5 hours ago5 hr hello! i have a storage heater that is no longer working. I need it removed and will replace it with electric heater.Any idea how much would that cost mr? im in london. Thanks
4 hours ago4 hr 28 minutes ago, Oceanjules said:have a storage heater that is no longer working. I need it removed and will replace it with electric heaterI wouldn't be changing a storage heater for a normal electric heater. Main advantage of a storage heater is you are using off peak electricity, while an electric heater the electric usage is during peak time.Might sound good for upfront costs, but be ready for a huge shock when your first bill comes in.No clue on cost Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by JohnMo
4 hours ago4 hr They are pretty simple to remove. Switch off and disconnects. Find the screws that old on the front cover, remove cover, then find screws that old the insulation plate in place, remove.Then remove the 'bricks', then elements, then the rear bricks. They usually have two small screws at the top, on the sides, that hold them to the wall brackets.Then just carry all the bits out.Or just fix it. There is not a not in them.
3 hours ago3 hr Author We did try to remove it and boy it was heavy! We just need to take it to the tip and dispose of them. I wished i knew about the saving part if it before buying an electric one. I bought it because it’s just a plug in unit, no hard wiring involved.
2 hours ago2 hr Look on Gumtree Facebook eBay always storage heaters almost being given away.They are v heavy but as @SteamyTea says they are designed to be moved in piece parts not as a whole.
1 hour ago1 hr A quick search suggests that post-'74 storage heaters are generally asbestos-free, suggesting that others may not be. Any idea of the age?
32 minutes ago32 min The bricks are quite sought after by some people. I've known folk stack them around their open fire to absorb and give heat after the fire has gone out.
Just now1 min Author 1 hour ago, Redbeard said:A quick search suggests that post-'74 storage heaters are generally asbestos-free, suggesting that others may not be. Any idea of the age?It was installed around 2001 and was told that it’s asbestos-free.
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