatic controls. Automatic controls are a very easy way to make your storage heaters more efficient. They let you set your heaters to generate and release different amounts of heat at different times. You can also use a thermostat to keep your home at a certain temperature. This will reduce wastage and ensure your home is always at a comfortable temperature.<\/p>\n

Fan-assisted storage heaters<\/h5>\n

Another type of storage heater it’s good to know about is fan-assisted storage heaters. These are modern heaters that have better insulation than older electric heaters. Their quality insulation means they are more efficient than other storage heaters as they\u2019re less likely to lose heat. Their heat output is also easier to control, so you can heat up a room more quickly or keep it cool if you\u2019re not using it. To learn more, take a look at our page on fan-assisted storage heaters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you want to replace or fit new storage heaters, you should hire a qualified electrician to do the job. It\u2019s not a good idea to do it yourself as the heaters need wiring into their own electricity circuit in your property. Make sure you get advice and quotes from several different electricians before you get the work done. This will help you to get the most effective electric heating system possible at the right price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you want to use storage heaters to heat your home, it’s a good idea to install high heat retention storage heaters. They reduce heat wastage and are able to supply high levels of heat when needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":449,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[10],"class_list":["post-447","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-heating"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a3700 each","price_sub_detail_label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Cost of installation","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a350 per heater","price_sub_detail_label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"1 day","time_sub_detail_label":""}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"