Any body else getting asked to put in Eco 7 and Dimplex Quantum heaters as a way of improving the EPC ratings of domestic rentals.
Constantly we're being asked to take out decent 24hr Lot 20 heaters with stats and timers and replace them with the Quantum and having to put in new economy 7 supplies and DBs
For a lot of tenants it just pushes up the electricity bills because they have to have the Quantum on the full 7 hrs over night and then can't negotiate a low day rate with their supplier (you end up paying more on your day rate if you have Eco 7). It doesn't take in to account life styles. Some people out at work all day and are happy to have their 24hr heaters on for a couple of hours in the evening when they get in as oppsoed to having to use the full 7 hrs overnight. And the cost of putting these in runs in to 1000s which landlords just pass on back to their tenants
Properties with gas CH get better EPCs than those with standard 24hr electric rads but this doesn't make sense either as green generation increases each year therefore why not just stick with decent electric rads that can be used 24hrs when the consumer wants and needs them.
Am I missing something?
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