It’s 2010. Philip is on a family holiday to the mountain village Nesbyen in Norway. He has just quit his job as an accountant and decided he never wants to do an annual tax return ever again. His father, Cato, has also just told the family that he is thinking of selling Novaplan. Novaplan is the company he founded with his brother in 1992. They have been working with heaters for a number of years, but what now?
Philip envisions all the heaters hanging on walls across the country. Dusty, yellowed with age, put up on freshly painted walls and placed next to the latest trends in interior design. It just doesn’t add up. If we spend so much time and energy on creating beautiful homes, shouldn’t there also be a need for elegantly designed heaters as well?
The Bryn Family knows heaters. After a number of years in the business, they have both the connections and the knowledge needed to succeed. However, Philip and Cato don’t want to sell other companies’ heaters. They want to create their own. Can this family elevate heaters from simply being a “necessary evil” to becoming a product that people actually want to display?
It’s 2010. Philip is on a family holiday to the mountain village Nesbyen in Norway. He has just quit his job as an accountant and decided he never wants to do an annual tax return ever again. His father, Cato, has also just told the family that he is thinking of selling Novaplan. Novaplan is the company he founded with his brother in 1992. They have been working with heaters for a number of years, but what now?
Philip envisions all the heaters hanging on walls across the country. Dusty, yellowed with age, put up on freshly painted walls and placed next to the latest trends in interior design. It just doesn’t add up. If we spend so much time and energy on creating beautiful homes, shouldn’t there also be a need for elegantly designed heaters as well?
The Bryn Family knows heaters. After a number of years in the business, they have both the connections and the knowledge needed to succeed. However, Philip and Cato don’t want to sell other companies’ heaters. They want to create their own. Can this family elevate heaters from simply being a “necessary evil” to becoming a product that people actually want to display?
All of a sudden, the future is as clear as the mountain air in Nesbyen. Philip and Cato decide to go for it.
On a cold winter’s day, the heaters start to take shape. Philip can make heating beautiful, and he has a clear vision of how to do it. He imagines heaters that float, that become one with the wall. Heaters that can be moved around on the floor. Heaters with rounded corners and a bowed front. No dusty, discoloured heaters as far as the eye can see. Only black and white. Simple, yet elegant.
Mill has already launched both a glass and a steel heater, and sales are going very well. That their heaters became popular in Norway is not much of a surprise to the Bryn family. After all, the country has stormy autumns and is mostly covered in at least a foot of snow during winter. Norwegians spend almost 90% of their time indoors and are widely known to enjoy their “hygge”. «Hygge» is a Norwegian expression that illustrates typical Norwegian culture of enjoying yourself indoors together.
If you grow up in a cold, rough climate, chances are that you’ll be able to create very efficient heaters. As it turns out, the portable heater that Philip envisioned on that cold winter’s day will be the breakthrough and start of the international Mill adventure.
Obviously the rest of the world also needs beautiful heaters, and because of limited innovation going on in heater designs on the international market, everyone wants the new designer heaters from Norway. The interest does not exactly dwindle when Mill receives the prestigious “Red Dot” design award, as well as glowing recommendations in well-known newspapers and publications internationally.
The innovative spirit is strong in the Mill company. Working tirelessly to meet the ever-growing demand for Mill heaters, the small company needed help when orders teemed in from all corners of the globe – Japan, Korea, the U.S., and the Netherlands, just to name a few. Reinforcement came with Philip’s wife, Ane. Not only fiercely dedicated to working with brands and products, she is also a master of getting results. At this point, orders are rapidly coming in from all over the world – from Japan, Korea, the U.S., the Netherlands, and another 20-something countries.
All of a sudden, the future is as clear as the mountain air in Nesbyen. Philip and Cato decide to go for it.
On a cold winter’s day, the heaters start to take shape. Philip can make heating beautiful, and he has a clear vision of how to do it. He imagines heaters that float, that become one with the wall. Heaters that can be moved around on the floor. Heaters with rounded corners and a bowed front. No dusty, discoloured heaters as far as the eye can see. Only black and white. Simple, yet elegant.
