Electric heating systems, immersions, electric radiators, hot water taps
If you are replacing an old gas boiler in a one- or two-bed flat, an electric boiler is the cheapest and quickest thing to fit. It is also usually the most expensive heating to run, and in a rented flat the tenant pays that bill. Whether an electric boiler for a rental property makes sense … Read more
Most homes get their hot water from one place: a combi boiler or a cylinder heated by a boiler or heat pump. That works well until you need hot water somewhere the pipework doesn’t reach easily, such as a kitchen in a new extension, a utility room at the far end of the house, or … Read more
If you’ve got a heat pump, there’s a good chance you’ve still run into one specific problem: a room it doesn’t quite reach well, or a space you only use occasionally, such as a garden office, a converted loft, or a conservatory that doesn’t really justify running the whole system just to warm it up … Read more
Rates and tariff details in this guide are illustrative and verified as of August 2026. Tariff structures and rates change frequently; always confirm current pricing directly with the supplier before switching. A heat pump is only as cheap to run as the electricity that powers it. It’s an efficient technology by design, but stick it … Read more
Electric radiators are the simplest way to heat a room without pipes, a boiler or a flue. They suit flats without gas, extensions, garden rooms and homes moving away from old storage heaters. They are also the most expensive way to heat a home per unit of heat, and a lot of the marketing around … Read more
