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electric CH & DHW boilers

payless
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Just paid out for a repair on a gas system boiler in a rental property...

with the hassle of checks/ installation & maintainace and increasing gas prices wonder if an electric one would be better...

OK higher running costs ( but only one standing charge)

But lower install and upkeep

anyone done this / got views
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  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    Clue - Who pays the gas bill in your rented out property?
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  • payless
    payless Posts: 6,957 Forumite
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    Not me, although the saving on installation/ upkeep would be passed on as a rent reduction.
    Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.
  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    payless wrote: »
    Not me, although the saving on installation/ upkeep would be passed on as a rent reduction.


    You don't save money on installation.

    Upkeep - Yes.

    Higher bills for tenants to pay for use.


    Doesn't make economic sense to me unless you go solar & get it installed for free.
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  • Biggles
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    payless wrote: »
    OK higher running costs ( but only one standing charge)

    But lower install and upkeep

    anyone done this / got views
    Vastly higher running costs, in my experience. Much higher than the manufacturers were suggesting.
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