November 15th, 2019 by Chris Chapman

The Most Eco-Friendly Heaters on the Market

Ceramic heaters are the latest innovation in the world of electric heating. Advances in heating technology and massive price drops have seen their popularity spike, making them the hottest heaters you can find this winter. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to heat your home while reducing your heating bills, you’ll want to read this simple guide to ceramic heating. We’ll explain what it is, why they’re good, and why you’ll want one!

What is a Ceramic Heater?

Ceramic heaters are ideal for keeping cosy in the bedroom Ceramic heaters are a different kind of electric panel heater. They work in exactly the same way as a regular panel heater – they need to be plugged in to work, but as long as you have a cable long enough you can usually wheel them around or fix them permanently to the wall. Where they differ is in their heating element – that’s the thing inside the heater which actually generates the heat. As the name suggests, their heating element is made of ceramic rather than a metal like aluminium.

How Does a Ceramic Heater Work?

Ceramic heating elements are commonly used to defrost windscreens Ceramic is a miracle material that’s incredible at conducting heat. Different ceramics are used to defrost car windscreens, heat up irons, and even to make rocket thrusters, which should give you an idea of just how amazing ceramics can be! Ceramic heaters work by passing a current through a piece of ceramic plate. This plate is heavy and dense and is built in a way that stops the current from flowing through it easily. It resists the current flowing through it, and in doing so generates heat. The heating element stores heat while it generates it, and as it builds up, it’s quickly circulated around the room.

Why are Ceramic Heaters More Efficient?

Ceramic heaters are the most efficient radiators because the way they’re designed means they waste almost no electricity. Ceramic heats up more quickly, but it also retains heat really well, so it cools down more slowly. This means it stays warmer for longer, without needing to use as much energy to maintain its target temperature.

Benefits of Ceramic Heating

Costs Less to Run

They're much smaller and more compact than traditional radiators As they heat up so efficiently, ceramic heaters don’t cost very much to run. When you consider most units use modern digital thermostats to regulate your room temperature, they can be used to complement or even replace an outdated central heating system. A good-quality model with energy-saving features like a timer and an open-window detection system can be used to heat up a large room for just a few pence a night.

Easy to Install

If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your heating without ripping out your whole boiler system, a quality ceramic heater is the best way to do it. They only need to be plugged in or hard-wired into the mains, which is quicker, cheaper, and much less invasive than full-scale boiler work.

Suitable for Use in Larger Rooms

If you're installing a heater in the bathroom, make sure it's splashproof! Most panel heaters work primarily using convection heating, which warms up the air and circulates it around the room. Ceramic heaters use a combination of convection heating and radiant heating, which warms up objects directly.  This makes for an all-around cosier heating performance that you’ll feel the benefit of much quicker.

Good for Small Spaces

Maybe you’re mostly happy with your central heating, but you just want a small heater to keep your spare room, garage, or caravan cosy while you’re in there. Ceramic heaters are ideal for these jobs as, despite their incredible heating performance, they’re usually just as small and portable as a regular panel heater.

Easy to Maintain

Unlike a regular radiator which you need to bleed and level regularly, a ceramic heater needs next to no maintenance. They might need an occasional dusting, but that’s about it!

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MYLEK Ceramic Electric Panel Heater

The MYLEK Ceramic Panel Heater If you’re looking for an eco-friendly heater that ticks every box, look no further. This feature-packed ceramic heater is available in four models, each having been designed with impeccable attention to detail, so it’s sure to help reduce your heating bills this winter. In addition to a high-quality ceramic heating element, it has a long list of energy-saving features to help reduce the amount of electricity you use. The main ones are an ultra-accurate thermostat and a 24/7 timer which will help you get your room just the way you like it for exactly as long as you like it. It also features an open window detection mode which will dramatically reduce wasted energy. All of these features mean this heater is ERP Lot 20 compliant, so it’s suitable for landlords and building contractors looking to install them into a property. Lot 20 is part of the European EcoDesign directive, which are the strictest energy efficiency laws around – for more detail on this, check out our Lot 20 guide here. The best part is that MYLEK is a British brand, so you’re guaranteed year-round tech support to answer any questions you might have about it. To find out more about this amazing new heater, click here!