What are storage heaters?
Storage heaters are a cost effective method of electric heating, frequently used in areas where there is no gas supply. They are designed to run exclusively on off-peak electricity tariffs, such as Economy 7. The storage heater automatically comes on during the off-peak hours (typically at night) and charges itself full of heat. This heat is then stored inside the unit and released later in the day when it is needed. Some storage heaters also have added features such as built-in convector heaters etc. It is important to remember that any form of electric heating device that runs on peak-rate electricity is potentially very expensive to run. • How should I set my storage heaters? The basic principle of storing and releasing heat is common to all storage heaters, though the names of the controls may change from appliance to appliance. There are two basic controls for storage heaters: 1) Input Control (sometimes called Charge or Auto-set Control) This dial controls the amount of heat that