Mill has already launched both a glass and a steel heater, and sales are going very well. That their heaters became popular in Norway is not much of a surprise to the Bryn family. After all, the country has stormy autumns and is mostly covered in at least a foot of snow during winter. Norwegians spend almost 90% of their time indoors and are widely known to enjoy their “hygge”. «Hygge» is a Norwegian expression that illustrates typical Norwegian culture of enjoying yourself indoors together.
If you grow up in a cold, rough climate, chances are that you’ll be able to create very efficient heaters. As it turns out, the portable heater that Philip envisioned on that cold winter’s day will be the breakthrough and start of the international Mill adventure.
Obviously the rest of the world also needs beautiful heaters, and because of limited innovation going on in heater designs on the international market, everyone wants the new designer heaters from Norway. The interest does not exactly dwindle when Mill receives the prestigious “Red Dot” design award, as well as glowing recommendations in well-known newspapers and publications internationally.
The innovative spirit is strong in the Mill company. Working tirelessly to meet the ever-growing demand for Mill heaters, the small company needed help when orders teemed in from all corners of the globe – Japan, Korea, the U.S., and the Netherlands, just to name a few. Reinforcement came with Philip’s wife, Ane. Not only fiercely dedicated to working with brands and products, she is also a master of getting results. At this point, orders are rapidly coming in from all over the world – from Japan, Korea, the U.S., the Netherlands, and another 20-something countries.
It’s all about Mill. At the family cabin in Nesbyen, conversations flow and interchange between father and son, and husband and wife. These discussions result in further innovative ideas.
Beauty is not enough, Mill products should be smart as well. The unique elegantly designed heaters are further enhanced with technically advanced and user-friendly software. Now, consumers can control their heaters via smartphone – whether on the go or in their homes having full control over house temperatures and electricity consumption. In just a few years, the Mill app became the best-liked heating control app in the Nordic countries based on Google Play and App Store customer reviews.
Now that the ambitious company wheels are successfully in motion, will the momentum dwindle? No, rest is not for the Bryn family. There’s simply too much to do, to develop and to improve – they’ll never stop. Mill’s ambition is to produce heating products where design and ease of use are separately equal important factors – aspiring to creating good customer experience and lead the heating technology market. To create smart, elegant heaters that will help people save money and the environment, and to be comfortably warm at home, drives the company ever forward. Persistent innovation and changeability is essential. Rest is not on their agenda.
It’s all about Mill. At the family cabin in Nesbyen, conversations flow and interchange between father and son, and husband and wife. These discussions result in further innovative ideas.
Beauty is not enough, Mill products should be smart as well. The unique elegantly designed heaters are further enhanced with technically advanced and user-friendly software. Now, consumers can control their heaters via smartphone – whether on the go or in their homes having full control over house temperatures and electricity consumption. In just a few years, the Mill app became the best-liked heating control app in the Nordic countries based on Google Play and App Store customer reviews.
Now that the ambitious company wheels are successfully in motion, will the momentum dwindle? No, rest is not for the Bryn family. There’s simply too much to do, to develop and to improve – they’ll never stop. Mill’s ambition is to produce heating products where design and ease of use are separately equal important factors – aspiring to creating good customer experience and lead the heating technology market. To create smart, elegant heaters that will help people save money and the environment, and to be comfortably warm at home, drives the company ever forward. Persistent innovation and changeability is essential. Rest is not on their agenda.
