{"id":38186,"date":"2021-06-02T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T08:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=38186"},"modified":"2021-06-18T18:18:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T17:18:58","slug":"how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-run-electric-underfloor-heating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-run-electric-underfloor-heating","title":{"rendered":"How much does it really cost to run electric underfloor heating?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re considering installing electric underfloor heating<\/a><\/strong> in your home, then you\u2019ve probably already asked yourself this common question: \u2018Is electric underfloor heating expensive to run?\u2019 Historically, it\u2019s been seen as a costly luxury \u2013 but this isn\u2019t always the case. Many homeowners are installing electric underfloor heating for its cost-saving, environmental and design benefits. In fact, it was the fourth most popular eco job posted on Rated People in 2020, according to The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know? It costs less than 30p to heat an average sized bathroom in the UK (4.4m2) for 3 hours with electric underfloor heating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get to grips with the essentials of electric underfloor heating by reading the blog post put together by the team at ThermoSphere<\/strong><\/a>, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s get some perspective on the cost of electric underfloor heating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To make a fair comparison, we looked at multiple articles and research findings online, and combined this with the knowledge of our resident experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical cost of running household appliances<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Appliance<\/strong><\/td>Cost per year<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Washing Machine<\/td>\u00a329.30<\/td>0.15p per wash<\/td><\/tr>
Oven<\/td>\u00a326.86<\/td>Used for 90mins per week<\/td><\/tr>
Fridge Freezer<\/td>\u00a332.56<\/td>Less than 10p a day<\/td><\/tr>
Toaster<\/td>\u00a39.77<\/td>0.267p per minute<\/td><\/tr>
Kettle<\/td>\u00a345.58<\/td>12.49p per day (6 boils a day)<\/td><\/tr>
Electric Shower<\/td>\u00a3148.15<\/td>10p for a 5min shower<\/td><\/tr>
Dishwasher<\/td>\u00a348.84<\/td>19.5p per cycle<\/td><\/tr>
Television<\/td>\u00a342.33<\/td>3p per hour at 4 hours per day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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The typical cost of running electric underfloor heating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Room<\/strong><\/td>Cost per year<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bathroom<\/td>\u00a324.64<\/td>4.67p per hour for 2.5m2<\/sup><\/td><\/tr>
Kitchen<\/td>\u00a358.08<\/td>11p per hour for 5m2<\/sup><\/td><\/tr>
Living Room<\/td>\u00a3107.36<\/td>20.33p per hour for 10m2<\/sup><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Remember, an electric heating system could replace your traditional central heating system, so your heating costs won\u2019t double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the comparison table, you can see that electric underfloor heating isn\u2019t as expensive to run as many people think. So much so, that it\u2019s cheaper to run electric underfloor heating than it is to run a washing machine, kettle, electric shower and many more appliances.  Plus, if you have a well-insulated home, it costs less than the average takeaway coffee to run ThermoSphere electric underfloor heating<\/a><\/strong> in a 2m2<\/sup> bathroom for a month, on average!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to find out how much it would cost to run electric underfloor heating in your home? Take a look at our Running Cost Calculator<\/strong><\/a>.  It\u2019ll give you a good estimation of the daily cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next key consideration is insulation\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How insulation helps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve decided to install electric underfloor heating<\/a><\/strong>. But how do you make it run as energy efficiently and effectively as possible? If you have insulation installed in your home, every penny you spend on heating will be converted into useable heat. <\/strong>Without it, some of the heat you\u2019ve paid for will be lost through the sub floor below.  Good insulation means shorter floor warm up times and reduced heat loss. That means the room will stay at your chosen temperature for longer, so you won\u2019t need to keep your electric underfloor heating on for as long. That saves you money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s the right insulation to use and what are the costs?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ThermoSphere insulation boards<\/a><\/strong> are lightweight and easy to cut with a craft knife, making installation incredibly fast.  In addition, they\u2019re 100% water and rot proof compared to plywood.  ThermoSphere coated insulation boards<\/a><\/strong> also add strength and lateral stability to timber floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extra considerations when buying electric underfloor heating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Next, you need a thermostat to gain more control over your heating.  Using insulation and a thermostat together provides comfort and control, making your electric underfloor heating extremely efficient.  With a wide variety of options at your fingertips, it can be hard to know what\u2019s right for you.  There are a range of thermostats<\/a><\/strong> available on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the different types of thermostat?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n