"Owain" wrote in message
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Gas fires are usually inefficient compared to boilers.
Electric heaters are 100% efficient but electricity costs twice or three
times as much as gas.


But the initial purchase cost of electric heaters is very low - assuming you
can use them without overloading your supply - whereas gas central heating
has a very high purchase cost -and possibly a significant maintenance bill.
If your usage is low electricity may be cheaper - particularly with "high
tech" central heating solutions becoming mandatory.

James


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