What type of heating is better?
When it comes to heating your home or workspace, comparing heat pumps vs other heaters can often come down to personal preference. Heat pumps are widely recognised as the most efficient form of heating, not to mention fast and convenient.
Below is a general guide to the pros and cons of each type.
Heat pumps
PROS
- Inexpensive to run
- Provide instant heat
- Have a thermostat and timer
- Can heat one room, or multiple rooms if ducted system installed
- Have cooling options
CONS
- Don’t work during a power cut
- Can be noisy when running at full power
Wood fire
PROS
- Dry firewood is low pollution
- Heats a large space
- Can be used for cooking and water heating
- A heat transfer kit can distribute heat to other rooms
CONS
- Has to be manually lit
- Can be expensive to source firewood
Electric heaters
PROS
- Have a thermostat and timer
- Good for bedrooms, and smaller rooms
- Inexpensive to buy
- Many types and technologies available
CONS
- More expensive to run than most other options
Flued gas heaters
PROS
- Have a thermostat and timer
- Easily heat large spaces
- Provide instant heat
- Can run on mains natural gas or LPG bottles
- Must be installed by a registered gas fitter
CONS
- Higher running costs for LPG bottles
- Don’t work during a power cut
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