Heat Pumps: The Benefits

1. Proven Technology

   Heat pumps have been around for years. They’re automatically installed in 90% of new homes in Sweden, 75% of new homes in Switzerland, and 30% of new homes in Germany. In Sweden and Switzerland respectively, 50% and 35% of existing properties have now fitted heat pumps.

2. Fits Your Current Heating System

   Heat pumps simply replace existing gas-guzzling systems. They connect to existing heating and hot water systems, and will run an existing radiator set up. Heat pumps can link to wet underfloor heating, and we can advise on and install underfloor heating, if it’s appropriate, but that's entirely separate.

3. Saves up to 70% on Existing Bills

   Heat pumps produce savings of between 30% and 70% on existing heating and hot water bills. The exact percentage depends on a range of variables (type of heat pump, previous fuel source, size of premises). As fossil fuel prices (inevitably) rise over coming years, the savings will be greater still.

4. 25 Year Lifespan, Low Maintenance

   The average gas boiler has a useful life of around 12 years. Heat pumps have a 25 year lifespan. Boilers lose 2% of their efficiency every year on average and require annual check ups. Heat pumps maintain their efficiency from day one and require no regular maintenance.

5. 400% Efficient

   With a high efficiency condensing gas boiler, for every kwh of energy you put in, you can expect to get 0.9kwh of heating out. With heat pumps, for every kwh of energy you put in, you get (on average) 4 kwhs of heat out. So they’re 400% efficient and provide 100% of your heating and hot water.

6. Reduces Carbon Emissions to Zero

   Depending on your choice of heat pump, you will reduce your carbon emissions by between 40% and 75%. Heat pumps which are powered by electricity from a green, zero-carbon supplier, will deliver all your home and hot water heating without emitting any carbon whatsoever.

7. Enhances Property Value

   Tighter and tighter legal constraints are coming on stream concerning domestic and commercial emissions. Installing heat pumps and renewable systems puts you ahead of the legislation. If you come to sell a home or business premises, it will be far more attractive to purchasers.

8. Generous Grants Available

   For home-owners using government (MCS) accredited designers and installers such as ourselves to install heat pumps, substantial grants are available, and for businesses, schools, community and not-for profit organisations, a large range of grants, loans and incentives are now coming on stream.

9. Swimming Pool Heating and Air Conditioning

   If you own a swimming pool, heat pumps offer one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways of water heating. In the summer, a heat pump can operate in reverse to cool your premises.

10. No Fire or Safety Risks

    Heat pumps have none of the risks associated with flammable and polluting oil and gas-fired systems, particularly in terms of leaks and potential carbon monoxide dangers.

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Economically and environmentally, heat pumps make absolute sense.