Looking to replace an electric boiler

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I currently have an electric system boiler. It is very expensive to run and I am looking to replace it with something more economical.
What do you recommend ?
I do not have access to the gas network.
 
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You could consider moving MM ,or continue to face hefty bills with all types of electric boilers . electric storage heaters on economy 7 tariff are probably cheaper than electric boilers ,but again more expensive to run than gas boilers.
 
What about an oil boiler ? Is it cheaper to run ?
 
Are you in a rural location ? I think ,but not 100 % sure ,that the gas tank ( propane ) may be a better solution .but you would need to research this in detail.
 
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I am in a rural location, main gas in 3km away according to cadent.
 
Your options include:
An oil tank
An LPG (propane) tank
Electric storage heaters
An electric air or ground-source heat pump
Wood burners
A biomass boiler

How much space do you have outside for a tank or similar?
Would your finances survive a large outlay now with a long slow payback?
 
How much space do you have outside for a tank or similar?
I got enough space in the back garden.
Would your finances survive a large outlay now with a long slow payback?
I can survive it if it makes sense financially. How much saving would an oil boiler make ? Would it increase my house value ?
FYI: in december I consumed 1462 kWh and in September 516 kWh
 
Look around and see what people nearby in similar types of house have. Not that they've necessarily made the right choices, but it gives you a clue...
 

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