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We like to think knowledge is power and we love to share ours. Here, you'll find easily accessible heating tips, advice and industry insight for anything associated with electric heating.

How do you make underfloor heating more efficient?

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How do you make underfloor heating more efficient?

You’ve made the decision to install and use electric underfloor heating, you’re ready to make the purchase, but have you covered all bases,...

Can you repair electric underfloor heating?

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Can you repair electric underfloor heating?

One of the most common fears of underfloor heating is the fear of it ‘going wrong’ or stopping working altogether. “Can electric underfloor heating...

The challenge in updating the heating systems of listed buildings?

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The challenge in updating the heating systems of listed buildings?

Heating a listed historic building is often seen as a huge challenge mainly down to the simple fact the fabric of the building is not up to current...

The best way to heat your home which is kinder to the environment?

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The best way to heat your home which is kinder to the environment?

The subject of domestic heating continues to be a popular subject. From the inevitable increase in fuel bills to the contribution of home heating on...

The best underfloor heating for wooden floors

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The best underfloor heating for wooden floors

What’s the best underfloor heating for wooden floors? The popularity of underfloor heating continues to rise for both new build and renovation...

Bathroom design trends for 2022 – the ones we actually like

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Bathroom design trends for 2022 – the ones we actually like

Bathroom design trends – When you ‘Google’ bathroom design trends for 2022 you’ll see a huge number of blog posts highlighting a wide range of...

What you need to know before installing electric underfloor heating

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What you need to know before installing electric underfloor heating

So, you’ve completed all of your research and decided that electric underfloor heating is the best fit for your new project. Great! What are the next...

Why removing insulation from underfloor heating is costing homeowners

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Why removing insulation from underfloor heating is costing homeowners

I recently asked our wonderful Customer Experience team what were the typical questions asked by homeowners when they called us. Unsurprisingly, one...

Can you use electric underfloor heating under carpet?

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Can you use electric underfloor heating under carpet?

When you think of underfloor heating, the first thing that most likely comes to mind is heating a tiled floor in a bathroom or wet room. However,...

The best electric underfloor heating for tile and stone floors

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The best electric underfloor heating for tile and stone floors

When it comes to underfloor heating, it is much more common to heat tile or stone floors than wood, carpet or vinyl. So, you can imagine why one of...

The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022

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The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022

Who are the top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022? Straight off the bat, you may be thinking ‘Why is a British manufacturer of electric...

What is the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating?

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What is the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating?

What is the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating? When it comes to the best thermostat to use for underfloor heating, there are so many to...

Is underfloor heating expensive to run?

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Is underfloor heating expensive to run?

Is underfloor heating expensive to run? – This is probably the single question that I get asked the most by folks who are looking to purchase...

Why is my underfloor heating not working? Troubleshooting tips! Part 2

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Why is my underfloor heating not working? Troubleshooting tips! Part 2

In this second part of our guide ‘Why is my underfloor heating not working?’, we continue with our top trouble shooting tips if your electric...

Underfloor Heating vs Radiators – What’s better?

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Underfloor Heating vs Radiators – What’s better?

When it comes to heating your home, there are a wide variety of options to choose from. Radiators are one of the most common ways to do it and the...

Why is my underfloor heating not working? Troubleshooting tips! Part 1

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Why is my underfloor heating not working? Tips - Part 1

In this first part of our guide ‘Why is my underfloor heating not working?’, we cover; towel test, power, circuit check and sensors. But if it’s...

Electric underfloor heating vs wet underfloor heating – what's better?

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Electric underfloor heating vs wet underfloor heating – what's better?

It’s great that you are thinking about installing underfloor heating for your next project. You’ll receive all the benefits that come with underfloor...

What's the best underfloor heating for bathrooms?

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What's the best underfloor heating for bathrooms?

This is one of the most commonly asked questions and for good reason! With so many brands of underfloor heating out there including Warm Up, Heat Mat...

£5 donated for every sign-up

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£5 donated for every sign-up

We are proud to support Rapid Relief Team (RRT) throughout September by donating £5 for every sign-up to our installer programme, ThermoSphere...

Naturally better by design: New  electric towel bar range launched!

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Naturally better by design: New electric towel bar range launched!

ThermoSphere, one of the UKs leading electric heating manufacturers, continues to innovate with their new ultra-energy-efficient electric towel bar...

How to reduce heating bills in 7 easy ways

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How to reduce heating bills in 7 easy ways

With the cold weather just around the corner, many of us will be turning on the heating, monitoring the thermostat, looking at our smart meters and...

A quick guide to SAP 10

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A quick guide to SAP 10

Harry Hinchliffe, Energy Consultant and BREEAM Assessor with our friends at C80 Solutions, guides you through SAP 10 and the impact it will have on...

ThermoSphere Membrane is officially award-winning!

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ThermoSphere Membrane is officially award-winning!

There is a reason that ThermoSphere Membrane is getting a lot of attention from tilers and why it is a Tomorrow’s Tile and Stone Awards 2021...

Top tips for converting to electric heating

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Top tips for converting to electric heating

It is a well-known fact that the majority of homes in the UK are using gas heating. The reasons vary, from ‘it was there when we moved in’, to it is...

How to test an electric underfloor heating system

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How to test an electric underfloor heating system

One of the most important steps when installing an electric underfloor heating system is the testing. Once the final floor finish is laid it can be...