Boilers & Heating GUIDE

Electric Boilers: Advantages and Disadvantages

Where electric boilers can make sense and the running-cost considerations to understand.

Quick answer

Electric boilers are compact, have no flue and avoid on-site combustion, which can simplify installation in some properties.

Understanding the issue

Electric boilers are compact, have no flue and avoid on-site combustion, which can simplify installation in some properties.

What to check

Electricity prices and the property's heat demand are important because direct electric heating can be costly to run compared with some alternatives.

When to get advice

They can suit particular flats, small homes or constrained sites, but sizing, electrical capacity and hot-water needs should be checked first.

Safety first

This is general information, not a substitute for inspecting your property. Do not work on gas equipment or live electrical parts unless appropriately qualified. If there is immediate danger, call 999. If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, leave the affected area and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 from a safe location. Do not operate electrical switches or use naked flames.

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