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<blockquote data-quote="Techstride" data-source="post: 560661" data-attributes="member: 38421"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>I recently had storage heaters installed in my home, hoping to save on energy costs and take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. However, since their installation, I’ve noticed a significant increase in my electricity bills, and I’m really concerned.</p><p></p><p>The heaters are supposed to store heat overnight when electricity is cheaper, and release it during the day. But despite using them as intended, my bills have been higher than expected. I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong or if there’s a better way to use them effectively.</p><p></p><p>Here’s what I’ve noticed:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The heaters seem to use a lot of electricity during the night, even though I’ve set them to charge only during off-peak hours.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">During the day, it doesn’t feel like the heat lasts long enough, so I end up turning them on again or using other forms of heating.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I’ve tried adjusting the settings, but I’m still not getting the results I hoped for.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I’ve also heard that if storage heaters aren’t maintained properly, they can be inefficient.</li> </ul><p>Has anyone else experienced this after installing storage heaters? What changes did you make to reduce your bills? Should I be considering other types of heaters, or is there a way to optimize the use of my current ones?</p><p></p><p>I’d love to hear your experiences and any tips you might have!</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Techstride, post: 560661, member: 38421"] Hi all, I recently had storage heaters installed in my home, hoping to save on energy costs and take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. However, since their installation, I’ve noticed a significant increase in my electricity bills, and I’m really concerned. The heaters are supposed to store heat overnight when electricity is cheaper, and release it during the day. But despite using them as intended, my bills have been higher than expected. I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong or if there’s a better way to use them effectively. Here’s what I’ve noticed: [LIST] [*]The heaters seem to use a lot of electricity during the night, even though I’ve set them to charge only during off-peak hours. [*]During the day, it doesn’t feel like the heat lasts long enough, so I end up turning them on again or using other forms of heating. [*]I’ve tried adjusting the settings, but I’m still not getting the results I hoped for. [*]I’ve also heard that if storage heaters aren’t maintained properly, they can be inefficient. [/LIST] Has anyone else experienced this after installing storage heaters? What changes did you make to reduce your bills? Should I be considering other types of heaters, or is there a way to optimize the use of my current ones? I’d love to hear your experiences and any tips you might have! Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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