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Frequently asked questions about panel heaters
Are panel heaters flammable? Mill Panel Heaters are designed with safety at their core, delivering reliable performance when used in accordance with the instruction manual. Featuring an advanced x-aluminium heating element and a low surface temperature, they offer peace of mind and can be safely left operating, even when unattended. All Mill products are SAA-approved, meaning they are tested and approved in accordance with strict Australian Standards. 2. Which panel heater is best? Mill WiFi Panel Heaters are customer-reviewed in Google Play and the App Store as the best and most user-friendly panel heaters on the market. In addition, our Mill App is also rated the most popular and frequently used smart heating app! With Mill WiFi Panel Heaters our customers have full control over heating temperatures and electricity consumption, AND they can ensure comfortable temperatures while saving both their wallet and the environment from unnecessary electricity usage. 3. What is a panel heater’s electricity usage and associated costs? Mill Panel Heater electricity usage depends on the room’s desired heating temperature, the time used to heat the room, and the panel heater’s watt size. At Mill, we recommend 70-100 watts per square meter. Recommended watts per square meter vary due to a house’s insulation, ceiling height, number of windows, if the floor is cold, etc. Every household’s electricity usage will thus vary depending on these factors. Mill Panel Heaters are 1:1 energy efficient. This means 100 watts of consumption = 100 watts of heating. There is no energy wasted in this transition. Backed by a study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, a 600-watt Mill Heater with embedded new technology consumes as little as approximately 73 kWh per winter month, demonstrating unrivalled energy and cost efficiency. Mill has launched an energy consumption calculator where households can calculate an approximated expected energy consumption with Mill heaters in their home: Energy consumption calculator – Mill 4. What kind of panel heater should I choose? Choose a Mill Panel Heater based on your household needs and preferences. Mill Panel Heaters are available in two elegantly minimalistic designs, Invisible and Glass. With its soft, rounded edges and gently curved front, Mill Invisible Panel Heaters blend so seamlessly with your wall that they appear as though invisible. Mill Glass Panel Heaters have an exclusive, contemporary glass front that elegantly complements any modern home. Glass or steel, Mill Panel Heaters range between 8 different watts from 250W to 2000W. Whatever model you choose it is important the heater’s total wattage effect is large enough in relation to the size of the room it will be heating. You can also combine several smaller heaters to obtain the correct watt size. Choose between day/night programs or WiFi with app control models to adjust temperatures in accordance with your daily routines. Day/night heaters provide a manual timer setting function to help save on energy consumption on a daily basis, while heaters with Wi-Fi app control do this plus provide on-the-go flexibility if daily routines change. 5. Should I choose a panel heater with or without WiFi? If you have a household with internet connection, we recommend investing in smart WiFi panel heaters. With Mill WiFi Panel Heaters, you can have full control over heating temperatures and electricity consumption via your smartphone. Through our Mill App, you can program temperatures to automatically adjust to daily routines, and control as many heaters and/or households as you like. Whether you are on the go or in your home you have full control over house temperatures and electricity consumption. Not another smart home gimmick, Mill WiFi Panel Heaters will save both you and the environment from unnecessary electricity usage by always giving you flexibility and accessibility to your heaters. 6. Which is better: panel heater or oil-filled radiator Mill Panel Heaters can provide a comfortable base temperature throughout your home and can be safely left unattended due to their safe x-aluminium heating element and relatively low surface temperature. If you have little free wall space or simply want a more mobile flexible heating source that is also safe to use without supervision, a Mill Oil Heaters is a great alternative. Our Mill Oil-filled Radiators are designed so that the heating element itself is not in direct contact with air, meaning it does not have the possibility to burn dust or dry out indoor air. This makes it the perfect choice for households with allergies. Mill Gentle Air Oil Heater 1500W Mill Glass Panel Heater 600W 7. Where should I place the panel heater? Mill recommends placing panel heaters under windows to prevent cold drafts on the floor. In a large room, it is better to place several smaller heaters around the room instead of one large heater, in order to provide an even and comfortable heat distribution. What distance should I have between a panel heater and other objects, such as curtains or a sofa? All Mill Panel Heaters have a minimum required distance between the heater itself and other objects. As described in the instruction manual, the minimum distance is 5 cm on the side and 10 cm in front and above the heater. It is recommended to place the oven under the window to avoid cold drafts. 