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The best natural stone to use with underfloor heating

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The best natural stone to use with underfloor heating

When it comes to choosing between ceramic or porcelain tiles and natural stone it used to be an easier decision because if you wanted the authentic...

Supplementary heating when no oil or gas is available

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Supplementary heating when no oil or gas is available

James Warlow is an Architectural Technologist living in Norfolk and has a career spanning nearly 47 years in architecture. James lives in a 3-bedroom...

The pros and cons of electric radiators

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The pros and cons of electric radiators

The way we heat our homes continues to feature heavily in the news and it doesn’t look like it will disappear anytime soon. When ‘Googling’ home...

Can you swap out a gas or oil boiler for an electric one?

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Can you swap out a gas or oil boiler for an electric one?

Electric boilers have always been most popular in off grid areas with no mains gas, but with the increases in oil prices and the desire to reduce our...

Electric underfloor heating, is it worth it for first time buyers?

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Electric underfloor heating, is it worth it for first time buyers?

There’s nothing quite like moving into your 1st property. The excitement, stress, documents and those incoming bills (Ugh!) Hmmm, maybe it’s not as...

Where can I buy ThermoSphere electric heating? Can I buy from you?

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Where can I buy ThermoSphere electric heating? Can I buy from you?

You are probably wondering why we are writing a blog post on this. It seems a bit bizarre right? Actually, we love to ensure we answer every question...

Why is my electric radiator not heating the room properly?

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Why is my electric radiator not heating the room properly?

One of the most common questions we get asked in relation to electric radiators is, ‘will it heat the room to the right & required temperatures?’ The...

9 tips to save electricity and reduce your energy bill

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9 tips to save electricity and reduce your energy bill

There’s no denying it, prices for both gas and electricity have gone up significantly. Following an announcement by Ofgem in February 2022 about...

What’s the best underfloor heating to use in kitchens?

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What’s the best underfloor heating to use in kitchens?

Kitchens are usually the most used living spaces in any home and are often not just for cooking but for entertaining in too. For the ‘heart of the...

How to troubleshoot common problems with an Electric System Boiler

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Troubleshoot common problems with an Electric System Boiler

If you’ve ever experienced a boiler breakdown, you’ll know it can be a very inconvenient and sometimes traumatic experience, especially if you rely...

What’s the best underfloor heating for living rooms and lounges?

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What’s the best underfloor heating for living rooms and lounges?

In the latest Home Improvement Trends Report 2022 by Rated People, the perceived value that underfloor heating adds to a home is a whopping £12,290....

What’s the best underfloor heating for conservatories?

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What’s the best underfloor heating for conservatories?

Underfloor heating is a brilliantly versatile heating system that can be installed in any room in a home…including conservatories.

How much does electric underfloor heating cost in 2022?

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How much does electric underfloor heating cost in 2022?

Well, that’s a good question I must admit! The short answer is ‘not much’ but that doesn’t really cut the mustard for most people, so I have done my...

How to save more water at home - 7 top tips

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How to save more water at home - 7 top tips

Over the last couple of years awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions has intensified. From the UK Government’s drive to ban gas boilers in...

Is electric underfloor heating worth it?

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Is electric underfloor heating worth it?

You may have experienced the sheer joy and comfort of underfloor heating at a friend’s or neighbour’s house. You may have also been told about the...

How much underfloor heating do I need and how much does it cost?

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How much underfloor heating do I need and how much does it cost?

Probably if you’ve ended up at this blog, you’ve already decided to use electric underfloor heating in your project.

How do you make underfloor heating more efficient?

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How do you make underfloor heating more efficient?

You’ve made the decision to install and use electric underfloor heating, you’re ready to make the purchase, but have you covered all bases,...

Can you repair electric underfloor heating?

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Can you repair electric underfloor heating?

One of the most common fears of underfloor heating is the fear of it ‘going wrong’ or stopping working altogether. “Can electric underfloor heating...

The challenge in updating the heating systems of listed buildings?

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The challenge in updating the heating systems of listed buildings?

Heating a listed historic building is often seen as a huge challenge mainly down to the simple fact the fabric of the building is not up to current...

The best underfloor heating for wooden floors

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The best underfloor heating for wooden floors

What’s the best underfloor heating for wooden floors? The popularity of underfloor heating continues to rise for both new build and renovation...

What you need to know before installing electric underfloor heating

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What you need to know before installing electric underfloor heating

So, you’ve completed all of your research and decided that electric underfloor heating is the best fit for your new project. Great! What are the next...

Why removing insulation from underfloor heating is costing homeowners

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Why removing insulation from underfloor heating is costing homeowners

I recently asked our wonderful Customer Experience team what were the typical questions asked by homeowners when they called us. Unsurprisingly, one...

Can you use electric underfloor heating under carpet?

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Can you use electric underfloor heating under carpet?

When you think of underfloor heating, the first thing that most likely comes to mind is heating a tiled floor in a bathroom or wet room. However,...

The best electric underfloor heating for tile and stone floors

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The best electric underfloor heating for tile and stone floors

When it comes to underfloor heating, it is much more common to heat tile or stone floors than wood, carpet or vinyl. So, you can imagine why one of...

The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022

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The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022

Who are the top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022? Straight off the bat, you may be thinking ‘Why is a British manufacturer of electric...