Best Electric Heating Options for 2024

As the Gas Boiler Ban in 2025 approaches, more people are thinking about alternative ways to heat the home. The switch from gas to electric has many benefits, particularly for the environment. Firstly, there is no carbon dioxide output – unlike gas, which research tells us that a typical gas boiler can emit more annual CO2 than seven transatlantic flights!

Secondly, there’s improved home air quality, as well as low maintenance electric heating systems and smart controls to save homeowners money on their bills. Furthermore, the growing market means there are now lots of different electric heating options to choose from.

Why Choose Electric over Gas Heating?

If you have been thinking about switching from gas to efficient electric heating, there are many benefits that will make the investment worth it. In addition to the electric heating systems being cleaner and more respectful to the environment, there are now many modern solutions that can help you reduce your home’s energy consumption.

Here are some of the main benefits of choosing sustainable electric heating over gas:

• No CO2 output / air pollution
• Quieter than most gas heating solutions as no water is being pumped around the house
• Smart heating technology can help you manage energy consumption efficiently
• Reduced maintenance costs (electric systems are cheaper to maintain than gas)
• There are now a number of options on the market so you can find the cheapest electric heating products for your home
• Certain tariffs can further reduce your energy bills

Electric Heating Options

There are many ways you can heat your home these days, without the use of gas central heating. The most efficient way depends on the size of your property, the number of rooms and your heating usage, but a few examples of heating include electric radiators, skirting board heating, underfloor heating and plug-in heaters.

Electric radiators tend to be the most effective for typical households – and this is due to their high levels of efficiency and ability to provide heat on demand. For instance, our radTherm electric radiators deliver 100% efficiency, using minimal energy consumption and reaching operating time in a matter of minutes.

With a smart app, you get complete control of usage too. Plus, there is a huge choice of slim and sleek radiator styles to fit anywhere in your home.

Electric Hot Water Solutions

As well as a growing choice of electric heating options on the market, electric hot water solutions are now also saving customers hundreds of pounds every year.

Heat pump water heaters are a popular choice for homeowners who are interested in switching to the most sustainable electric heating and hot water solutions in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint. However, there can be a big upfront cost, which makes this option less accessible.

Our Sunamp hot water storage not only saves customers money in their energy bills, but it’s one of the easiest solutions to install. Using energy-saving heat batteries, Sunamp delivers hot water as and when you need it, and the system is about 4 times smaller than traditional hot water tanks and cylinders – meaning it can fit in almost any home.

Additionally, there is zero maintenance so customers can save on annual servicing costs as well as their bills. Sunamp has an A+ ERP energy rating, is compatible with Economy 7 and 100% green energy tariffs, and can be used with a wide range of energy sources (such as solar PVs, ground and air source heat pumps or wind turbines).

Electric Boilers

Electric boilers are an eco-friendly choice and there is generally less maintenance than gas counterparts, making it an attractive option for homeowners today. But the best and cheapest electric heating solution on the market right now is Zero Emission Boilers (ZEBs).

ZEBs do not require a flue to be installed and produce zero emissions, as the name suggests. Thanks to its thermal core design, a ZEB delivers low carbon and green electricity to help reduce your carbon footprint and keep costs low.
Our Zero Emission Boilers are one of the easiest electric heating systems to install, with a Plug & Play design that instantly links up to existing radiators and pipework.

Find out more about our Zero Emission Boilers here.

Ready to Switch to Efficient Electric Heating Options?

Thinking of switching from gas to electric for your home heating? We’re here to help. Contact us online, call us directly on 0800 808 5513 or email [email protected] and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Not sure if your property is suitable for our range of electric heating options? Not to worry – book a FREE survey with North East Heating Solutions to find out.