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Wales Online
Neil Shaw

Huge cost of running an electric heater three hours a day for three months

With sales of traditional wood burning stoves soaring as people look for alternative ways to heat their homes amid the cost-of-living crisis, those who can’t utilise wood or coal-fueled devices might consider the electric alternatives.

But experts behind the energy-saving app Loop are warning people to consider the cost of running these devices, which could add over £186 to your energy bills if used regularly this winter.

Loop has compared the running costs for a range of electric stove heaters on the market, revealing the average cost for five models is £178 over 3 months if used every day for 3 hours per day.

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