Infrared heating panel is no good — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2014年11月28日 · The regular heater now is taking maximum 750 watts and it is making all of the room warm. The company is not providing a refund. Maybe to be close to the FAR infrared heating panel is ok but this is not possible. The company say I must have more panels but the website is stating one infrared heating panel makes heat for 36 meter square room.
Which electric heaters are the best? - MoneySavingExpert Forum
2020年5月7日 · Fix the insulation and make sure the heaters are the right size for the space and fully working. You don't need anything more than a storage heater, which don't come with any stupid advertising claims about magic dust or ceramic this and that. As @Richie-from-the-Boro says, it's a box of hot bricks. You just need a big enough box with the right ...
Infrared heating - MoneySavingExpert Forum
2009年9月16日 · It is crafted to convince the uninformed that these heaters somehow produce more heat than other electrical heaters. In particular the table showing running costs for conventional heaters and infrared heaters is clearly designed to imply that the infrared heaters produce the same heat as conventional heaters that cost several times more to run.
What's the best heating for an old stone house?
2016年12月11日 · I am currently trying to work out the best central heating system for a very old stone cottage, which currently has a Rayburn that has been condemned and a few storage heaters dotted around! I am trying to find the best option for the long term money wise (already guessing it will be a big investment initially), as we may have to rent out the ...
What is cheaper to run? A Calor gas fire or electric heater?
2008年9月26日 · Your 2kw heater in the link will use the same amount of electric as a 2kw oil radiator. The main difference being the oil one will take a bit longer to warm up, but will carry on giving out the heat once it has been turned off. With a calor heater, you are paying up front for a bottle, so there won't be any nasty surprises when you get a bill.
Oil filled rad vs infrared panels — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2014年11月2日 · An infra-red heater is a posh name for a flat panel radiator - don't be taken in by the sales bullsh"t and excessive pricing. A 1kw heater whether it be flat panel, "infra-red", oil filled, convector, or even fan heater will produce 1kw of heat it's just the way it gets around the room that's subtly different.
Best portable heater option / most economical
2010年12月10日 · Our central heating is pretty old, and in our living room, we have a lovely victorian cast iron rad - problem being it get incredibly hot, but gives out very little heat as such we are currently running an electric heater in the room (convection one borrowed from my girlfriends work) We are looking to get a more economical one, as my old man has said that the electric …
Boiler & Immersion vs Combi? — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2008年11月4日 · If it's 2 then your immersion heater is likely to be the only heat source for hot water. If it's 4 then it'll be hooked upto the boiler pipework. If it really is the case that hot water is heated only by the immersion heater then i'd get some quotes in to have the system upgraded or if it's what you really want then get a combi fitted instead. Andy
Which electric heating system when replacing old storage heaters?
2017年1月17日 · Con's: They cost about twice as much per unit than a direct heater (e.g. for a £300 direct heater, a high heat storage heater costs around £600) + you must use an off peak tariff so the rest of your electricity outside the off peak times in more expensive + storage heaters are now seen as old and non modern + need a professional to fit them ...
Cheapest way to heat one room — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2012年11月7日 · The best way to find out the cost is use your meter to see how much gas you use just heating the one room and cost that. Do it over a week or so to get an average in similar weather conditions, both with and without the heating on. That gives you an idea of what it is costing you. Compare that to running a 2KW heater for a few hours.