[terrierlady]

Anyone know about these radiators that plug straight into plug and cost pence to run?economy radiators the web sites called we need to update from ugly storage heaters any ideas , we do not have gas.

[EPMiller]

There is no free lunch. To get more heat requires more electricity. More electricity is not "pennies" unless you figure pennies per minute. These units are only good for spot heaters and often that spot is pretty small. If you have to heat a house, they are EXPEN$IVE.

[terrierlady]

Thanks for your reply I understand that point ,what I need is info re the new panel heaters like these from www.economy-radiator.com we have no gas so it needs to be a way of getting heat . Thanks for taking the time to reply

[Missouri Bound]

Are you heating a whole house? Electric space heat is economical only if you heat one room and let the rest be cool. But heating a whole home with space heaters adds up quickly to spin the electric meter. What are you using now for heat?

[EPMiller]

<snip> we have no gas so it needs to be a way of getting heat . <snip>

If you are heating a whole house, you should get estimates from competent professionals on installing a real heating system. Even if you don't have natural gas service there still is LP and fuel oil. If you have access to wood and don't mind the work there are some very good automatic wood stoves out there.

Get a professional involved. These plug in things are usually more of a scam than a large scale solution.

[terrierlady]

Are you heating a whole house? Electric space heat is economical only if you heat one room and let the rest be cool. But heating a whole home with space heaters adds up quickly to spin the electric meter. What are you using now for heat?

It's a small bungalow 1 bed 1 lounge 1 kitchen 1bathroom replacing old storage heaters

[Missouri Bound]

Is there a basement or crawl space with this bungalow? A system would be a better way to go, if you access to rooms from below, or perhaps from an attic space. Yes it would be more costly initially, but it would be much more economical in the long (or short) run, and you would only have one thermostat to deal with. That being said, space heaters work well in a small home like that. I would consider installing a LP tank and go with gas heat, regardless of what you chose, unless you are far enough south to use a heat pump system. What's the square footage and your location? Those are factors to consider when choosing a heating plant.

[terrierlady]

Is there a basement or crawl space with this bungalow? A system would be a better way to go, if you access to rooms from below, or perhaps from an attic space. Yes it would be more costly initially, but it would be much more economical in the long (or short) run, and you would only have one thermostat to deal with. That being said, space heaters work well in a small home like that. I would consider installing a LP tank and go with gas heat, regardless of what you chose, unless you are far enough south to use a heat pump system. What's the square footage and your location? Those are factors to consider when choosing a heating plant.

Not sure its hol let we are doing up so think its about 944 sq ft in total yes we did think LP tank or oil thanks for your help we are in Herefordshire so not that far south.

[Fr_Chuck]

In norm space heaters are good for some room in a home where it gets cool even with the regular heat,

Or for here in South Gerogia US where a 50 degree day is considered hard winter.