Eight years and counting. That’s how long Hotwire Heating has enjoyed being part of the fun and chaos that is The Block. Five properties located in a cul-de-sac in the Victorian bayside inner suburb of Hampton are where the action is taking place this year.
A return of the ever popular “Fans v Faves” is the…
What are the best options for heating your bathroom?
It sounds simple right? Put a Heat Lamp unit in like I had when I was a kid and that will work fine.
Well today, thankfully, there are a lot more options. The old heat lamp units were great but
they could be quite expensive to run and who…
Hotwire thermostats are the control centre of your underfloor heating. Hotwire offers a range of thermostats to suit your requirements. From a standard push button unit right through to a WiFi model which can be switched on and off at any time no matter where you are.
Let’s look at each of Hotwire’s thermostats to give…
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Read all the instruction guides in full before commencing installation.
Before undertaking any new project, it is always advisable to take the time to do some research. The Hotwire Heating website is a wealth of information. Installation guides can be downloaded and read prior to commencing an install. They provide plenty of helpful information to…
Many people think that when they purchase underfloor heating all that is supplied is the heating element (or heating mat). This is most definitely not the case. When you purchase Hotwire underfloor heating, whether it be undertile loose wire heating, undertile heating mat or inscreed heating, it is supplied as a “kit”.
What is included? Below…
Summer days usually mean holidays, sun, beach, rest, and relaxation. As we all know though Summer 2020/21 has been a little different. Many of us are spending more time at home due to the uncertainty of what may lay just around the corner. With more time being spent around the house and less money being…
Here at Hotwire, we’re all about making home heating simple, and today, we’re taking a look at the four easy ways you can control your Hotwire heated floors.
Let’s jump right in!
Method #1: Use the Thermostat
Let’s start with the most basic one: your thermostat. This method is pretty self-explanatory. It just involves you walking…
Do you actually need heated floors in your bathroom or are they more of a luxury you could do without? The short answer is no, you don’t really need it, but there are three really good reasons you should get Hotwire anyway.
Let’s take a look at each one!
Reason #1: Underfloor Heating…
Have you recently installed or are thinking of investing in Hotwire heated floors for your home? We’re sure you’ll be happy to know that our products are among the easiest to operate underfloor heating systems around, thanks to their ability to connect to smart home apps.
Today, we’re going to show you how you can…
When it comes to the Australian climate, there is a misconception that underfloor heating in apartments is expensive to fit, hard to install and costly to run. What we learned in our reno is exactly the opposite. With our ‘no worries’ Aussie attitudes, we can sometimes forget the importance of a well insulated and heated…
Having trouble choosing a heated towel rail for your bathroom? Here are the three main things you need to consider:
Your bathroom’s aesthetic
The first thing you need to consider is how your bathroom looks. What kind of aesthetic does it have? Is it modern? Industrial? Classy? Quirky?
Whatever it is, you’ll need…
Are you considering getting heated floors for your home? Get more out of your investment with these three simple underfloor heating tips!
Tip #1: Plan ahead
If you want to get more out of your underfloor heating system, the first step is to figure out what the most cost-effective option for your home is and how…






