If your new to plinth heaters then make sure you read our recent what are plinth heaters article.

If your short on time then to summarize they are heaters that tend to be found in kitchens and bathrooms and are positioned in the plinth area or floor level. You may not have really noticed these types of heaters due to them being so low to the ground hidden under kitchen bathroom units. This type of heater can be power electrically, using hot water (hydronic) or dual fueled.

So why might you want to opt for a set of plinth heaters for your new kitchen or bathroom. Well there here are a couple of reasons that may make up your mind.

In terms of appearance for many homeowners these compact units allow you to hide the heating in a room in spaces that are ordinarily ignored and wasted i.e the plinth. The typical location of these units allow a space to stay clean and crisp giving rooms a modern less cluttered appearance. For some homeowners this might be quite appealing.

For some homeowners that maybe have a small kitchen or bathroom and want to make the most of this small space and don’t want to install a wall mounter heater like a traditional radiator or oil filled radiator then a plinth heating system might be ideal since they have a minimal footprint due to them being installed in the plinth area underneath the kitchen cabinets.

In terms of cost if you already have a central heating system installed then opting for the hydronic plinth heating system will allow you to benefit from just extending the existing pipe work to the newly installed heaters. This may allow you to heat a greater proportion of the house with the existing heating system.

To get the most out of your central heating system and make it as efficient as possible you can try a number of things including regular servicing and ensuring the room and radiator thermostats are set correctly. Checkout the following video on how to set your systems thermostats correctly.

In terms of efficiency the heaters can be powered in multiple ways so you depending on the power source you choose to pick will influence the efficiency and overall cost of the heating. The electrical models come in various power ratings with the most common being 1.5KW or 2 KW.

When it comes to price you may find that these are more expensive then an equivalent convector or oil filled models. Prices do vary if you shop around but expect to pay around £100 for a decent unit.

So are plinth heaters any good?

If you have a limited space, and don’t mind spending a bit more then a plinth heating system can be a good choice. If you have an existing central heating system then you can easily add the additional hydronic plinth heaters.