Alternative heating system

The electric FCU heating systems installed in Canary Riverside’s apartments were bespoke to the Estate when it was built in 1998/9. Heating elements located within each FCU provide the heating - sort of like a giant fan heater. It’s not the most efficient of systems, is expensive to run and because it was bespoke replacement parts can be difficult to source.

The FCUs also are used for the communal cooling system, using chilled water supplied by centralised chiller plant.

Some residents have installed underfloor heating when replacing their flooring. Another option that residents are increasingly looking to is electric radiators that offer wifi control and flexibility in respect of output. They can be controlled remotely, enabling residents to switch their heating on/off when they’re not at home.

An example is the ADAX NEO WiFi electric wall heater - see link here.

The radiators can be hardwired or plugged in. NB: we recommend that you use an electrician if installing a new electric heating system, to ensure that you are not overloading any of your electrical circuits.