Exciting future ahead for electric heating

The need for smart electric heating and water heating is becoming ever more present. To meet this demand, Dimplex have future proofed their heater range by releasing the ‘Dimplex Control’ App. For a number of years Dimplex Control has been rolled out to the flagship ranges, including Quantum RF storage heaters, Edel RF Water Cylinders and Quantum RF Water Cylinders and

The Dimplex Quantum range is one of our most popular storage heater ranges. This guide demonstrates how to set up your Dimplex Quantum heater and adjust the settings to suit your requirements manually. The latest Quantum heaters can be controlled via the Dimplex Control App when used with the Dimplex Hub. This allows you to control your heating remotely at any time, from anywhere with a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.

Setting Up a Dimplex Quantum Heater:

To begin, ensure the heater is turned on at both wall switches. It’s best to keep these switches

Updated 9th July 2020

What is Economy 7

The Economy 7 tariff, also known as the differential tariff, offers you cheaper rates of electricity for a 7 hour period at night. Depending on your provider, your access to the tariff is generally between 12-7am, but this can vary by a couple of hours either way. To get this installed you will need a specialised meter fitted, which can be tracked separately.

Who will benefit from Economy 7?

While this could save some people up to 47% on their energy bills, it’s not the right option for everyone and this is dependent on your lifestyle. If you run a central heating system or have electric radiators it won’t make any difference to your energy bill, as you are likely to need these running during daytime hours. However, if you have a hot water tank or have storage heaters, this is the ideal option, as they can heat up during the night using cheaper energy, ready for when you need

If you’re in the market for a new heater, you may have heard of the benefits a storage heater can offer you. By storing energy during the cheaper night rates so you can use exactly how much you need during the day, a storage heater could save you up to 47% on your energy bills compared to a conventional electric heater.

Why storage heaters are the ideal solution for chilly rooms

The importance of the home is enshrined in popular culture, by everyone from Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz to E.T. Whether you have a large family house or are a student living out of one room, everyone wants to feel cosy and safe when they arrive home, and one of the biggest barriers to this can be rooms that are too cold.