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most efficient electric heaters

My heating is done by a Parkray solid fuel boiler.This year 10 bags of phurnacite has just cost me £157.00+ quid and wont last very long.Can anyone recommend any particular make of electric /convector heater which is relatively cheap to use for background heating.Any suggestions gratefully received!! :eek:

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Rampant Recycler
    All electric heaters have virtually the same efficiency; which is very close to 100%.

    The difference is in the way they distribute their heat.

    Oil filled panels/radiators are slow to heat up - but hold heat longer.

    Fan heaters quickly warm up a room.

    There really is little difference in running costs.
  • blacksta
    blacksta Posts: 919 Forumite
    When buying Electric heater alway makesure to check for the kw. The higher the kw the more the cost of electricity. I have two 500watt heaters at home which effectively as good purchased from Argos.
    I owe £3233 @ 0%
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