Energy storage fan heater

What is a storage heater?

Storage heaters mean you can take advantage of lower off-peak electricity rates to heat your home. They are part of an electric heating system and you'll need a time-of-use tariff (such as Economy 7 or Economy 10) to access cheaper electricity prices.

What is an electric thermal storage heater?

An electric thermal storage heater is a stand-alone, off-peak heating system that eliminates the need for a backup fossil fuel heating system that is wall-mounted and looks a bit like a radiator that contains a ‘bank’ of specially designed, high-density ceramic bricks. These bricks can store vast amounts of heat for extended periods of time.

What is a night storage heater?

Night storage heaters are designed primarily for homes with time-of-use electricity tariffs, such as Economy 7 or Economy 10. These have cheaper rates for electricity overnight (around 12pm-7am but times vary). This means you can use cheaper off-peak electricity to heat your home during the day.

How does an electric storage heater work?

Electric storage heaters produce and store heat during off-peak electricity hours. This heat is then released via a fan-assisted system whenever room temperatures drop below a certain degree. Electricity-powered heat is a more environmentally friendly way to warm your home than gas.

How do storage heaters use off-peak energy?

Storage heaters use off-peak energy to store heat. How do they do that? By warming internal ceramic bricks during the night, when there’s less pressure on the National Grid. Like magic, they then release heat gradually throughout the following day.

Are electric storage heaters energy efficient?

Many electric utilities have energy efficiency credits programs that makes electric storage heaters heat even more economical by offering you credits based on the number and size of heaters you install in your home. Electric storage heating is the best price-sensitive heating solution on the market.