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Electric underfloor heating running costs

The cost to run electric underfloor heating is dependent on a number of factors, so the exact cost can vary depending on your situation. In order to minimise the running costs of your system, we have outlined a few considerations below to save money when heating your home or workplace:

Insulation

Insulation is always a great idea for increasing the efficiency of your rooms. If you wish to use underfloor heating as your sole source of heat for your room, we highly recommend installing our thin insulation boards under your heating mats or wire.

It’s also important to consider insulation in walls and roofs, as well as glazing any windows to make the room more efficient and reduce heat loss. In a well insulated room, less energy will be required to heat it to your desired temperature, reducing costs.

Room Size

Rooms with a higher ceiling or larger floor will require more energy to heat the room. As a result, it is recommended you choose our more powerful 200W Warmatile Pro Mat to heat your larger rooms more quickly.

Thermostats

Your choice of thermostat can have a significant impact on your energy consumption and overall cost of underfloor heating. By choosing one of our programmable Smart Wi-Fi thermostats, you’ll be able to set timers for when you wish to turn your heating system on or off. This allows you to wake up or come home to a warm house without the need to leave the heating system on, saving energy while you don’t need to use the system.

Underfloor Heating Running Cost Calculator

To gather a rough idea of your electric underfloor heating running costs, we have prepared data for you here. On average, a kilowatt of electricity (1000 watts) costs around 10p per hour (consult your electricity provider for exact prices). Our products are rated between 150 and 200 watts per m  (square metre). Based on this average cost:

  • 1m  of 150 watt costs approx. 1.5 pence per hour.
  • 1m  of 160 watt costs approx. 1.7 pence per hour.
  • 1m  of 200 watt costs approx. 2 pence per hour.

If you need an accurate running cost before purchasing please email us your room measurements, details on any insulation you have in place and how many hours you wish to use the heating per day.