We understand that during the summer, electric heating might not be the first thing on your mind. But…when winter and the colder months roll around, you’ll want to make sure those heaters are in tip-top condition and ready for use. Why should I take care of my radiators you might ask? Do I really need to? The answer is yes!
Even electric radiators require some upkeep to ensure they are working to the best of their ability and have a long and fruitful life keeping you warm on demand!
Below we’ve assembled our top tips for keeping your Fischer Classic, Tide or Luxe radiators shipshape.
The Top Tips for Maintaining Your Electric Radiators
1. Don’t turn Electric Radiators off at the mains
It might make sense to turn off devices you aren’t using at the mains to save energy, but by turning your Fischer electric radiator off at the mains, you risk the radiator and the thermostat disconnecting.
As the receiver on the radiator is powered by the mains socket, when it loses power, the receiver can lose connection to the thermostat. To avoid this, all you need to do is turn the dial on your thermostat all the way anti-clockwise (or left) to the standby symbol.
The standby symbol looks like a circle with a line directly through the top. This will stop the radiator from doing anything until you turn it back around to your normal heating setting.
2. Change the batteries before the cold weather returns
The batteries in your wireless thermostat need to be changed every 12 months and summer when your electric radiators aren’t in use, is the perfect time to do it!
Instead of having to go out in the cold weather and buy batteries from the local supermarket, or running the risk of them running out on a chilly evening, why not pick some up over the summer and change them?
You will need 2 x AAA batteries for each thermostat.
3. Wipe over your Electric Radiators with a duster, avoiding the use of any chemicals or polish
To prevent a buildup of any dust (which is natural in any home), wipe over the top, bottom and front of your heaters with a soft, preferably microfiber duster. When you switch the heaters back on in winter, you may notice a slight smell coming from the heater, which is simply the residual dust burning off the HeatCore. By dusting the heater regularly through the warmer weather, you greatly reduce this effect.
P.S. Using any chemicals or polish can damage your heater significantly and for this reason, we strongly advise against it.
4. And Finally… if you don’t already have Fischer Electric radiators…
Now is the perfect time to make the switch. Why wait until the cold weather is back and you need heating sorting in a hurry. With Fischer, you can take time to plan ahead through the warmer months for complete peace of mind, knowing you will be toasty and warm on that first unexpected cold day later in the year.
Request your free catalogue today, enjoy the summer, and rest easy knowing your heating system will be ready when you need it!
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