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January 1, 2024

Dimplex Quantum heaters

  • January 1, 2024
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Updated on 06/03/25 by Ben_OVO

The Dimplex operating manual can be found here.

I have asked before on this forum and still not had an answer. I have Dimplex Quantum storage heaters which were installed by my local authority after they ripped out gas central heating. Quantum meant to be economical and environmentally beneficial. However, to run just one of them is £25 per week I have 4 in total, but only run one of them. I am over £200 per month. I have two electric panel heaters which are more controllable and cheaper to run. But still over £200 per month for all my electric. I’m on economy 10 which I was told they should run on, but there’s hardly any providers can give this. I’m with OVO, formerly SSE. My next door neighbour still has gas central heating, is on a pre paid meter and is £125 per month for that and electricity. Same size house as mine. She runs her tumble drier umpteen times each week too.

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21 replies

Newcomer
March 16, 2026

One other point to bear in mind with Dimplex Quantum heaters is that they can be configured to use their ‘boost’ (i.e. non storage) element if the room falls below a certain temperature. Look for ‘setback’ or ‘autoboost’ in the menus. This can increase bills significantly if set by accident. Quantum heaters can work very well when set up correctly but many people don’t realise that they are both a storage heater (designed to use off-peak electricity) AND a direct electric heater (designed to use 24h electricity to provide extra heat as needed).