Electric heating. What to look for?

Raven_Storm

I am getting ready for a move to Scotland; likely Glasgow or Stirling areas, and have found that most flats, and many houses, have electric heating. Does anyone have any advice on what I should look for, and/or avoid particularly?  Thank you.

Mstty

If electric heating is all there is you want overnight storage heaters and economy 7 setup.

If someone says they have these efficient wall heaters that you use when you need heat run for the hills(it's Scotland it won't be too much of a hike)

The exception is a flat with an air source heat pump(rate). Come October heat pumps will become comparable if not cheaper than gas due to the ratio of gas to electric price reducing.

ChaunceyGardiner

Be aware that Economy 7 is usually referred to as 'white meter' in Scotland.

Mstty

ChaunceyGardiner said:

Be aware that Economy 7 is usually referred to as 'white meter' in Scotland.

Good info👍

BUFF

Mstty said:

 run for the hills(it's Scotland it won't be too much of a hike)

Glasgow & Stirling are both centred on hills ...

snowqueen555

Most places with electric heating will always be rated D or worse.

The flat I'm getting is electric, but the EPC report says the roof and wall have  "very good" insulation and I have flats to the side and below me. I'm hoping that will help keep the flat warmer in winter.

daveyjp

A very well insulated property which requires a minimal amount of electric heating.