What is a storage heater?

Storage heaters mean you can take advantage of lower off-peak electricity rates to heat your home. They are part of an electric heating system and you'll need a time-of-use tariff (such as Economy 7 or Economy 10) to access cheaper electricity prices.

Do Electric Storage heaters need off-peak electricity?

Electric Storage Heaters... »» they benefit from night-time off-peak electricity. »» they are prone to energy loss and can be innefective in many cases.

Are electric storage heaters prone to leaks and energy loss?

Electric Storage Heaters are prone to leaks and energy loss. Electric Thermal Storage Heaters Mechanism Electric Thermal Storage Heaters use low-priced electricity (off-peak periods) to store heat in their ceramic bricks; stored heat is then used later, typically during daytime.

What makes a good storage heater?

"Modern storage heaters also have to have casings to hold more heat, or fans to help distribute the warm air around the room when needed," say EDF Energy. These modern models should also have features that allow them to store just the right amount of heat.

How do storage heaters use off-peak energy?

Storage heaters use off-peak energy to store heat. How do they do that? By warming internal ceramic bricks during the night, when there’s less pressure on the National Grid. Like magic, they then release heat gradually throughout the following day.

Are storage heaters efficient?

For efficiency reasons alone, you can’t beat storage heaters. All the electricity they use is converted directly into heat, making them 100% efficient. Plus, with a storage heater you’re better able to precisely control your heating, so you waste less energy.