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House Without Heating System

  • 27-04-2019 8:02pm
    #1
    Chilli Con Kearney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭


    Hi all

    We are bidding on a house in Dublin that only has electric heating in it.

    We're wondering about the costs and possibilities and potential grants for systems. We've been looking at the SEAI website and are open to different ideas, eg solar panel for heating water, etc. In terms of rooms and rads, we'd be looking at 7/8 as well as the possibility of a stove in the living room (possibly one that heats rads/water too).

    Not very well versed in this area, so open to all suggestions and advice. Many thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Markcheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,838 ✭✭✭Markcheese


    Whats the insulation like? Or possible is it to get it really good,
    Because if you spend money on insulation and air tightness, you might be able to put in a wood burning stove ( or a pellet stove), and leave it at that...
    Solar hot water is handy, and if you can arrange things to put it in easily later, all the better...

    A little depends on usage too, Is there gonna be someone there all day, or just evenings.?

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



  • #3
    Chilli Con Kearney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Chilli Con Kearney


    Markcheese wrote: »
    Whats the insulation like? Or possible is it to get it really good,
    Because if you spend money on insulation and air tightness, you might be able to put in a wood burning stove ( or a pellet stove), and leave it at that...
    Solar hot water is handy, and if you can arrange things to put it in easily later, all the better...

    A little depends on usage too, Is there gonna be someone there all day, or just evenings.?

    Energy rating is F/G so pretty poor. We'd be interested in getting that improved too. Should have said that thanks.


  • #4
    Chilli Con Kearney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Chilli Con Kearney


    Chilli Con Kearney wrote: »
    Energy rating is F/G so pretty poor. We'd be interested in getting that improved too. Should have said that thanks.

    We both work full time so it's mainly for the evenings to be honest.


  • #5
    Charlie19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,819 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Put as much money as possible into insulation, Windows and doors.


  • #6
    Markcheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,838 ✭✭✭Markcheese


    Since you're in Dublin I assume there's gas outside? (maybe not)
    What type of house is it,?
    (stone cottage, concrete, cavity block?, and what shape or layout? ) basically that'll decide what insulation you get, and what you'll need for heating,
    If you spend your money on external insulation, windows and doors, you might find the electric heating is grand for now, as the house keeps its heat well,
    Honestly, a centrally located non boiler stove, in small house can take care of most of your heating needs, ( but it's not hugely flexible)

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



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