Everything you need to know about electric boilers
What is an electric boiler?
An electric boiler works in a similar way to a gas and oil boiler but uses electricity as its power source instead of combustible fossil fuels, which are damaging to the environment. Electric boilers come as a range of products including electric combi boilers, electric system boilers and electric flow boilers.
Over 2 million UK homes have no access to the gas network so using electricity to heat homes and hot water is a concept many will be familiar with. However, in recent years electric boilers and electric radiators are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners who use gas, mainly due to their 100% efficiency ratings and environmental benefits.
How does an electric boiler work?
If you are used to a gas central heating boiler, switching to an electric boiler is a quick and easy process. An electric boiler receives cold water from your mains water supply and when you need hot water for central heating or your taps, the cold water then passes through an electric heating element to warm it. This warm water is then pumped to your radiators and/or taps whenever you need it.
The exact method of heating depends on the type of electric boiler you use.
What are the advantages of an Electric Boiler?
Low Maintenance Costs
If you have a gas boiler you will be more than aware that an (increasingly costly) annual service is required to maintain your guarantee, and to keep it functioning. Gas and oil boilers have a number of moving parts which means more things can go wrong.
Electric boilers have no moving parts and require less maintenance. A unique aspect of the Fischer Electric Boilers is the fact that all parts of the boiler can be individually replaced. This means that the life span of the Fischer Electric Boiler far outweighs the 8-10 year average of a gas boiler.
Better for the environment
Electric boilers emit zero carbon emissions (at source) and when they are operating have a far lower carbon footprint compared to combustion/fossil fuel boilers.
Safety
As there is no combustible fuel within an Electric Boiler, there is no risk of gas leaks and no risk of explosion.
Easier Installation
Electric Boilers are often much easier to install than gas and oil boilers. With no requirement for a flue an Electric Boiler can be placed almost anywhere within the property.
Flexible
If your home is not connected to the gas grid and you do not have room for an oil tank, an electric boiler is the ideal heating solution.
Compatible with solar panels
Generating your own energy via solar panels can help reduce your electricity costs and your carbon footprint. Fischer electric boilers are fully compatible with solar panels.
Make the change to an efficient, low-carbon electric boiler today.