Asbestos in storage heaters

Do storage heaters contain asbestos?

In relation to asbestos in storage heaters, insulation materials using asbestos were withdrawn in 1973. All storage heaters made from 1974 onwards have been asbestos free. There is a list comprehensively covering all old brands and models suspected to contain asbestos. Being 37 years old it is uncommon that many of these heaters are still in service.

For example - Dimplex xl and xls models never contained asbestos.

If you have purchased an old property, pre 1974 storage heaters may have been installed. If you want to know if your storage heater contains asbestos, you can check from the list of manufactured storage heaters that contain asbestos.

Storage heaters are safe if they have not been damaged or dismantled. Asbestos sheets were used inside old storage heater models for fire prevention. Damage to asbestos sheets inside the storage heater could cause asbestos dust and fibres to be released. Asbestos related disease such as asbestosis and mesothelioma have known been known caused by fibres inhaled into the lungs.

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How to remove storage heaters containing asbestos?

Do not dismantle a storage heater to see if you can locate and identify asbestos sheeting! Do not dump it! You will put other people at risk. If you have a storage heater on your premises that you no longer need or want to replace, you should have it removed by a licensed contractor or health and safety expert.

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