Electric radiators

goodwithsaving

Hi there.
I know there are a lot of discussions on these in the past but I am completely stuck.

I have removed 30 year old storage heaters and would like electric radiators because storage heaters don't match my lifestyle, I work long days and don't have a set routine.

I would like wifi controlled radiators and have come across three options:

Rointe Delta
Elnur Connected
Haverland Wi11

I believe the Rointe and Elnur are very similar in energy consumption, however the Rointe is nicer visually, but more expensive than the Elnur.

The Haverland is less than Rointe but more than Elnur, however is visually attractive but not quite as efficient in terms of consumption.

I know there is no such thing as one radiator being better in terms of heating since all energy is converted to heat with electric radiators.

The Elnur and Haverland both require a box plugged into the router.

What do people think? I'm stuck.

Here are price comparables:
1600W Rointe £681
1500W Elnur £356
1400W Haverland £429 1600W Haverland £449

The problem is no company sells all three so trying to get a suitable comparison is difficult. Rointe do have a good reputation though.

Thoughts appreciated (I don't want storage heaters however!). I did consider Hive and 'normal' electric radiators e.g. Rointe Kyros, but I am all electric so don't think it's an option.

goodwithsaving

Has no one got any thoughts??

elona

Have you seen the Green Energy radiator on one of the shopping channels?

Ainsley1

This is money saving! Not expensive radiator choice forum :-)

But seriously a bit of lateral thinking consider a smart switch and a standard radiator? Lots of remote/WiFi 'switch' units now coming on the market such as from lightwaverf.com. Not a recommendation, just an idea for some lateral thinking.......

Le_Kirk

I think the first thing you need to do is decide scientifically what heat output you need for each room by using a calculator such as this one. Then you need to carry out your research based on the correct kilo wattage, how they look, what the price is and how "controllable" they are (ie by Wi-Fi or app). I would avoid "learning" radiators as your life style does not suit it.

goodwithsaving

Ainsley1 wrote: »

This is money saving! Not expensive radiator choice forum :-)

But seriously a bit of lateral thinking consider a smart switch and a standard radiator? Lots of remote/WiFi 'switch' units now coming on the market such as from lightwaverf.com. Not a recommendation, just an idea for some lateral thinking.......

Yeah I know but I don't want to waste money on something if somebody else had a bad experience of a product. Other people ask questions after all

Good idea on lateral thinking. I'll look into that

Biggles

They're all incredibly expensive to buy (for what they are) and expensive to run.

Is gas not available where you are? If not, maybe oil.

goodwithsaving

I can't have gas, it's just electricity that's the option.
I know it's expensive, I didn't have a choice as I could only afford a flat :-( I've only ever had gas before and and it was so much easier!