Heat pumps are an energy efficient, low carbon way to heat your home. They’re suitable for almost all types of home and, depending on what heating system you’re replacing, could save you money on your energy bills.
A heat pump is a heating system that:
It uses electricity to do this. But it produces much more heat energy than it uses in electrical energy.
This makes it a more energy efficient way to heat your home than a traditional gas or oil boiler. It also produces far fewer carbon emissions than other heating systems.
Read our in-depth heat pump guide to find out:
If you want to know more about the realities of installing and running a heat pump, read our stories:
There are two types that are most common in the UK:
Which one is better suited to you largely depends on your budget and how much space you have. You can find out what might be for you using the Get a Heat Pump quiz from Nesta.
Air source heat pumps tend to be the most common type installed.
For more information, look at our guides:
The support you can get depends on where in the UK you live:
We found several heat pump ‘myths’ that were holding people back from adopting the technology.
For more information, read our heat pump installation step-by-step guide.
The services available to you when getting a heat pump depend on where you live:
Here’s some advice on how to maximise your heat pump’s efficiency and other ways you can benefit from low carbon energy:
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Last updated: 22 October 2024