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New Rule to Ban Underfloor Heating, Gas Fires and Towel Rails: Report
The proposals would ban or restrict many heaters and require controls that limit running time, with officials saying the changes will save households money.
- Regulations from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero limit underfloor heating and towel rails to six hours daily operation, requiring temperature and power-saving controls to improve home energy efficiency.
- According to The Telegraph, the rules would ban around half of current under-floor heating and towel rail systems, plus between 17% and 27% of gas heaters; more than a third of 'space heating systems' would become illegal to sell.
- Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho criticized the move, stating, "Ed Miliband wants to tell you how long your towel rail can be switched on"; this follows a tumble dryer ban effective From January 19, 2027.
- The Government clarified that restrictions apply only to New sales, not existing heaters, stating these reforms will save households money by improving energy efficiency for Devices.
- Great Britain is implementing these standards following similar restrictions already introduced across the EU, continuing the transition toward Net Zero by setting high performance requirements for heating Devices sold as New.
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The Business TimesGovernment to ban some towel rails, gas fires and under-floor heating
A third of current systems will be banned, including some electric storage heaters
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