Is a heat pump right for your home?
An air source heat pump takes heat from the outside air, even in winter, and uses it to heat your home and hot water. The Energy Saving Trust says that for every unit of electricity it uses, a heat pump gives out three to four times as much heat.
- Good fit: homes with reasonable insulation, space outside for the unit, and room for a hot water cylinder.
- Biggest savings: homes moving off oil, LPG or old electric heaters, and homes that can use a heat pump electricity tariff.
- Worth checking: some radiators may need to be swapped for larger ones, because heat pumps run at lower temperatures than boilers.
Read before you get quotes
- How much does a heat pump cost in the UK?
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme: how to get £7,500 off a heat pump
- How to compare quotes: a 12-point checklist (written for solar, and the same checks apply)
Thinking about solar too? Many homes pair a heat pump with solar panels. Get free solar quotes today.