Domestic Heating Systems – Safety

Safety is of paramount importance for specifiers, social housing providers, homeowners and tenants. It must be considered carefully when selecting or upgrading a heating system, and Creda Heating is well qualified to assist.

Creda electric heating products have important safety benefits over other fuels:

• Electric heaters do not burn fuel internally to generate heat, removing risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning and explosions.
  
  Both Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and private landlords are legally required to have gas appliances in their properties checked annually to confirm they are working safely*. Making these inspections can be problematic if tenants are reluctant to let a qualified maintenance engineer into their homes. It is also necessary to budget for the cost of inspection and servicing.
• Creda storage heaters and panels do not contain fluids, removing the potential for leaks and bursts associated with a wet system. Both landlords and tenants benefit as there is less risk of damage to the building and personal property, and the inconvenience associated with repairs is avoided.
• Creda electric heating products are extremely reliable and will normally run satisfactorily for much longer than a conventional wet system.
• These checks are not required for electric systems.

*1994 Gas Safety Regulations, amended 1998