When is the best time to upgrade to an electric heating system? Hands down, the most convenient time is during the summer. Upgrading to an electric heating system in the summer might seem like the last thing on your mind during the sunny season. But making the switch from your current heating system in the warmer months, especially while you aren’t reliant on it daily, has many pros to getting ahead of it before the cold snap kicks in.
If less stress, improving your homes’ energy efficiency and more cost-effective deals appeal to you, check out the top reasons why upgrading your electric heating system could be the best decision you ever made while the sun is still shining.
Top reasons why it’s best to upgrade your electric heating during the summer
The chance of dryer weather makes it a less arduous installation
If you’re considering installing an electric heating installation, such as an air source heat pump, making the switch during the summer makes the upgrade process a whole lot smoother when rainy conditions are unlikely forecast. The ground should be much dryer, making the installation more efficient and much nicer for the installer to operate in (during the good old British summer!).
It also means there’s minimal disruption to your home with installers coming in and out of your property, reducing impact on the internal temperature of your home while your current system is likely switched off.
Fit your heating upgrade alongside planned household renovations
While household renovations are taking place during the summer, it makes sense to upgrade to electric heating while you’re making changes to the layout of a room or style.
Upgrading your heating system while you’re planning renovations around the house means an installer can scope out, for example, how a new electric radiator will fit with the new aesthetic of your room. Know in advance what cupboard space is needed for an electric boiler depending on where you’re planning on installing it.
As you’re making improvements to your home, it’s the perfect time for an installer to carry out a heat loss calculation to see how much heat is required to warm your home. By planning the switch in advance, you may even gain further options and space based on where you’re planning to install your new electric system. Unlike many traditional boilers, electric boilers don’t use a flue, so they can be placed almost anywhere within your property.
Installing an electrical heating system while you’re planning a renovation is also a wise choice since it can reduce unnecessary structural changes, like working out the route of where the pipes will run. As a result, you will save on unexpected costs of your renovation project, making it more cost-effective to improve your households’ energy-efficiency while you’re redecorating.
Get ahead of cost and demand
Engineers are typically not as busy during the summer (as you’d expect) so you’ve got a greater chance of booking an installer before they get booked up in the busy winter months.
Make sure to check out the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant (BUS) where you could be given up to £7,500 to replace your households’ current central heating system (it’s also available for businesses) with a more energy-efficient, electric heating system. The grant is available to homes in England and Wales as part of reaching their net zero targets, which they want to reach by 2050.
Plus, often there are summer deals and payment plans available, so the cost of upgrading can be spread across several months.
Avoid risk of gaps in your central heating
There’s many benefits to making your home even cosier and more comfortable with a new electric heating system, and what better time than to have it installed when it’s still warm inside and out.
Avoid the stress of being left without heating for days while the switch from your current system to electric is taking place. For example, if you’re installing a heat pump this can take up to a week to complete, and therefore a summer heating installation means you’ll avoid being without heating for a few days.
Reduce the risk of days without a fully working system by upgrading your heating system before the autumn/winter nights draw in.
Align the timing of the annual service
If you install a new system in the summer, it means your next service will be due in the following. Benefit from more availability of installers, plus it gives you more time to make sure your electric system, like a heat pump, is working at its optimum efficiency ahead of the winter.
Gain peace of mind your home will be warm and ready for winter
Upgrading your electric heating in the summer, ready to fuel your home ahead of winter will give you peace of mind knowing you have a working, reliable heat source in place before the colder weather kicks in.
If you’re ready to make the switch to electric heating, browse our full range of electric heating products. Our team of experts are more than happy to help you learn more about Fischer products so you feel informed about the best system for your home and energy usage.
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