In most cases only the storage heaters and hot water benefit from the cheap rate.
Replacing night storage heaters with electric radiators.
Replacing your night storage economy 7 storage heaters with electric radiators will offer a more controllable energy efficient electric heating solution.
Energy from the night storage heater over night charge is released over the next day.
We have put measures in place to ensure we remain fully operational whilst keeping everyone safe.
Created in the 60 s and popular throughout the 70 s night storage heaters are essentially sealed metal boxes that contain a heated.
All other appliances use the expensive rate.
If you ve just moved into an older property then you might have inherited an electric heating system that uses night storage heaters.
Our guide to replacing night storage heaters with electric radiators.
Storage heaters are electric heaters that store thermal energy by heating up internal ceramic bricks during the night and then release heat from them to keep your home warm during the day.
Traditional night storage heaters take a lot of energy and rely on a long overnight charge.
Storage heating technology is outdated.
Storage heaters are primarily designed for customers who are on a time of use electricity tariff such as economy 7 and pay a cheaper rate for their energy.
The economy 7 tariff was created to try and make the running costs of these thirsty units more affordable.