gas & electric installation & repairs
“Electric fires have a big advantage over any other fuel type because the flame effect can usually be used independently of the heat”
flame effect can usually be used independently of the heat. This enables the fire to be used all year-round to provide all the atmosphere and ambience of a focal-point fire, even in the summer months when additional heat is not required. They are also incredibly easy to install because they simply need a plug socket and – in the case of electric stoves – can even be moved from room to room. This can deliver valuable savings on installation, of course, particularly across large property portfolios or in homes that have an obsolete back boiler system, where the costs of removing an old back boiler, bricking up the chimney, plastering, venting the opening and replacing the skirting boards can soon mount up. As with any appliance, safety is paramount and there are a wide range of models designed specifically to meet the demands of the social housing sector, with features such as thermostats, one-piece moulded fuel beds, kettle plugs and dedicated safety cut-out functions. The result, of course, is added peace of mind that the appliance is fit for purpose, particularly for homes with vulnerable occupants. For an extra indication of safety, look for independent testing
certificates such as BEAB, which means the product has achieved the highest levels of safety, and for certifications such as FSC to make sure it ticks the necessary PPQ requirements demanded by housing providers. Of course, none of this is relevant unless the products are easy to
operate. Manufacturers have taken steps to ensure that electric fires and suites are easy to use and nowhere is this more important than in the
social housing sector, where it is inevitably crucial that all residents can operate their heating products easily and safely. Any housing provider should demand top side control, which gives
elderly residents or those with mobility problems easy access to control their electric fire or suite.
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