Plinth heaters

clarejep

Hi in the process of getting quotes for a new kitchen. As there is no radiator I was looking at a plinth heater. Has anyone had these and were they worth it? Thanks

ian103

yes we installed an electric one in the house we are in now - just need to position it carefully to ensure coverage. Not used it much but if its really cold we give the room a quick blast. In the old house we installed one connected to the central heating -seemed better than the electric but the connections were already there (some one had removed a radiator in the past)

teddysmum

We are planning a new kitchen, too and intend to have the radiator removed to give more cupboard space. My husband suggested a plinth heater, but I wondered about a good placement, so we have opted to use two items we already have ie a portable fan heater we already have (can go on a worktop) and a small De Longhi oil filled radiator which can be stored in a cupboard when not needed.

billigmeister

we looked into it for our new kitchen but our design then allowed us to have a normal one.

i wouldn't hesitate about having one - would prefer that solution than having portable things out all the time and to store

1cat2fish

Just had a new kitchen. We have a kick space heater fitted that runs off the central heating. Best thing we ever did, much warmer than the old raditor.

xyz123

1cat2fish wrote: »

Just had a new kitchen. We have a kick space heater fitted that runs off the central heating. Best thing we ever did, much warmer than the old raditor.

Any idea where can I get one from.? We alsowant some heatwave were looking at electri one but I can see a heating pipe nearby so ones which run of central heating will be bette.

Tha nks

ian103

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KITCHEN-PLINTH-HEATER-UNDER-CUPBOARD-HEATER-STAINLESS-FOR-CENTRAL-HEATING-/160925059370?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air&var=&hash=item2577e1892a

or similar - try a google search

ryder72

Myson make good plinth heaters. One that runs off the central heating is a good idea.

They work well. Avoid positioning under a fridge.

plumb1_2

Make sure they are supplied with 15mm feeds.

muckybutt

Another alternative would be to install underfloor heating - either wet or electric