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Why Choose Electric Heating Over Gas?
Whether you’re looking to upgrade outdated night storage heaters, replace gas central heating, or heat a new extension or garden building, modern electric radiators provide a highly efficient, eco-friendly option.
It’s not only homeowners seeking a greener alternative to gas either. Did you know that in 2025, gas central heating can’t be installed in new-build homes by law? The move is part of the UK GOV pledge for the country to become carbon neutral by 2050.
But the benefits of electric heating don’t stop with reducing carbon emissions. Electric radiators convert 100% of the energy at the plug to heat in the room, whereas gas systems can quickly lose energy through poorly insulated pipes.
Moreover, gas central heating requires annual safety checks for harmful carbon monoxide leaks, whereas modern electric radiators offer a safer heating option with zero maintenance. An electric radiator’s variable heat setting makes it easier to control the individual temperature in every room. You can even control your radiators remotely using an app and Wi-Fi.
Electric Radiators vs. Electric Heaters
The terms are often used interchangeably, but radiators and heaters warm the warm in slightly different ways:
Electric Radiators
Unlike electric heaters, electric radiators produce radiant heat that directly warms the room's surfaces. This controllable heat buildup creates a warm and cosy atmosphere. Due to their efficient design, electric radiators require less energy to warm the room, lowering running costs. Choose electric radiators if you’d like to replace water-filled radiators as a primary heat source in your home.
Electric Heaters
Most electric heaters warm the surrounding air by convection. This process heats the air faster than radiators but at a greater cost. Also, convected air is easily disturbed by drafts and rises to the ceiling before dissipating throughout the room. Electric heaters typically cost less than radiators to buy, so can be a useful backup heat source, or ideal for rooms that are not used regularly.
Electric Heating by Room
Electric Heating for Living Rooms
Transform your living room into a cosy haven with sleek, modern electric radiators. Electric radiators are easy to install, energy efficient, and provide quick, controllable heat. They come in various vertical or horizontal styles to best use the wall space and contemporary or traditional designs to match your decor.
Electric Heating for Bedrooms
Choose between thermal fluid radiators for high efficiency, ceramic-cored radiators for rooms with high ceilings, or dry thermal heaters with fast heat-up times. There are plenty of designs and finishes to match your decor, and most units can be fitted in under an hour.
Electric Heating for Bathrooms
Modern ladder-style electric radiators double as bathroom heating and an effective towel rail. These radiators are perfect for small to average-sized bathrooms. Sensors keep your bathroom at the required temperature, and built-in timers provide short, economical bursts of heat to dry towels.
FAQ
Are electric radiators and heaters suitable for DIY installation?
Some radiators and heaters come with a drilling template for the wall, mounting brackets, and a conventional plug. However, a qualified electrician should hardwire the radiators if you intend to install more than one radiator and use electricity as your primary heating source. This prevents your circuit from overloading and tripping the fusebox or consumer unit.
How efficient are electric radiators?
Electric radiators convert every watt of energy at the power point into heat, making them 100% efficient at the point of use. You can also reduce your energy footprint using a green energy tariff or other renewable energy sources like solar panels.
Which is best: horizontal or vertical radiators?
Vertical radiators provide slightly more heat distribution, as the furniture in the room doesn’t interrupt the flow. However, the difference is minimal, and the main choice comes down to which aspect best fits the wall space in your room.
Should I choose freestanding or wall-mounted electric radiators?
Freestanding units are helpful as portable, temporary heat sources. However, they can’t be used in multiple rooms due to the risk of overloading the electrical circuit. Wall-mounted electric radiators provide an integrated alternative with the option of making these units your primary home heating source.
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