Can We replace Storage Heaters Ourselves?

taurusgb

We had Creda economy 7 night storage heaters installed about 20 years ago. The one on the landing keeps breaking down and we thhink probably needs replacing.

When we have re-decorated rooms, my husband has disconnected them, and removed to paint then put them all back together no problem...very easy nothing complicated about them.

So question is - can we just buy a replacement heater and install it - is the basic deisgn still the same or has technology moved on in the last 20 years meaning we would need to pay someone a fortune to do this instead?

I'm talking basic storage heaters - not convectors or fan assisted or anything like that.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

taurusgb wrote: »

When we have re-decorated rooms, my husband has disconnected them, and removed to paint then put them all back together no problem...very easy nothing complicated about them.

do you mean he took them apart, bricks and elements?

taurusgb

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,



do you mean he took them apart, bricks and elements?

Yes - and it was very simple to do.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

well if he's done that then he will be able to build up a new one.

I did one myself a few years ago, taking away one of those big ugly things.

Is he using existing wiring?

Edit: What's the problem with the one just now?

taurusgb

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,

well if he's done that then he will be able to build up a new one.

I did one myself a few years ago, taking away one of those big ugly things.

Is he using existing wiring?

Edit: What's the problem with the one just now?

Yes - he will use exisitng wiring ... think it may be be the thermal link broken again (he's already replaced it twice) we have a new part on the way but the fact that this is the third repair in 2 years spooked me a bit, and we have discussed replacing them one at a time anyway as they are old big ugly things, so was just wondering about viability so as to be ready if and when replacement has to happen.

Appreciate your answers, thanks

[Deleted User]

Hi,

was going to suggest that it might just be the thermal link.

Anyway, have a look here, give you an idea about assembly, and things to think about.