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Last updated: 19 September 2024
How much do fan assisted radiators cost?
Want to increase your radiator’s output without sacrificing on space? A fan assisted radiator could be right up your street. But how much do they cost?
Fast Facts
The average fan assisted radiator costs between £450 - £675 for supply and installation
Fan assisted radiators can increase convection by up to 80%
They’re ideal for low temperature heating systems like heat pumps
Fan assisted radiators – also known as hydronic fan convectors – can deliver up to three times more heat output than conventional radiators of the same size.
But how much do fan assisted radiators cost? Here’s the lowdown.
Average fan assisted radiator costs
The average fan-assisted radiator costs between £450 - £675 for both supply and installation, depending on the type of fan radiator you choose.
| Item | Unit | Low-High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply kitchen plinth heater | Each | £75 - £350 | £175 |
| Supply hydronic fan convector radiator | Each | £300 - £600 | £400 |
| Installation | Each | £160 - £320 | £275 |
| Last updated: September 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||
That said, the cost of fan assisted radiators can vary widely depending on lots of different factors, such as:
Number of fan assisted radiators needed
Type of fan assisted radiator
Make and model
Size
Aesthetic
Location
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How much do fan assisted radiators cost to buy?
There are two main types of fan assisted radiators:
Hydronic fan convector radiators
Kitchen plinth heaters
Which option you choose will affect your overall price.
How much do hydronic fan convector radiators cost?
Hydronic fan convector radiators typically cost between £300 - £600.
These heaters are usually wall-mounted, compact and lightweight.
Just like a conventional radiator, they’re plumbed in and connected to your central heating system.
But they also have a built-in electric fan that operates silently and increases the performance of your radiator.
How much do kitchen plinth heaters cost?
Kitchen plinth heaters cost on average between£75 - £350 to buy.
Instead of being mounted to your wall in a visible spot, these heaters tuck neatly into your kitchen’s plinth.
In this way, they’re able to heat your home efficiently while saving you space.
How much does fan assisted radiator installation cost?
Wondering how much fan assisted radiators cost to install?
The average installation cost works out at £275.
But prices typically range from around £160 - £320.
The best way to get an accurate price for your project is to get a range of quotes from installers near you.
We always recommend getting at least three, so you can get a feel for a range of companies and ensure you’re getting a fair and competitive price for the work.
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Are fan assisted radiators worth the cost?
Most homeowners use conventional radiators and don’t have any real reason to change.
However, for the right homeowner, fan assisted radiators are absolutely worth the cost.
Here are a few of their many benefits.
Increased heat output
Fan assisted radiators have built-in fans that increase the air flow around the heat exchanger.
In this way, they can increase convection by up to 80% – allowing them to give up to three times more heat output than a conventional radiator of the same size.
Quiet
The fans built into fan assisted radiators operate silently.
This means you’ll benefit from increased heat output with zero disruption.
Space saving
Fan assisted radiators hold less water than conventional radiators. This means they take up much less space.
Hydronic fan convector radiators are compact and lightweight, while kitchen plinth heaters are almost invisible. After all, they’ll be tucked away behind your kitchen plinth and all you’ll see is a grill!
Lower temperatures
Fan assisted radiators operate effectively at low temperatures.
This makes them ideal for homeowners who use heat pumps to heat their home, as these operate at lower temperatures than gas boilers.
Heat distribution
Fan assisted radiators can distribute heat through a room much more evenly than conventional radiators.
This is because the fan draws in cooler air, which gets heated as it passes over the heat exchanger. In this way, warm air is distributed quickly and gently throughout the room, rather than producing isolated spots of warm air.
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