To most people, electricity bills are the main bills that make their blood flow faster than usual. With technology making almost every single gadget and system in the house electric-fed, it is hard not to have the bills above the sealing.
One of the expenses that probably raise your bills is heating your home. Of course, keeping your home warm and homely is one of the most important and unavoidable things; and could be very expensive too.
Luckily, there are ways to cut back on heating expenses, lowering electric bills. Electric radiators are one of those ways. It is one of the best options that are not only reliable and efficient but also one that will drastically lift the heavy heating expenses you have been getting.
How they Work
So how do electric radiators work and how are they really different from other radiators? What features do they have that save you the cost of heating?
First, how they work is pretty simple; the units contain a fluid that is heated by electricity and while the fluid expands due to the heat, spreads across the room. The surface of the radiator first gets heat before it releases and spreads the heat throughout the room.
5 Ways Electric Radiators Saves your Heating Cost
Here is why investing in electric radiators offers a great Return on Investment (ROI) in the long run;
- Better Control
One of the best ways an electric radiator saves you electricity is the fact that you control the unit according to your convenience. They are programmed to only run at certain specific times of the day or in specific rooms. In this way, you can only program the radiators to run only the times of the day you need them to.
Some radiators are also advanced in such a way that you can control them from your smart devices like your smartphone. This allows you to ensure that no heat is wasted when no one is home, especially if you own a big house or large home and can’t really make the rounds in all the rooms. And not forgetting that the central heating will heat your entire house whenever it’s on.
- Program Temperature with Each Room
You can’t really depend on a central heater when there is that one room that doesn’t heat up easily. Or if not all your family members want the same temperature in all the rooms. An electric radiator will allow you to set a different temperature for each of the rooms in the house if need be.
With central heat, you only have the option to turn it off when you go to bed if you prefer your room colder. Electric radiators, on the other hand, allow you to set it to the temperature you want rather than turning it off completely. And, you don’t require a boiler, like in central heaters.
- Reduce Heat WastageÂ
Electric radiators work by convection and radiation. And, it still continues to heat your home even after you turn it off through the ambient heat. And on top of that, the radiator stays hot for couple more hours, distributing heat continuously, even after switching off the source of powerÂ
On the other hand, central heat is only efficient when the unit is running. Once it is turned off, the room starts getting cold immediately. This only means that while radiators can be turned off earlier to save on heat and electricity, central heat needs to run consistently for consistent temperature.Â
- Reduced Cost
You can take advantage of the lower cost per kilowatt offered at night. This is only available in some states because of the high electricity demands during the day. And if you play smart with it, you only get to run your radiator at night, with the lower costs offered.
You don’t have to run the system during the day because the heat generated by a radiator during the night could be enough to keep your home warm during the day. With advancements in technology, some radiators also come with smart features that automatically turn off the power supply when they can’t detect anyone in the room. This helps reduce the costs of running the radiator.
- Proper Programming
This point could have just been swallowed up by the first point in the list but it deserves its own discussion. The fact that you have control of your electric radiator could both be an advantage and a disadvantage as far as saving electric costs.
To save the most out of them, you must be able to program them properly. Once you install your radiator and it is ready to use, you will need to program it to when and how much heat you want in what room. You need to think about your schedules and daily habits.
Consider what times you will be in the house, if you are not usually home between 9-5, there is no need to leave your radiator running. However, you may also need to remember to turn it on a few minutes before you get home to prepare your house to be warm and cozy, for when you arrive. Â
