How expensive are oil filled radiators to run?

Question

I live in a rented house, it has double glazing and storage heaters, however they don't really seem to be able to deal with the cold all that well, the house in the middle of winter is never warm. My landlord has reccomended getting an electric heater rather than him contacting the landlord about doing anything, how expensive will a 2500W oil filled rad cost to run roughly?

Answer 1

A 2.5 kw oil filled heater will cost 2.5 times your electricity cost per kw, probably about 10-12p per kwh. So worst case is 2.5 x 12p = 30p per hour, when heating. However depending on the thermostat setting and the room temperature it will cut on and off once up to heat. so it will probably average out at about 20p per hour.

If your storage heaters are the right size for the rooms, they should be fairly efficient, have you got the stat and boost settings set properly?? They are not as bad as some people make out.

Answer 2

Oil Filled Radiator 2.5kw

Answer 3

A 2500W heater will consume 2500 watts of electricity per hour - it is as simple as that. If you check a recent electricity bill you will find out what you are paying for your electricity (don't forget to factor in the standing charges and VAT as well).

Answer 4

30p per hour if left on full power sounds about right.
If you must use one....and I do too.....get one with a thermostat control and do your best to eliminate draughts. There's no point in allowing expensive heat to escape.
My preference is for a Dimplex or similar oil-filled type.

Answer 5

quite