Electric heating is becoming more and more popular in Scotland, as homeowners take advantage of superb energy efficiency, easy installation, and ultimate customisation.

We’ve put together this list of the top 10 reasons that electric radiators are such a great heating solution for so many people and may be worth considering for your home.

10 Advantages of Electric Radiators

1. Efficiency

One of the main attractions of modern electric heating Glasgow over a more traditional gas central heating system is the impressive energy efficiency level that electric radiators are able to achieve.

For every 1 unit of electricity consumed by an electric radiator, they will produce 1 unit of usable heat energy.

This means that electric radiators can be considered 100% efficient, outperforming even the most modern new gas combi boiler which will achieve around 90%.

2. Temperature Control

Modern electric radiators, such as the industry leading German designed ones we provide to our customers, all come with their own in-build temperature control, which is very precise at measuring the temperature around them.

This consistency means that you can keep each room in your home at the perfect temperature at all times, with no need to constantly change the temperature to achieve comfort.

3. Simple Installation

Unlike gas central heating, electric radiators require no invasive pipework to be installed, and really are as simple as plug in and go.

Many people even decide to install their own electric radiators making the process completely free.

Easy installation means that if installing an effective heating system is time sensitive, because you have a guest coming to stay for example, electric radiators offer unrivalled convenience.

If you do choose to have your radiators installed by a professional company, they will have your entire system up and running in a matter of hours, a much quicker process than installing an entire gas system which can take several weeks and may even require planning permission.

4. Maintenance

Electric radiators require almost no ongoing maintenance and switching from gas means you can do away with annual callouts and system checks completely, saving yourself a fortune over the system’s lifetime.

5. Customisation

Electric radiators come in a huge range of different shapes, colours, and sizes, offering you unrivalled choice over the look you want in your home.

This can be a lifesaver if you have carefully designed the look you want for your home and traditional radiators just don’t fit in.

This flexibility is also very helpful in smaller spaces where space saving designs are required as electric radiators can be installed both vertically and horizontally without having any impact on performance.

6. Mobile Control

Being able to control your home appliances from your phone has become a normal part of modern living, and with electric radiators, you will have full control of your home heating at your fingertips at all times.

The temperature of each radiator, the times you want your system active are all fully controllable via mobile app, so you never again need to worry about forgetting to turn the heating off when you leave your property or returning to an unheated home after a long day at work.

7. Smart Technology

Besides being controllable via mobile app, there are a range of other smart features of modern electric radiators.

These include anti-frost, automatically turning on the system when the temperature drops below a certain level to avoid freezing, and 24/7 programming allowing you to fully customise the temperature in each room of your home.

8. Lower Risk

The low safety risk posed by electric radiators is another feature that makes them such a popular option compared to other heating systems.

Unlike gas heating which relies on the burning of fuel inside your home, there is no risk of carbon monoxide leaks or explosions from electric radiators.

9. Heating Zones

As each electric radiator has its own in-built thermostat you will be able to create heating zones in your home with an electric heating system.

During the day you may only need your office heated to a comfortable temperature, whilst in the evening heat is required more in your living room and bedroom.

By customising your system to only come on in certain zones at certain times, you can save money and increase the energy efficiency of your home as heat will never be produced unless completely necessary.

10. Environmentally Friendly

Electric heat is much more environmentally friendly than gas, with over 40% of the electricity produced in the UK now coming from renewable sources.

Home heating is a major contributing factor to carbon emissions across the UK, and installing electric radiators is a great way to significantly reduce your carbon footprint and do your bit to help tackle the current climate crisis.

Get In Touch

Greener Energy Group is a leading provider of bespoke German radiators to customers in the West of Scotland and across the UK.

For a free quote or for more information on any of our products, contact us today by phone on 03335 77 66 99, or by email at info@greenerenergygroup.co.uk.