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Different types of electric heaters and a heat pump.
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Heaters & heat pumps

Take the chill off a room with an electric heater, or choose a heat pump for a better long-term solution.

Product tests and reviews

Air con being used at home.

Heat pumps

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Electric heaters

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Rinnai Energysaver 559FT and Energysaver 309FT flued gas heaters.

Flued gas heaters

Research report
glass panel on wall

Infrared panel heaters

Electric heaters advice

radiant heater on wooden floor

Choosing a heater

Heatermate remote thermostat paired with a heater.

How a wireless thermostat can transform your heater

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Heating science: How physics can save you money this winter

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Plug-in heater features: what’s hot and what’s not?

Heat pump advice

Types of heat pump

What type of heat pump and position will suit your house best?

Choosing a heat pump

Finding the right heat pump starts with calculating the required heating capacity for your home.

What size heat pump?

Use our calculator to work out what size heat pump is right for you.

Heat pump installation and costs

It’s essential to use an experienced heat pump installer.

Heat pump maintenance

Heat pumps need regular maintenance – mainly cleaning.

Heat pump FAQs

Your questions about heat pump performance and corrosion answered.

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