In the British climate, most conservatories will need a little help with the heating during the cooler months. As building regulations restrict the way you heat your conservatory, you aren’t able to use radiators connected to your central heating system. So how else can you heat the space? And how can you heat your conservatory without hugely increasing your energy bills or your carbon footprint?

So you can still use your conservatory throughout the year, here are the best ways to heat your conservatory.

Electric wall mounted radiators

Though more expensive than gas heating, electric radiators are far easier to install and manage.  Available in a range of styles to suit your interior design, installing an electric radiator allows you to heat your conservatory with ease. Use when needed, rather that setting to a timer so that heat isn’t wasted.

It can be near impossible to find space for installation if your conservatory walls consist mainly of glass, so you may need to look at other options.

Underfloor electric heating

Underfloor electric heating is great if there isn’t enough wall space for an electric radiator to be installed. As with wall mounted heaters, underfloor heating should be turned on when needed, rather than set to a timer to avoid wasting energy.

Portable heater

With cheaper upfront costs, and the ability to move the heater nearer to where you are sitting, a plugin portable heater could be the best and most energy efficient option. High-end devices, like Dyson Hot + Cool heater, can provide hot air in the winter and cooler air in the summer – perfect for conservatory climates!

Help the space retain heat

One of the best ways to heat your conservatory is to improve the insulation of the space to help it retain heat. Small ways to improve the heat retention of the space include adding curtains and rugs as these create insular layers.

Larger changes include upgrading to better double or triple glazing, installing underfloor insulation, or adding a solid roof to your existing conservatory. A solid roof will help prevent heat from escaping and will allow for roof insulation to be added.

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