Modern High Heat Retention (HHR) storage heaters which are very cost-effective to use plus the other benefits of having no yearly maintenance costs, which is very different to gas boilers which need to be replaced about every 10 years and need regular maintenance throughout their lifetime. It is well documented that old storage heaters were inefficient but when replaced with modern efficient storage heaters users can still store heat during the night, taking advantage of cheaper, off-peak electricity rates (Economy 7 or 10 tariffs). Some HHR storage heaters are even compatible with the newer EV charge tariffs with only four hours of charge. Leading manufacturer Elnur now have a solar HHR that works even more efficiently with solar panels and other renewable sources like wind.
There is a large amount of often conflicting advice on the best type of electric heating. Often biased if the writer only offers a single solution. To determine what is the best for you and your home first, you must consider what it is you personally need from your homes heating. Consider if you need to achieve an increased level of control and better comfort levels. Do you want to find more aesthetically pleasing heaters along with the environmental benefits that modern eco-friendly electric heating systems offer? We all need to find the most economical option we can find and there will be a suitable option or mixture of modern electrical heating product types that we can recommend after discussing your needs with you.
After looking at all the options your choice may be to remove electric storage heaters from all of your home or from part of your home. After considering all the options electric radiators may be an efficient and effective solution for you. Modern electric radiators are now compact and available in a wide range of sizes with increased functionality and premium electric radiators have highly efficient thermostats and programmable control options. WI FI control is also available on electric radiators and some modern storage heaters as well. As a rule of thumb if all day heat is what you need then storage heaters should be the solution but if only evening or occasional heat is required then electric radiators may suit your home. Or a well designed system with a mixture of electric heating solutions may suit you best.