2006-12-17 07:41:28 · 13 answers · asked by L C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My friend has electric storage heaters in a top floor flat ( no gas ) and also cooking and water heating by electric. The place is always warm, not a lot of control but she pays less than £ 25 per week ( winter time) so I think it depends a lot on the property. This is a one bedroom flat and I suppose she gains a lot of heat from below.
2006-12-17 12:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The disadvantages are possible fire hazard, possibility of someone getting burned by coming in contact with radiator and high electricity bill depending on age of radiator
2006-12-17 16:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find mine quite expensive to run - but cheaper than an electric fan. If you have no central heating, and don't like the thought of a gas heater, then they are safe IMO, and cheaper than any other electric heaters, as far as I am aware.
2006-12-17 15:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bird 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
can be expensive to run unless your home is well insulated.
lots of advantages over wood(logs to cut, ash to remove), gas cylinders (collection/delivery, safety issues,condensation), oil(delivery,storage,smell,safety)
some electric radiators can be programmed to warm the room to the temperature you want at different times of day, cooler in the morning and warmer in the evening.
2006-12-17 16:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by XT rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the costing to run over gas thats the major disadvantage every thing else is basicly equal
2006-12-17 15:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
electric heaters are very expensive to run and creates a really dry heat, not very good,
2006-12-21 10:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by MAD FEMALE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for LAWH's answer.
Unfortunately I don't have the 2 point yet to adequately vote for his answer with a thumb's up.
2006-12-20 14:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It creates a very dry heat - having a humidifier would be a good idea.
2006-12-17 15:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by Tony B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High electricity bill!
2006-12-17 18:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by dawgtoffee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can start electrical fires if they are not installed correctly, and are prone to short circuting
2006-12-17 15:49:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