8. What is a cold draft? Indoor cold drafts and/or drafts from windows can occur when a window’s cold glass cools down the surrounding air, which then falls down and spreads along the floor. To counteract this we recommend to place a Mill Panel Heater under the window itself so that the chilled air is prevented from spreading across the floor. Mill Panel Heaters come in different watts and sizes, and offers especially designed panel heaters for low windows. These models are identifiable with the letter “L” in the model name, such as IB1000LTIM or IB800LTIM 9. How do panel heaters work? Mill Panel Heaters have a large surface and a modern x-aluminium heating element that is in direct contact with the air. While providing fast and efficient heating, this also allows for the heat to be evenly distributed rather than from one concentrated area. This consequently generates a relatively low surface temperature on the heater itself and also doesn’t dry out the surrounding air while heating. This is good for your household indoor climate and can provide a comfortable base temperature throughout your home. 10. Which panel heater should be used in children’s rooms? All Mill Panel Heaters can safely be left on unattended due to their x-aluminium heating element and have a relatively low surface temperature of a maximum 69 Celsius. Our panel heaters have overheating protection meaning they automatically switch off if the heater is ever accidentally covered. Mill Glass Panel heaters are especially suited for children’s rooms as the tempered glass front absorbs less heat from the heating element. Thus providing the lowest possible surface heat available; our 600W to 1200W Glass Panel Heater models having a maximum 51 Celsius surface temperature. Additionally, the back of the glass has a film that holds the glass together, which does not allow the glass to break into dangerous sharp pieces if ever there was an accident. Mill Panel Heaters Generation 3 are especially designed with a Child safety lock function that can be activated in app or directly on heater, preventing child safety lock from adjusting the heater’s temperature. Mill Invisible panel heater, low model that fits perfectly under a low window. 11. How to clean a panel heater? At Mill we recommend turning off the heater and using a slightly damp non-woven cloth to wipe the outer surfaces. If you have dust inside the oven, we recommend buying a compressed air box suitable for cleaning electrical products. Do not open the panel heater yourself, if necessary contact Mill for support. 12. What is the difference between a panel heater and heat pump? Heat pumps convert outdoor air into warm indoor air through a large compressor. A complicated device, this machinery needs to be installed by a professional in a specific location in the home, requiring permanent household alterations. Though a reliable heating source, it is an economic investment that will take time to receive profit on electricity consumption savings. Additionally, when outdoor temperatures reach significant negative temperatures heat pumps may struggle to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and panel heaters are often required as supplemental heating. Mill Panel Heaters are a more convenient and easier economical household investment. Providing fast and efficient heat, their large surface and safe x-aluminium heating element provides a comfortable household base temperature. Choose between day/night program or WiFi with app control models to adjust temperatures in accordance with your daily routines, and save both your wallet and the environment from unnecessary electricity usage. Easy self-instalment, whichever Mill Panel Heater model you choose will fit seamlessly into your home.
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Mill Wi-Fi heaters with unique PID technology and easy connection
Do you stay clear of smart gadgets, fearing they will complicate your everyday rather than simplify it? Fear not! Mill is now launching it’s user-friendly WiFi heaters with cutting edge technology to ensure everyday comfort and energy saving. Heating accounts for over 60% of a household’s electricity consumption. Smart heaters can help reduce heating electricity consumption by as much as 32%! With Mill WiFi heaters you can have full control over your heating temperatures and electricity consumption via your smartphone. Through our Mill-app you can program temperatures to automatically adjust to daily routines, and control as many heaters and / or households as you like. Whether you are on the go or in your home you have full control over house temperatures and electricity consumption. Not another smart home gimmick, Mill WiFi heaters will save both you and the environment from unnecessary electricity usage. “It does not get easier than this; to achieve the right temperature at all times, and at the same time reduce power consumption.” Bashir Naimy – IOT Manager, Mill Mill WiFi Panel Heaters make it even easier to achieve everyday comfort and energy saving. Equipped with new software and hardware to better assist with device connectivity, locking safety, and other helpful