Looking to replace an electric boiler

[MM33]

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.

 

[terryplumb]

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.

 

[MM33]

What about an oil boiler ? Is it cheaper to run ?

 

[terryplumb]

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.

 

[MM33]

I am in a rural location, main gas in 3km away according to cadent.

 

[endecotp]

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?

 

[MM33]

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

 

[Dan Robinson]

Age and type of dwelling?

 

[endecotp]

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...

 

[MM33]

Age and type of dwelling?

detached house, built in 2017.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Air source heat pump first, lpg boiler second.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Depending....