On a basic level, electric heating solutions would tend to be typically cheaper to purchase and install, but more expensive to run in the long term than alternate options.
The likes of ground source and air source heat pump systems operate in a far more efficient manner, though will require a bigger initial outlay to buy. That said, government green heating grants are available to offset some of the price.
What’s more, many will place a greater consideration on the environmental impact of their home heating, with electric heating a less viable option than other types in that regard.
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