Electric Storage Heaters FAQs
What is an Electric Storage Heater?
An ESH is an electrical heater that typically stores energy during the evening/ night when electricity is available at a lower cost and releases the energy stored slowly throughout the day.
How can I identify an E.S.H?
Most Electric Storage Heaters (ESH) have feet attached to them. This is due to their heavy weight meaning they need the extra support – an easy way to identify an ESH!
Why may my E.S.H need replacing?
There are several reasons why your Electric Storage Heater may need replacing. From increasing efficiency in both energy & cost, to providing more control throughout the months. For many families, storage heaters provide most of their heat during the day meaning most of the heat provided is lost by the evenings. Meaning, the house is usually heated when the inhabitants aren’t primarily occupying the property. Another reason is that storage heaters do not typically ‘know’ when to come on, meaning it is down to the occupier to manually switch the heating on and off. As well as the manual constraints, many dated ESH heaters pose health risks to tenants – as they can contain Asbestos as a fire prevention technique. In which case, it is crucial the council are informed and the ESH are replaced in the correct manner.
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