Heat design for the home

Need to understand the heat loss and load of a new project? Want to ensure your home is compliant with the latest sustainability regulations? Want to know how to budget for a new heating system?

We provide an online calculator which is ideal for single rooms, or if you need an indication for estimation purposes.

Have a more complicated challenge?

Dimplex has as dedicated Applications Design team with many years' experience in the electric heating industry. They are available to provide an invaluable support to housebuilders, through our trusted supplier and installer network. The design team considers information on room dimensions, glazed area, and the level of heating adjacent areas. The team carries out heat loss calculations, to work the properties heat load to ensure your project achieves the required performance levels. All designs are bespoke to individual buildings and there is a handy summary list at the end to help with budgeting.

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To help you, we have also had permission from the Electricity Association to include their 'Guide to the design of electric space heating systems' which is the authoritative guide to designing an electric heating system (also known as DOM8) and 'Guide to the design of electric water heating system' (also known as DOM9).

If you have a more complex commercial or residential project, please contact us on 0344 879 3588*

Part L 

With Part L of the Building Regulations driving the reduction of carbon emissions in buildings, the design and specification of the building fabric will have to be improved, whatever the fuel. If you are planning a private new build, it's good to know that compliance with Building Regulations Part L can be straightforward using the latest Dimplex heating systems, and that the standard required for compliance is achievable using electric heating systems.

As more of our electricity is generated using low carbon sources, and with the acknowledgement from DECC that electric heating plays a fundamental part in the objective of creating a low carbon world, gaining compliance with electric heating systems will get easier over time.

Building Regulations/Part L Compliance

In addition to designing schemes, the team also provides advice over the phone on complying with relevant building regulations, and over the years has helped many customers find a solution to their regulation nightmares.