Heating blog

Over the next two years the government will be gearing up to overhaul the current Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) system for assessing the energy...

Deciding what is the best electric heating system to use for your project can often be confusing especially when many of them can effectively heat...

There are many types of towel rails and they come in many different shapes and sizes. Towel rails provide an added bit of luxury to a bathroom at a...

There has been and continues to be a lot of talk around heat pumps being the go-to low-carbon alternative for heating our homes and, to be fair,...

So, you’ve completed your research on electric underfloor heating and have decided that it’s the perfect fit for your project. But, with so much...

For 25 years we’ve used our expertise to drive innovation forward, and our new Membrane Heating Cable is the newest instalment in a long line of...

At ThermoSphere we’re excited to launch the new improved version of our underfloor Membrane Heating Cable. We’ve been working hard to introduce...

As a leading British manufacturer of electric heating, ThermoSphere are not only committed to leading the charge in changing the way homes are...

Effectively controlling your electric underfloor heating needs two key ingredients. The first is it needs to be simple to use. The second is it needs...

Tiled floors are the most common floor finishes to have over electric underfloor heating and for good reason. Electric underfloor heating is more...

70% of faults with an electric underfloor heating installation occur around the cold tail joint of the heating cable. This not only causes a headache...

If you are considering electric radiators as a heating option for your renovation or new build project, then you’re probably thinking about what is...

In our third instalment of looking at the findings of the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report 2023, we focus on both the sustainable and...

We often talk about how the cost-of-living is impacting homeowners, especially when it comes to heating homes. But what kind of impact is the...

It’s that time of year again when Rated People launch their much-anticipated Home Improvement Trends Report. So, if you are a homeowner or a...

When looking at different heating systems for your home, running costs play a big factor as to which system you decide upon. Even though it is worse...

When it comes to controlling your electric underfloor heating there are things you should do to get the most out of it. Unfortunately, we see a few...

If you are in the market for an electric underfloor heating system for your next home renovation, then you have landed in the perfect place. We’ve...

In this blog we run through the difference between electric radiators and panel heaters. 

If you are thinking about giving your home heating a bit of...

In the UK we are becoming increasingly conscious of the rising cost of energy and the impact that heating our homes has on the environment. Electric...

Launched in the latter part of 2022, the report ‘Working towards Net Zero’ sheds light on the UK construction industry’s attitudes toward direct...

According to research by Water UK, the average person in the UK uses 142 litres of water a day. However, the same research also highlights that many...

‘What’s the best underfloor heating for vinyl floors?’ is not an uncommon question we get asked. Vinyl flooring is becoming a more popular floor...

It’s that time of the year where we take an honest look at bathroom design trends for 2023. So, we’ve scoured the internet, read through a heap of...

The energy crisis and extreme price volatility in fossil fuel markets has had a dramatic impact on the cost of living for many homeowners, and as a...

After the success of our ‘The top 5 electric underfloor heating brands for 2022?’ blog, we thought it would only be right to update it for 2023 and...

With so many brands of underfloor heating out there and different methods of heating like wet vs electric underfloor heating, it can be difficult to...

As a British manufacturer of electric underfloor heating, we often get asked ‘What’s the best electric underfloor heating system to use?’. Sounds...

How we heat homes is changing and the journey towards reducing carbon emissions is driving it. Gas boilers will be banned from new build developments...

According to the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report 2022, additions such as a self-contained annex or a garden room are becoming...

Smart devices are big business in the UK. According to a survey conducted by Statista, 19% of UK homeowners already own a smart device such as a...

In this article we will be covering everything you need to know when it comes to specifying and purchasing electric towel bars for your next bathroom...

If you are looking for energy saving tips on the internet, you’ll be presented a whole heap of different options. From not using a tumble dryer to...

With the colder months approaching, many of us will be planning to turn the heating on or looking at new ways of heating our rooms cost effectively....

We recently published a report looking at attitudes towards decarbonisation within the construction industry. The findings are revealing…There’s...

If you’re reading this, then the chances are you’re weighing up the pros and cons of buying a Micro Electric Boiler (MEB) for your home or project....

When looking into installing underfloor heating, ‘how thick is underfloor heating?’ ranks in the top three of the most common questions asked. There...

When it comes to choosing between ceramic or porcelain tiles and natural stone it used to be an easier decision because if you wanted the authentic...

James Warlow is an Architectural Technologist living in Norfolk and has a career spanning nearly 47 years in architecture. James lives in a 3-bedroom...

