Aircon Versus Gas Central Heating

Heating Cost Comparison

Compare an Electric Radiator vs Air Conditioning (Heat Pump).

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Electricity Cost (per kWh) Example: 0.2769 = 27.69p per kWh Heating Demand (kW) Hours per Day Air Conditioner SCOP

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Electric Radiator Costs

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Air Conditioning (Heat Pump) Costs

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Savings Using Air Conditioning

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Savings % = Savings ÷ Electric Radiator cost.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimated costs for comparison only. Actual running costs can vary due to tariffs, insulation, thermostat settings, heat losses, outdoor temperature, room size, usage patterns, and real-world system performance (SCOP). Results are not financial advice and do not guarantee savings.

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ELECTRIC RADIATOR

Compare the cost of heating with AC against an electric radiator. Simply replace the default settings in the blue boxes by entering your cost for electricity before setting your estimated demand and hourly usage per day.

By default, the air conditioner's SCOP value has been set to 4.60, but this can be changed up or down according to your model specifications.