Electric radiators are considered the most energy efficient, with nearly all power being converted into heat.
However, keep in mind that, when it comes to the energy bill, it’s how much you pay for the fuel that powers the heating that counts most. If electricity is more expensive than the equivalent amount of gas/oil, fuelling your boiler, then electric radiators could work out to be more expensive if used to heat every room.
Although, boilers can heat and store hot water when they're running as well as heating the home.
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If you're looking for efficient plumbed-in radiators, you might want to opt for aluminium versions as these are designed to heat up quickly and run at a higher temperatures than more traditional materials which, in essence, makes them generally more cost-effective.
Check out our aluminium selection here: Aluminium Radiators.
Some really good starter questions you should ask yourself are:
- What will the room be used for?
- How often will the room be occupied?
- Does it get any sunlight?
For more, check out EDF's comprehensive article on "Electric vs Gas Heating".
