The number of heat pumps installed has doubled since 2021. Over 30,000 heat pumps were installed last year. So it has clearly become a very hot topic, but why is that? Is a heat pump the solution to heating your home energy efficiently?
Why might you choose a heat pump?
There are 2 different explanations for this. You can do it for green reasons, and thus to emit less CO2. If you are also willing to invest, a heat pump is the step toward climate-neutral heating.
You may additionally choose a heat pump because you want to save on your energy bill. But if you see a heat pump purely as a financial solution to reduce your energy costs, you may end up disappointed. Just because you have this installation installed does not mean you will actually use less.
Then, starting in 2023, it will also be mandatory for those who want to build with low-temperature heating, such as a heat pump (boiler).
What could this mean for you in the long run?
A heat pump is not an installation that on its own is going to ensure that you have a carbon-neutral home. These works are often accompanied by other renewable energy installations, such as ventilation, solar panels or a home battery.
So it is not enough to start looking at a heat pump alone. Often this technology is accompanied by a heat pump boiler. For many people, this is the first step in their introduction to thermodynamic technologies. Despite often being a heavy investment, these boilers are often more accessible and have an immediate return on investment. In fact, you can pay them back in a period of a year and a half.
What are the advantages of such a heat pump (boiler)?
When you heat at low temperatures, there are quite a few advantages. Below we have listed them all for you, along with the necessary points of interest.
- Low-temperature heating requires less energy from the system and is therefore very energy efficient. In other words, it therefore reduces consumption.
- A heat pump (boiler) works better at low temperatures.
- If you choose underfloor heating, it will also be equally warm throughout the house. This is because it ensures an even distribution of all the heat.
- An installation such as underfloor heating also improves indoor air quality. Less air movement means less dust floating around. On the other hand, this problem can also be solved by a combination of a heat pump (boiler) and a ventilation system.
Are you still in doubt whether such a system is interesting for you? Then definitely consider contacting us, or check out all possible solutions on our website without obligation!
