Pros and Cons of different electric heating solutions

Are you considering switching to electric heating? This will show you the various electric heating options available and weighing their pros and cons and getting straight to the point

Underfloor heating

+ Underfloor heating can be great as it is compatible with so many different types of flooring and it provides evenly distributed heat across the floor.

- It has a long heat-up time which could mean you could have your heating on for hours before which will almost indefinitely result in higher bills

- Prone to faults/ high repair costs

Air-to-heat pump

+ Good source of heat

+ Efficient

- A single unit is very expensive

- Complicated installation

Panel heaters

+ Easy installation

+ Very cheap

+ Low maintenance

- Expensive to run

- Needs replacing every year

- Not a good source of heat

Night storage heaters

+ Cheaper night tariff, great for people who want to truly utilise the E7 tariff.

+ Good for people who spend all day at home

-  The inflated day rate is extremely expensive

-  Very limited controllability

Modern storage heaters

+ Saves you money on energy bills

+ Unlimited controllability

+ Great source of heat

 - Costly initial investment

- Some are made in Germany, which means that repair times will be lengthy

this should provide you with valuable information on the different electric heating solutions available. Remember to consider your specific needs and budget when making a decision on the best option for your home as some have a cheap initial cost but high running costs.

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