Winters in the UK can be volatile and extreme.
To ensure comfortable habitation for yourself and your family, it is essential for your flat to have a good heating system. Whether you’re a landlord, a tenant, or a homeowner, you should avoid overlooking the importance of a well-functioning and efficient heating system.
An efficient heating system will not only keep you warm but also help keep your energy bills low. There are a variety of heating systems for flats, each one with its own advantages.
Being one of the leading suppliers of renewable energy heating systems in the UK, at JL Phillips, we are dedicated to helping you choose the best heating solution for your flat.
Whether you’re planning to install a heating system in your new flat or you’d like to replace an existing one, you should know what your options are.
Let’s discuss some of the most common heating systems in the UK.
1. Renewable Heating Systems
As the prices of electricity and gas are constantly rising, you could consider switching to a more efficient and environmentally friendly heating system for your home.
A renewable heating system runs on renewable energy from wind, water, or the sun. This also helps you reduce your carbon footprint, which is beneficial for the planet. What’s more, you reap the benefits of energy-efficiency grants like the BUS scheme, which in the long run, is a win.
Let’s take a look at the best and ideal renewable heating systems for flats.
A) Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
Air source heat pumps use renewable, natural heat from the ambient air to heat your home and provide hot water. Since these are small and compact, they are perfect to install in your flat. ASHPs are compatible with underfloor heating and radiators, making them one of the most versatile green heating solutions.
These heat pumps provide year-round consistent heating and are a reliable source of comfort and green energy heating in your flat. What makes this heating equipment our top pick is that it remains quiet during operation and requires minimal maintenance with excellent heating output!
JL Phillips is one of the top ASHP installers in the UK. We provide free consultation along with a thorough property survey as a part of our installation service.
To find out more about renewable heating, check out our blog!
B) Solar Thermal Panel
This system uses solar energy to heat your home as well as to heat water.
Our solar PV panels and solar thermal panels offer a cost-efficient solution to your heating requirements. They also require minimal maintenance and have low carbon emissions, which will help reduce your carbon footprint significantly.
If you’ve got a wide and completely unshaded roof space, a solar panel may be the ideal solution for your heating needs. These are ideal for flats especially because they don’t require a large space to be installed.
What’s more, they can be seamlessly installed alongside your existing heat pump, meaning you can double in on your comfort level, come winter.
To find out more about our solar panel heating solution, give us a call.
2. Electric Heating Systems
Electric heating systems are generally more expensive and therefore less popular than central heating systems. If your home is not connected to the national gas grid, then you’re more likely to use electric heating.
There are various electric heating systems to choose from:
A. Electric Storage Heaters
Storage heaters are more commonly used in apartments, flats, and other smaller spaces. This method uses off-peak electricity overnight to store heat in heat-retaining bricks, which then emit the heat to warm up your home the next day.
B. Electric Radiators
An electric radiator can be turned on and off manually and works on standard electricity tariffs, making it an expensive way of heating your home. However, it could work for a well-insulated property that doesn’t need every room to be heated regularly.
C. Immersion Heaters
This electric heating system is like a large kettle consisting of a metal coil that sits within the cylinder and heats the water. This hot water is then distributed throughout the home.
A timer or thermostatic control can be used to switch these heaters on and off. Immersion heaters are also often found in flats with no piped gas supply.
3. Other Central Heating Systems
Central heating systems with boilers and radiators can be found in a majority of UK homes. They are fairly effective and quite flexible regardless of your flat’s size.
There are a few different central heating systems to choose from. These include gas heating, LPG heating, and oil heating solutions.
However, these are not clean sources of energy.
Opt for renewable heating instead to reap the benefits of reduced energy bills and grants from the government. The experts at JL Phillips can assist you here
Get in touch with us to learn more about our offerings.
Contact JL Phillips For The Best Renewable Energy Heating Systems
Looking to go green with your home’s heating system?
Our experts at JL Phillips can help you find the best renewable energy heating systems for flats and independent homes.
We offer a variety of high-quality heating systems that can help you reduce your carbon footprint.
With over a decade of experience, we are professionals in the renewable energy industry, and we can design, install, and maintain your heating systems as per your requirements.
Check out our products and reach out to us to learn more about our services.
