What is a night storage heater?

Night storage heaters mean you can take advantage of lower off-peak electricity rates to heat your home. They are designed to work with Economy 7, an electricity tariff where night-time electricity is much cheaper (typically about a third of the price) – but day-time electricity is more expensive. Storage heaters have a set of simple controls.

Do storage heaters use off-peak electricity?

During the night, the storage heater uses off-peak electricity (could be Economy 7) to heat up and store the heat in the bricks. This is then released during the day to heat your home. Are storage heaters worth getting? Most storage heaters are 100% efficient because all the electricity they use is converted to heat.

Are night storage heaters cost effective?

Storage heaters are cost effective if used properly, but do require a little more attention than other forms of heating. In order to use your night storage heater effectively and safely, there are a few important things to remember... Once energy has been stored, the surface of the heater can be hot.

Are there alternatives to night storage heaters?

There are several modern alternatives to night storage heaters, including modern electric radiators. HeatElectric can take the hassle out of replacing your storage heaters. We offer a complete turnkey service, removing your old heaters and installing modern, energy efficient ELKA THERM® electric radiators.

What is an electric storage heater?

Also known as night storage heaters, electric storage heaters warm up your house whilst making the most of off-peak electricity prices. They store thermal energy by heating up internal ceramic or clay bricks at night when electricity tends to be off-peak and cheaper. This heat is then released during the day to keep your house warm.

Does a storage heater charge at night?

Most storage heaters will only charge up at night, so you can leave the input setting without danger of using expensive day-rate electricity. The controls also have an output setting that allows you to regulate the amount of heat that the storage heater releases. The higher the setting, the quicker the heat is released into the room.