To keep stanley range or not!!!!!!!!!!!

my sherona

Hi,
Got a large old stanley range that needs a costly repair. The previous owners of the house were a family and made great use of this. I am living on my own and only use it for heating and drying clothes.

There was a seperate burner outside that was in use but that has been removed by the previous owners eventhough I presume all the connections are still there. I am undecided what to do.

Should I repair my stanley range or would it be more economical in the long run to purchase and install a small stove or just leave it bare and install a new burner outside.

The house is centrally heated with rads in every room and the switches are there for a burner. There ios no problem with the central heating, it's the range itself and have been quoted nearly well over a grand to fix. It's 27 years old. A new one is very costly.

I am very used to it and am just wondering is it a waste of money (for a single person on their own who does not use it ever for cooking or even boiling a kettle) to have and if yes what are better alternatives.

I have no idea of costs etc. If anyone could offer any words of advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

my sherona

Sorry, forgot to mention that it is an oil one.

DoneDL

Ranges are very inefficient as compared to other boilers. It might be worth installing a condenser outside and a solid fuel stove in place of the range. You should qualify for an SEAI grant.