Heating Glasgow homes with electric systems is increasingly popular. While traditional gas central heating utilises hot water pumped through pipes to deliver warmth directly, electric systems use direct heating sources instead.

Glasgow Boiler Service specializes in slim-line storage heaters from Creda, Newlec, Dimplex and Elnur that offer up to 15% energy savings compared to conventional systems.

1. Energy Efficiency

Electric heating systems are more energy efficient than their gas counterparts due to converting electricity directly into heat rather than wasting any of it as energy.

Recently in Glasgow, EnerPHit building standards – similar to PassivHaus for new-build properties – were used to retrofit an empty eight-flat tenement block to EnerPHit standards.

Ultimately, our aim is to reduce fuel poverty in the area by improving efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. Installing modern storage heaters may help significantly lower energy bills.

2. Lower Energy Bills

Heating and hot water costs can be a substantial strain for households. Luckily, there are ways to cut bills long term with energy efficiency upgrades, boiler adjustments and behavioral modifications.

Electric heating systems offer many advantages. Modern storage heaters can store heat using cheaper night-time electricity before disbursing it during the daytime hours.

3. No Carbon Footprint

A carbon footprint includes all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from individuals, organizations, companies, products or countries. GHG emissions cause Earth’s radiative forcing to increase, leading to global warming.

Emissions come from many sources: travel, power usage, diet and even waste production can produce emissions. Your carbon footprint can be calculated by calculating all of the GHG emissions associated with your daily activities and activities.

4. No Leaks

Electric heating systems are much safer than their fuel-burning counterparts, eliminating any risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Modern storage heaters and electric radiators come equipped with manufacturer warranties to provide added peace of mind, but for optimal performance it’s vitally important that they remain free from contamination and excessive temperature cycling – both will help extend their lives and performance.

5. No Noise

Electric heaters offer quiet operation, unlike gas boilers which may produce significant noise when fired up, making them perfect for Glasgow homes including those containing multiple residents such as tenement flats.

Considering switching from gas heating systems to an electric one? Contact the team at Glasgow Boiler Service now for professional, straightforward advice.

6. Easy to Install

Even though electric heaters don’t contain many moving parts, they still require maintenance to operate correctly. To ensure optimal performance of an electric heater it is essential to keep its clean and lubricated at all times.

If your electric heater emits buzzing sounds, check that all supply vents are clear of large items like bookshelves or dressers that could block air flow – this indicates a system struggling to circulate air effectively and needs help circulating air properly.

7. No Maintenance

Electric heating offers an attractive alternative to gas boilers Glasgow. There are two forms of electric heating units: storage heaters and combination units. Both provide efficient home heating at reduced night tariff costs.

Installing them is straightforward in both new homes and renovated tenement flats, running off a power source that also powers lights.

8. No Fumes

Electric storage radiators do not produce harmful fumes like those produced by gas heaters, thus eliminating the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or gas explosions.

Electricity provides an efficient and safe means of heating your home, whether in new build properties along the Clyde or an apartment in Glasgow. Storage heaters store energy from night-time sources to use during the day to heat your property.

9. Easier to Control

Modern electric heating offers greater energy efficiency than older storage heaters, whether your Glasgow home is brand new along the Clyde or an older tenement flat. Choose from an assortment of energy saving products with easy controls to meet all of your heating needs.

By installing appropriate controls, you can ensure your electric heating only activates when necessary – helping keep energy bills down in the process.

10. Affordable

Modern electric heating systems are significantly less costly to install and run than their gas counterparts, offering significant cost savings over their predecessors.

On average, running a standard 1kW heater costs 13p per hour with typical Scottish electricity tariffs; this amount may decrease if off-peak electricity usage is used instead. A Smart Status halogen panel heater costs slightly under 9p per hour when in operation.