Running Cost Information

It is not possible to provide detailed information on running costs because there are so many variables to consider – what electricity tariff will be used, how long the heater will be on for, what setting the thermostat will be on, etc – all these factors need to be taken into account when working out the running cost of a heating system.

However, there is often confusion about the running costs of electric heating compared to other fuels; but for installed heating the real cost of the energy to heat the system is only part of the picture. The true cost to consider is the lifetime costs of the system, which not only takes into account the fuel used, but the hidden cost and hassle of maintaining the system over its lifetime.