Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater

What is an Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater?

ETS heaters are 100% efficient units designed to provide low cost heat, 24-hours-a-day. By using electricity during off-peak hours (those times during the day and night when usage is lower and electricity is cheaper), ETS units provide heat at costs lower than most other energy sources.

La Plata Electric offers special WattWatcher off-peak rates which allow ETS units to operate very economically.

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How do ETS heaters work?

During off-peak hours, the ETS unit’s heating elements convert electricity to heat which is stored in high density ceramic bricks. The bricks are surrounded by high efficiency insulation which allows them to hold great amounts of heat for long periods of time. A fan evenly and quietly distributes the heat to your home during higher cost, on-peak hours.

Built-in thermostats allow you to easily maintain a desired temperature.

LPEA offers heaters manufactured in the U.S.A. by the Steffes Corporation

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ETS heaters come in sizes to fit:

• Whole home central units available in forced-air or hydronic models
• Family rooms
• Workshops
• Offices
• Bedrooms

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How many ETS heaters do I need in my house?

This depends on your home’s properties such as square feet of rooms, type and amount of insulation, size of windows and types of window coverings, etc.
A La Plata Electric representative will do a “sizing” of your home and a basic heat loss calculation to determine the number and size of ETS heaters necessary to comfortably heat your home.

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Optional equipment includes:

• Control panels for multiple heaters
• Control panels for multiple heaters and other electrical loads

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Instructions for Programming Timers

Diehl Time Clock Module 2100 series

Diehl Cream Colored Time Clock

Theben Three Button Time Clock

Theben Seven Button Time Clock

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Buy ETS–get money back!

LPEA's Energy Efficiency Credits program makes ETS heat even more economical by offering you credits based on the number and size of ETS heaters you purchase.

Call us for more information so you can soon enjoy the low price, comfort and convenience of ETS heat.

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ETS is perfect for just about any application, including:

• A wood stove replacement.
• Heat for a weekend home or cabin.
• Manufactured homes.
• Mixed with or as a replacement for electric baseboards.
• Apartments or condominiums.

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Payment options:

• Cash or checks.
• Credit cards.
• The entire amount can be put on your electric bill.
• Monthly installments are available with a 6% interest rate.

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Warranty

Our ETS heaters carry a 5 year warranty on parts. In addition, we offer a warranty for labor costs on repairs made within one year of purchase of ETS equipment.

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Note
The equipment described herein is intended for installation in accordance with applicable local, state and national electrical codes and must be installed by a licensed electrician. LPEA maintains a list of licensed electricians who have completed ETS Technical Training.

Need more information?
La Plata County residents call Suzy Bynum at (970) 382-3506 or send an email to sbynum@lpea.coop. In Archuleta County, contact Debbie Bass at (970) 382-7722 or dbass@lpea.coop.

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