Are Modern Electric Radiators Better Than Storage Heaters?
Heating a home can be very costly, especially in the winter months. Homes today are not always built to be equipped with fireplaces like they were two hundred years ago. Because of this, there are two easy alternative ways to introduce warmth and comfort into your home: electric radiators and storage heaters. Storage heaters are devices that are mounted to a wall of a home. The heat generated by the devices is stronger within the immediate area, only warming the rest of the house a tiny bit. Even if using the thermostat correctly, the maximum heat they generate doesn’t align with the individuals needs. The heat is weakest in the evenings, when it is needed most. Storage heaters are also subject to energy loses, especially if a home is not well insulated. The devices can end up leaving an individual with a high energy bill. Storage heaters also store the heat up at night because it’s cheaper, which leaves the house frigid in the cold months. Then when morning comes, the heater releases