Buying Guides
Our experts have put together the top things to consider for each of our product ranges. Helping you choose the best product for you and your family.
Portable Heating
Dehumidifiers
Air Purifiers
Cooling fans
Sustainability
Sustainability plays a key role in the future of Dimplex. We believe it's our moral responsibility to do what we can for future generations.
Comfort for young families
If you are a new parent, the sheer amount of information you need to take in regarding your baby’s health can be overwhelming. When it comes to baby care, there is no doubt that maintaining a constant room temperature of 16-20°C has a positive impact on the health of your child, and therefore the rest of your family - as we all know, a baby’s sleep quality can affect everyone around them.
The CCC has suggested phasing out the installation of fossil fuel boilers by 2033 - but is this ambitious enough?
The Climate Change Committee recently released their proposed target for the Sixth Carbon Budget; suggesting a challenging 78% emissions reduction beyond 1990 levels. To achieve this, they have strongly recommended the introduction of a 2033 law banning the installation of fossil fuel boilers – but is this ambitious enough and what are the alternatives?
Britain’s Fuel Poverty Crisis: Part one
Whilst many relish the arrival of the winter months with dreams of a white Christmas and cosy gatherings on cold dark nights, the stark truth for many is that this time of the year creates anxiety and genuine fear as fuel poverty continues to blight households across the UK. From inner-city suburbs to remote Scottish islands, Government statistics paint a bleak picture of families, couples and individuals all struggling to heat their homes due to cost.
The benefits of multi-purpose heaters in winter
Multi-purpose heaters are an often overlooked product, but their benefits simply cannot be denied. The Dimplex Coldwatcher is perfect for the areas inside your home that require frost protection - be it your loft, greenhouse or shed, and due to their thermostatic controls and low heat output, are incredibly economical to run. Now it is winter, it’s time to invest a little to protect your spaces and belongings from a lot of damage.
All you need to serve up an ace Wimbledon party
Celebrate the Wimbledon final in style, from the comfort of your own home. Whether you love tennis, or just love an excuse to hold a party, we have some tips from centre court to ensure your celebrations are ace.
All change for local space heating. Are you ready to take advantage of Lot 20/Ecodesign?
Chris Stammers
From January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU must comply with a minimum efficiency standard under Lot 20 of the Energy Efficiency Directive.
Addressing Part L compliance: water heating
The Dimplex ranges of Hot Water Heat pumps allow you to more easily meet the building regulations for energy efficiency and lower emissions: contributing towards our Zero Carbon future. The use of these products helps Specifiers and installers meet Part L requirements for both new and current projects.
10 Point Plan: Green growth brings great opportunity for the electrical industry
Boris Johnson has launched his Ten Point Plan for a green industrial revolution. It outlines how committed the government is in making the UK a world leader in sustainability, and creates a number of positive opportunities for the electrical industry.
Addressing Part L compliance with Dimplex electrical heating products
Adhering to Part L compliance with Dimplex heating products enables a house builder to more easily meet government requirements for energy efficiency and lower emissions. This means in the short term that projects can be completed on time. In the longer term, this will help ensure our Zero Carbon future.
Facing SAP 2016 revisions
Part of the revision of SAP 2012 enforces the change of building regulations concerning CO2 emissions. They must now be reduced by 23%, from the current value of 517 g/kWh to 399 g/kWh. This revision focusses on refining and updating the existing calculation methodology and will be known as SAP 2016 (although yet to be formally published).
Achieving year round comfort
Here at Dimplex, we live and breathe comfort. We believe your home should be a safe, happy space for your family to spend time, no matter the weather, so we’ve put together our top recommendations for year-round comfort in your home.
Should the government discourage mechanical cooling?
Should the government discourage mechanical cooling?
The UK government’s proposal to introduce an overheating in new dwellings regulation aims to address the impact of rising summertime temperatures and increased risk of heat waves on buildings, especially within our overheating cities.