Are electric central heating boilers any good?

Yes, electric central heating boilers can be a good choice, but they are best suited to certain properties and applications.

An electric central heating boiler works by using electricity to heat water, which is then circulated around radiators or underfloor heating, just like a gas or oil boiler system. They are usually compact, quiet, clean at the point of use, and do not need a chimney, flue, gas supply, oil tank, or fuel storage. This makes them particularly useful for flats, apartments, small homes, extensions, offices, workshops, and properties where mains gas is not available.

One of the biggest advantages of an electric boiler is its simplicity. There is no combustion process, so there are fewer moving parts compared with gas or oil boilers. They can also be easier to position because they do not need to be installed on an outside wall for a flue. Electric boilers are also highly efficient at converting electricity into heat at the point of use.

However, the main drawback is running cost. Electricity is usually pricier per kWh than gas, so an electric central heating boiler may cost more to run, especially in larger homes or poorly insulated buildings. The electrical supply must also be suitable for the boiler size, as higher output models may require a large single-phase supply or even three-phase electricity.

Overall, electric central heating boilers are good for well-insulated properties with lower heating demand, off-gas areas, smaller buildings, and installations where a flue or fuel storage is impractical. For larger properties with high heat demand, it is important to assess running costs and electrical supply capacity before choosing one.

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