Electric Radiators

If you are looking for a radiator that is more easily installed and doesn’t take as much time to heat up, you may be looking for an electric radiator. Another highly versatile type of radiator, these products are found in a number of styles, some of which replicate the appearance of central heating radiators. Unlike some of the portable electric heaters you may have seen that resemble radiators, true electric radiators are fixed permanently to the wall.

Electric radiators are the main alternative to central heating radiators, and they are in some cases used as the main source of heat within a home. Historically, electric radiators have been preferred by those that don’t want a certain radiator to be connected to the others, perhaps because they want it to function independently, or instead due to the fact that their pipe system is far removed from the area they want to add another heat source.

Cost in general is something to keep in mind with electric radiators, especially if used as your main source of heating. They are considered generally less efficient than water-based systems when it comes to financial costs. However, they are considerably easier to install in most cases, and the process can usually be carried out by both DIY enthusiasts and professionals, though the former group should carry out research and preparation before deciding whether or not the job can be done without an expert.