How do I replace storage heaters to retain EPC C rating?

How do I replace storage heaters to retain EPC C rating?

0:01 AM, 15th October 2024, About a month ago 13

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Hi, I have a 2-bed flat with 20-year-old storage heaters still in working order. The electrician who reset one recently commented that I should be looking at replacing these shortly and recommended “eco electric rads” and replace the Economy 7 meter (with the cheaper night tariff), with a standard meter. This would require major disruption for the tenants including replastering and redecorating work.

I am concerned that this will reduce my EPC rating from the current C rating to something lower. How can I be sure that these are better from the EPC perspective than storage heaters? The electrician has said that new storage heaters are now prohibitively expensive compared with his suggestion.

I cannot have a heat pump as it’s a third floor flat and the block management would not agree to the external unit. There is no mains gas available to the block. I keep reading conflicting information on what improves and worsens an EPC rating and it seems as clear as mud.

Any suggestions please?

Thanks,

Robert


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Chris Grant

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8:12 AM, 16th October 2024, About a month ago

Reply to the comment left by at 15/10/2024 - 10:17
The newest version of the EPC software RdSAP 10 will launch next year. There are no proposed changes to Electric based heating. HHRSH are a must to improve your EPC rating. http://www.epcchoice.com

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8:16 AM, 17th October 2024, About a month ago

Do nothing, until Red Ed sets the date and rules for EPC "C," and the new regs for EPCs are in place.

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15:24 PM, 19th October 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Reply to the comment left by TERRY DAVIS at 17/10/2024 - 08:16
Very wise point.
You could say.
Tear out 'old' night store heaters and replace eig better models.
EPC goes down....

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