Panel Heaters

How do Electric Panel Heaters Work?

Placing an ATC digital panel heater in smaller rooms that are not used as frequently is the most effective because the reduced room volume can help emphasize the effects of warm air rising and falling. For smaller spaces, panel heaters are a popular choice due to their efficacy and cost efficiency.

Electric panel heaters are generally very different from electric radiators because ATC panel heaters solely use convection while radiators use a combination of convection and radiation. The way convection works are by warming the air above the heater, which then rises and displaces the cooler air above it, creating an air current that distributes hot air across the room.  

However, despite being a cost-effective heating solution as well as being easier to manufacture, an electric panel heater is still a less efficient method of heating compared to radiation. The reason for this is that an electric panel heater will need to use more energy and work harder to raise the temperature of a room if it is being frequented often.

This is why using an electric panel heater in a room that is only used occasionally or for shorter periods is the best-case scenario since the infrequent energy usage will offset the higher running cost as a result.

ATC Digital Panel Heater Style & Control Options

Electric panel heaters are often available in a range of sleek and well-built designs that can complement the different interior design schemes of the user’s home or office space.

The ATC Almeria digital panel heater range for example comes in an exceptionally slim, modern, and lightweight design. In addition, the ATC digital panel heater range is incredibly easy to program and install. Besides a large and easy-to-read TFT screen with text menus, the ATC Almeria digital panel heater comes with three operating modes that the user can choose from per convenience.

These are program, manual, and landlord modes. The landlord mode that comes with ATC panel heaters provides a code-locked mode that allows the user to set a limited temperature range and time. This mode is particularly useful for guaranteeing efficient use of the heating system.

Other control options that the ATC Almeria digital panel heater sports are two user-adjustable temperature settings – comfort and economy, as well as a dedicated boost facility with program advance mode. 

Benefits of Panel Heaters

1. Instant Heat

Electric panel heaters are known for producing heat instantly the minute you need it and they do not take long at all to warm the air around them. There is a high-quality aluminum heating element across a large surface area found in most electric panel heaters.

This allows the electric panel heater, including the ATC panel heaters, to warm up quickly and distribute heat most effectively and efficiently. There is no other type of energy source that comes close to what an ATC digital panel heater can do in terms of efficiency; all the money you spend on electricity bills turns into heating.

2. Saves

In many cases electric panel heaters and other heating solutions end up taking up a lot of space in a room, leaving little to no room for other essentials and decorations. One major appeal of ATC panel heaters is how they come in a slim range and take minimum space without compromising on the efficiency with which they heat a room.

The ATC Almeria digital panel heater has a contemporary slim body and a sleek white colour that can adapt easily to most interior design aesthetics whether it’s modern, vintage, or traditional.

3. Dynamic User Control

Unlike radiators that are controlled by twisting a dial at their base, electric panel heaters have a much more dynamic user control. Electric panel heaters often include a function where the time can be set, and the heater can be programmed regarding when it should be switched on and off. Other than that, many come with a child lock option as well.

The advantages of this combination of technology right at the fingertips of the user mean that they have much more effective control of the heating in the room where the electric panel heater is placed. A panel heater can also offer a more dynamic range of temperatures compared to other heating options because the heater can be programmed over 24 hours of each day.

4. Reducing Mould

Since ATC panel heaters are not placed against the wall, they do not make the air dry right out when they are being used.

If an ATC digital panel heater is turned on in a room where it is predicted to be damp enough to cause mold to develop, it will help to dry out the walls and reduce this possibility. ATC panel heaters are especially useful during the winter months and in homes where it is more susceptible to be damp.

5. Low Maintenance  

If you get your hands on the ATC Almeria digital panel heater, you will have a heating system that’s going to easily last you a long time. ATC panel heaters do not require much when it comes to maintenance compared to other heating solutions, and they often come with a good warranty deal as well.

During the winter months, heating any space will be convenient with electric panel heaters thanks to the time you will save looking after and maintaining the devices since it does not take much to keep them going.

In addition, the ATC digital panel heater range adhering to all energy efficiency levels enables the user to reduce their carbon footprint, which is an important advantage to consider nowadays. Whether it is a domestic or commercial situation, it’s nothing that an ATC Almeria digital panel heater can’t handle.

How to Program ATC Almeria Digital Panel Heater

When purchasing your ATC Almeria digital panel heater for the first time, it may be confusing how to program it to your liking and in a way that will suit your comfort. Here are a few steps that show how to set the program on the ATC Almeria digital panel heater.

1. On the digital control panel, press the Menu/Back button to access the menu.
2. Next, use the navigation arrows signified by the arrow symbols to select your desired program mode and press enter.
3. If you wish to create a program schedule, press enters on the Set Program option under the Program Menu options list.
4. After that, use the navigation arrow buttons to select the day you wish to program and press the enter button again.
5. Use the navigation buttons to input the desired program time for when you want the electric panel heater to turn on and off. There can be a total of four-time switching points that can be programmed for each day.
6. To save the program times that you have curated, use the navigation arrow buttons to select Save and press enter to confirm.
7. You can copy this same program and insert them to other days of the week as well. Do this by using the navigation arrow buttons to select the Copy Program option from the main menu, and then press enter to confirm. Then select the day you wish to copy from.
8. Use the navigation arrow buttons to select the days to copy the program, and press enter to confirm. Once you have selected the days, use the navigation arrow buttons to select Copy and press enter to confirm.
9. To activate your desired program, select Program Run.
10. Lastly, take note that the Adv/Boost button can be used to provide heating outside of the selected heating period.