Heating Systems Comparisons
Side-by-side comparisons of heat pumps, gas boilers, storage heaters, and electric heating for UK homes.
Featured Comparisons
Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler
Installation costs (£7,000–£14,000 vs £2,500–£4,000), running costs, grants, and carbon emissions. Full comparison table with 2026 UK data.
Key data: Heat pumps £7,500 grant, £800–£1,200/year running cost vs gas £720/year
Storage Heaters
How storage heaters work, Economy 7 tariffs, running costs (£900–£1,400/year), and when they make sense for UK homes without gas.
Key data: Charge overnight at 9p/kWh, release heat during the day
Electric Heating Systems
Compare storage heaters, panel heaters, infrared, and oil-filled radiators. Running costs, installation, and suitability for homes without gas.
Key data: £900–£2,200/year depending on system type
Supporting Guides
- How Do Storage Heaters Work? — Ceramic bricks, Economy 7, charging overnight
- Are Storage Heaters Expensive to Run? — Cost breakdown vs gas and electric radiators
- Electric Panel Heaters — Types, running costs, when they make sense
About these comparisons
Every comparison is built from UK government data (Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem, BEIS), manufacturer specifications, and independent testing (Which?, BRE). We cite sources for every claim. We don't take paid placements or affiliate commissions.