February 12, 2026

Small Room, Big Savings: Why the Sunhouse SSHE070 is the Bedroom Heating Hero

When it comes to heating a small bedroom or a box room, most people make a costly mistake: they either leave the heating off and freeze, or they use a portable "top-up" heater that sends electricity bills skyrocketing.

Enter the Sunhouse SSHE070 (0.7kW). It’s the compact, "set-and-forget" solution designed specifically for those smaller spaces where a standard heater is overkill.

Why the 0.7kW Model is Perfect for Bedrooms

Whisper-Quiet Comfort: Unlike older storage heaters that "clunk" at night, the SSHE070 features fan-assisted distribution that is nearly silent—perfect for light sleepers.
No "Morning Heat Leak": Old heaters get too hot at 7 AM and are stone cold by bedtime. The SSHE070 uses High Heat Retention (HHR) technology to hold that cheap overnight energy until you actually need it in the evening.
Discreet & Slimline: At just 703mm wide, it fits comfortably under windows or in tight corners without dominating the room.
Smart Scheduling: With its 7-day programmable timer, you can tell it to warm the room specifically for when you wake up and just before you go to sleep.

🏠 Landlord Guide: Boosting Your EPC Rating in 2026

If you are a landlord, the rules of the game have changed. As of early 2026, the UK government has reaffirmed the push toward EPC Band C for all rental properties by 2030. If your property currently relies on old "manual" storage heaters or peak-rate electric panel heaters, you are likely sitting at a Band D or E.

How the Sunhouse SSHE Series Improves Your Score:

1. The "High Heat Retention" Bonus In the SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) used for EPCs, "High Heat Retention" storage heaters like the Sunhouse SSHE range are weighted much more favorably than standard storage heaters. Replacing old tech with these can jump your score by 5 to 10 points—often enough to move from a D to a C.

2. LOT20 Compliance is Non-Negotiable All new heaters must be LOT20 compliant. The Sunhouse SSHE range features Open Window Detection and Adaptive Start technology. EPC assessors look for these specific "smart" controls to verify that the property isn't wasting energy.

3. Beating the "Electric Penalty" Direct-acting electric heaters (like basic panel heaters) are penalized in EPC ratings because they use expensive daytime electricity. Because the SSHE series maximizes Economy 7 off-peak electricity, it lowers the "predicted running cost" of the property—the number one factor in your EPC grade.

4. Landlord Lock Feature The Sunhouse SSHE range includes a PIN-protected Landlord Lock. This ensures tenants can't override the energy-saving settings or ramp up the heat unnecessarily, protecting the appliance and keeping the property running efficiently.

Summary for Landlords:

Upgrading to a Sunhouse SSHE system is one of the most cost-effective ways to hit EPC Band C without having to resort to expensive external wall insulation or solar panel installations.

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