cheapest electric heaters

GemmaG_2

Hi, I rent a new-build flat which has electric wall air heaters and only peak rate electricity. The heaters are really expensive to run.

Would it be cheaper to get some other type of electric heater and plug it into the mains?

What type would you recommend?

Thanks

albyota

Cardew.......?

albyota

sorry GemmaG, normally Cardew the resident savermeister is the first to reply to electric heater, questions, nevertheless, here is my advice, electric heating is the most expensive, you know that already... direct electric panel / fan on peak rate which from what you describe. one option would be to replace with storage heaters and then go on economy 7, i if your budget will stretch to it seriously consider heating with an air to air, air source heat pump (commonly known as air conditioning.....yes it heats as well as cools and is very efficient, AA Rated. very low running costs and very controlable. good luck

Cardew

All electric heating* gives the same heat output for the same running costs.

*As you are renting, you presumably wouldn't be fitting a heat pump or storage heating as they would cost a great deal to install.

aurion22

I'd also be very interested in any advice about electric heating. I live in a bungalow with ancient storage heaters which I avoid using as they are inefficient and, anyway, who can predict the weather? I've seen some electrically heated water-filled radiators which just plug into a 13 amp socket but I'd like to know how much they cost to run and whether they are noisy.
I'm also thinking of getting in-line heaters for under the sink in the kitchen and the hand-basin in the bathroom as this would save the huge run-off before the water runs hot .. I'm on a water-meter and currently store the run-off to flush the loo.
I looked into using an ASHP but the man who came round said my bungalow couldn't take one .. can't remember why .. too small, possibly (the bungalow, not the ASHP).
Anyway, I'd be very grateful for advice from anyone who has experience of the electric water-filled radiators.
Thanks.

albyota

GemmaG wrote: »

Hi, I rent a new-build flat which has electric wall air heaters and only peak rate electricity. The heaters are really expensive to run.

Would it be cheaper to get some other type of electric heater and plug it into the mains?

What type would you recommend?

Thanks

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Cardew

aurion22 wrote: »

I'd also be very interested in any advice about electric heating. I live in a bungalow with ancient storage heaters which I avoid using as they are inefficient and, anyway, who can predict the weather? I've seen some electrically heated water-filled radiators which just plug into a 13 amp socket but I'd like to know how much they cost to run and whether they are noisy.
I'm also thinking of getting in-line heaters for under the sink in the kitchen and the hand-basin in the bathroom as this would save the huge run-off before the water runs hot .. I'm on a water-meter and currently store the run-off to flush the loo.
I looked into using an ASHP but the man who came round said my bungalow couldn't take one .. can't remember why .. too small, possibly (the bungalow, not the ASHP).
Anyway, I'd be very grateful for advice from anyone who has experience of the electric water-filled radiators.
Thanks.

Why water filled?

You can buy plug in oil filled radiators for £30 or so and these work perfectly well.

It is impossible to say how much any electrical heater costs to run as there are so many factors to consider. Size, insulation, temp required etc.

One thing is certain, all forms of plug in electrical heating are very expensive to run.

If you are on Economy 7 you will need to change to a normal tariff if you use plug in heaters.

I can't think of any reason why a bungalow would be unsuitable for ASHP - I suggest you get a second opinion.

Cardew

albyota wrote: »

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It would have been more had you not corrected the spelling!

albyota

YES SIR.....Sorry!;)

albyota

Actually cardew, what do you use for heating?, I would imagine you have the most efficient heating system!

GemmaG_2

Cheers.

Cardew wrote: »

All electric heating* gives the same heat output for the same running costs.

Oh, shame.
But that does make sense given what I remember of GCSE physics.

Cardew wrote: »

*As you are renting, you presumably wouldn't be fitting a heat pump or storage heating as they would cost a great deal to install.

Quite
But the next time I move, I'll check the type of heating in the properties. Gas heating or newer storage heaters only then.