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Replacing Storage Heaters

Fisher69 · 2014-10-24 13:55:19

Can anyone offer any advice for replacing storage heaters? We inherited a house full of them and are experiencing the usual problems with heat released in the morning when no one is in the house and none left by the evening. Also, as we have concrete floors, it could be difficult to replace with central heating radiators.…

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24-10-2014 2:55pm

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Fisher69

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Can anyone offer any advice for replacing storage heaters? We inherited a house full of them and are experiencing the usual problems with heat released in the morning when no one is in the house and none left by the evening. Also, as we have concrete floors, it could be difficult to replace with central heating radiators. Someone did mention Farho Heater as the ideal replacement but would like to explore alternatives.

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#2 24-10-2014 11:39pm
adrian92

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Do you know how many storage heaters. Perhaps the number of floors may help.

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#3 25-10-2014 6:44pm
zega

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http://www.smartelectrics.ie/lucht-radiators/running-cost

apparantly the newer style ones are much more efficient and better at releasing heat.Can't speak first hand though

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#4 30-10-2014 12:46pm
Fisher69

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Hi Adrian, We currently only have 3 storage heaters downstairs and 3 timed heaters upstairs. Maybe they are a little out of date.

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