PHAM NEWS | OCTOBER 2024 ElectricHeating 39
Energy saving solutions are at hand
Shaun Hurworth from Dimplex explains the range of benefi ts provided by smart whole- home electric heating solutions, which off er benefi ts to installers and homeowners alike.
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o future-proof the UK’s housing stock and meet incoming regulations, new and many existing
fossil-fuelled home heating systems must be replaced with effi cient, smart devices which use renewable electricity to deliver thermal comfort and reduce energy bills. Smart whole-home space
heating solutions are designed to meet regulatory needs while providing greater control and sense of wellbeing for occupants. Rather than relying on a one-size-fi ts-all approach, a smart electric space heating system can combine various complementary products. This approach ensures a whole-home solution is designed to optimise energy usage, comfort and control. To achieve this, there are
two types of installed electric heaters: direct-acting units, which use standard-rate electricity for instant heat, and storage heaters, which absorb energy supplied at a lower price for slow release later. Precision temperature control
is vital to maximising energy effi ciency, and smart home heating systems are designed to deliver exactly that. By only heating occupied rooms to the desired temperature, unnecessary energy consumption can be avoided. Solutions such as our intelligent Q-Rad electric radiator with infrared technology deliver a perfect blend of convective and radiant heat for a natural feel of warmth on demand.
Ease of installation Electric radiators are designed to perform and function in a similar way to traditional wet-fi lled radiators, but in comparison are easier to install. Electric radiator units also
arrive on site pre-fi lled with thermal fl uids/oil or they are designed as infrared or dry heat units. This benefi t further simplifi es the installation process as there’s no need to handle fl uids or fi ll the units on site. Plus, electric radiator systems also eliminate the need for ongoing maintenance like
The CapaConnect app allows users to control Wi-Fi compatible heaters from Dimplex, such as the AluRad Wi-Fi model (pictured below)
Tariff , the UK’s most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with our Quantum storage heaters.
Built-in convenience Intelligent electric space heating is made even smarter thanks to the various ways the systems can be controlled. Most smart systems can now be managed remotely via smartphone apps, providing convenience and allowing users to amend their planned heating schedule remotely. For example, built-in Wi-
Shaun Hurworth Marketing director at Dimplex
Fi connectivity allows our AluRad Wi-Fi electric radiator to connect, control and manage heating through the Dimplex CapaConnect app. The connectivity features built into these ranges make them ideal for installation within garden rooms/offi ces, conservatories and garage conversions, as users can remotely set the temperature to a comfortable level before the space is used. The app also enables the
creation of ‘groups’, such as ‘bedrooms’ or ‘downstairs’, a schedule can then be set for these zones to ensure they’re not heated unnecessarily. Many Wi-Fi enabled electric radiators can also integrate with Alexa voice assistants and similar smart home systems, furthering convenience by allowing users to control the heating system with simple voice commands.
CUT TO THE CHASE
Electric space heating allows for clever use of a combination of various product types
High heat retention (HHR) storage heaters are claimed to be the most economical electric heaters on the market
HHR heaters can improve a dwelling’s EPC rating
Most smart heating systems can be controlled remotely via smartphone apps
fl ushing systems, bleeding and balancing radiators or annual servicing.
Specialist tariff access Bringing traditional technology right up to date, smart high heat retention (HHR) storage heaters are designed to store up low- cost, off -peak energy to be used on demand throughout the day, making these products the most economical electric heaters on the market today. The Dimplex Quantum is an ideal electric heating option for where the existing storage heaters or other direct electric heating systems need to be replaced. The high heat retention
technology – and the fl exible services it enables – complements the roll-out of heat pumps at a national level. These products help balance the grid by electrifying buildings where it isn’t easy to fi t traditional heat pumps with a system that uses energy on a diff erent profi le, creating diversity in the electrifi cation of heat. This includes properties subjected to EPC improvement targets, as Quantum meets SAP criteria for HHR storage heaters and can improve a dwelling’s EPC rating. Further enhancing these
benefi ts, we have partnered with British Gas to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum
Self-learning Taking control to the next level, some products also now include intelligent self-learning and delayed start functionality to further boost effi ciency. These features enable the product to learn the thermal characteristics of a room and then determines how long the appliance needs to operate to reach target temperature according to room size, heat losses, current weather conditions and more. By measuring the heat-up
and cool-down times of the room, and how they vary with external factors, the heater works out when to start heating to reach the user-defi ned target temperature at a specifi ed time. This function continually adapts to the current environment, minimising wasted energy, and it can deliver cost savings for users. Our range also incorporates
additional built-in energy saving technology, including window detection, which ensures no heating is wasted in unoccupied spaces. ◼
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