Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Builder Advice: There is a wide range of electric powered options when replacing an old oil-fired central heating system

The most up to date modern electrical radiators are quite efficient and thermostatically controlled. They are relatively cost effective to buy and can be installed by an electrician or indeed some of the smaller radiators can be plugged into a domestic socket. They will impact your electricity bills, however.

Hi Kieran,

I would be grateful for your advice please. Our oil-fired central heating system has a leak (possibly more than one), which despite numerous attempts cannot be found. The house is a 45-year-old (approx) bungalow, around 2,500sq ft. We are looking at options and wondering if electric radiators may be an option. Also we are looking at electric underfloor heating. What would be your thoughts/recommendations?