The way we heat our homes continues to feature heavily in the news and it doesn’t look like it will disappear anytime soon. When ‘Googling’ home...

Electric boilers have always been most popular in off grid areas with no mains gas, but with the increases in oil prices and the desire to reduce our...

Electric underfloor heating is a simple and effective heating system to install in both retrofit and new build projects. Any competent DIYer can do...

If you search for information on heat pumps via Google or any other search engine, you will see a mass of opinion. Some articles claim heat pumps to...

There’s nothing quite like moving into your 1^st property. The excitement, stress, documents and those incoming bills (Ugh!) Hmmm, maybe it’s not as...

You are probably wondering why we are writing a blog post on this. It seems a bit bizarre right? Actually, we love to ensure we answer every question...

One of the most common questions we get asked in relation to electric radiators is, ‘will it heat the room to the right & required temperatures?’ The...

How many times a day have you needed to run water, just waiting for it to get hot? It’s a massive waste! In fact, in the UK, we waste 65.5bn litres...

There’s no denying it, prices for both gas and electricity have gone up significantly. Following an announcement by Ofgem in February 2022 about...

Kitchens are usually the most used living spaces in any home and are often not just for cooking but for entertaining in too. For the ‘heart of the...

If you’ve ever experienced a boiler breakdown, you’ll know it can be a very inconvenient and sometimes traumatic experience, especially if you rely...

In the latest Home Improvement Trends Report 2022 by Rated People, the perceived value that underfloor heating adds to a home is a whopping £12,290....

Underfloor heating is a brilliantly versatile heating system that can be installed in any room in a home…including conservatories.

Since the early...

Well, that’s a good question I must admit! The short answer is ‘not much’ but that doesn’t really cut the mustard for most people, so I have done my...

Over the last couple of years awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions has intensified. From the UK Government’s drive to ban gas boilers in...

You may have experienced the sheer joy and comfort of underfloor heating at a friend’s or neighbour’s house. You may have also been told about the...

Probably if you’ve ended up at this blog, you’ve already decided to use electric underfloor heating in your project.

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,...

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

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

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

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...

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

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,...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you’re one of over 2 million homes in the UK not connected to a mains gas supply you know the challenges surrounding heating your home. In this...

The Future Homes Standard was launched earlier in 2019 as part of a statement from the UK government and later in the same year the public...

When it comes to building or even renovating, you only want to do it once, or it becomes a very costly exercise. And while most homeowners like to...

Without a doubt 2020 was a year of many ups and downs and now with the cooler weather upon us, it is important that we focus on the heating in our...

As we fast approach the back end of what can only be described as a mammoth year, we know there are plenty of people out there looking to make some...

SAP 10 and its iterations has heavily featured in heating industry news since early 2018 and there is good reason for that. The latest iteration of...

One of the most common questions that we get asked is ‘what is the best underfloor heating for timber floors?’ So, we’ve put this useful guide...

This year, Rated People launched their annual Home Improvement Trends Report: 2020. Over 1,000 homeowners responded to a 51-question survey and the...

Smart thermostats form part of the smart home devices category and it’s a category that is booming. In fact, in 2019 over £10 billion was spent on...

So you’ve decided to install electric underfloor heating which we think is awesome! One of the most critical parts of any electric underfloor heating...

In UK bathrooms, it is not uncommon to find a beautiful electric towel rail or stylish electric towel bars. Designed well, they can often become an...

During the last ten years the popularity in electric underfloor heating has risen significantly in the UK. Gone are the days that underfloor heating...

The popularity of electric underfloor heating continues to rise. It’s not just popular in bathrooms, underfloor heating is significantly increasing...

Questions regarding underfloor heating and floor height are some of the most common questions we get asked. So, we’ve decided to tackle this head on....

In the months of winter, dancing across ice cold tiles in your bathroom is not uncommon. Let’s be honest, bathrooms quickly become one of the coldest...

Popularity in electric heating is rising and it won’t be slowing down any time soon. Let’s take the electric radiator market. By 2025 the European...

‘Is electric underfloor heating expensive to run?’ is the most common question that we get asked. Traditionally it has been seen as a luxury that...

As you may or may not be aware, the UK chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the tax and spending plans for the government today. The budget was promised...

Historically popular in areas such as Scandinavia and the US, outdoor heating is rising in popularity throughout the UK for both residential and...