technical features such as OTA and Local Res API. These upgrades enable us to offer the following features: PID control The first and only panel heaters with PID control technology. Mill WiFi Generation 3 panel heaters come with a completely new and revolutionary technology that makes it even easier to achieve optimal everyday comfort. PID (Proportional – Integrated – Derivative) control heating technology provides a more stable heating and dependable room temperature. When a desired temperature is reached, our panel heaters will reduce their power levels instead of switching off. “Mill Wi-Fi panel heaters thus provide a more stable heating with less temperature fluctuations than traditional heaters.” Bashir Naimy – IOT Manager, Mill Predictive heating Based on personalised app specifications, our heaters know when to start heating in order to achieve a desired room temperature. This function is called “predictive heating” since Mill heaters continually regulate and adjust heating temperatures to meet your needs. If, for example, you want your household temperature to be 23 degrees when you get home from work at 4 PM, register this specification in the Mill-app and the heater will take care of the rest. Mill Wi-Fi panel heaters learn how fast the room goes up and down in temperature over time, a function which helps avoid guessing and unnecessary power consumption. User settings can also be optimised in accordance to fluctuating electricity prices, as the app can be integrated with other programmes. Our Generation 3 models are designed with improved WiFi connectivity which allows for an even easier automatic Bluetooth connection to your WiFi-network, regardless if your router prefers 2.4GHz or 5 GHz. Scandinavian Design Mill panel heaters are available in two elegantly minimalistic designs, Invisible and Glass. With its soft, rounded edges and gently curved steel front, Mill Invisible panel heaters blend so seamlessly with your wall they appear as though invisible. Mill Glass panel heaters have an exclusive, contemporary glass front that elegantly complements any modern home. Shop Panel Heaters Here Additional features in Mill Generation 3 Wi-Fi heaters: Quiet operation – A silicon control results in no clicking sounds when the temperature goes up and down. Child safety lock – can be activated in app or directly on heater. Commercial lock for landlords – can be activated in app or directly on heater. Open window function – Automatically switches off the heating device when a window is opened, can be activated in app or directly on heater. Touch screen control panel display. Local Res API – allows you to control your heaters with your own smart home solution. Possibility to enable air quality sensor Mill Sense to override the heater's temperature sensor for a more precise temperature control. OTA (Over the Air) updates allowing new exciting features to be added to the software. Sources*Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems, SenSys 2010, Zurich, Switzerland, November 3-5, 2010**Sintef Energiforskning AS
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Did you know that heating accounts for more than 60% of a household’s power consumption?* With Mill Smart Wi-Fi integrated heaters, you can easily adjust the temperature to suit your daily routine. Avoid wasting money on electricity while you are away from home or asleep in bed. This smart heating solution benefits the environment by reducing power consumption and benefits you by lowering your power bill. At Mill, we believe you should not have to compromise comfort when making smart choices. Set up a weekly program in the Mill app, where the temperature is automatically adjusted to your customised settings. Modes include Comfort, Sleep, Away and Off. Should you wish to go home early one day, you can easily override the set program to ensure you return to the comfort of a warm home. “With Mill Wi-Fi integrated heaters, you can lower your power consumption, while enjoying a perfectly heated and comfortable home. ” Activate the vacation mode to reduce your energy bill while you are away. The app will automatically increase the temperature before you return home. You can control all your locations with the same user login. Set the temperature before heading for your home and enjoy a warm and cozy evening. The new power consumption statistics allow you to monitor your heating pattern over time, giving you full control of your power use. Choose between the elegant Mill Invisible Panel Heaters or Glass Panel Heaters, or select a more flexible solution with the portable Mill Gentle Air Oil Heaters or Mill Convection Heaters. The highly intuitive and user-friendly Mill-app is the most popular and frequently used smart heating app, based on customer rating scores and the high number of ratings in Google Play and the App Store. Although there are other smart heating brands out there, we are working hard to ensure that we offer the smartest and most user-friendly solutions. We invest a great deal of time and resources on continually developing the app to meet the needs of our consumers. Our latest upgrade was actually a result of all the valuable feedback we’ve been receiving from engaged users on a daily basis. We hope you enjoy it!
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