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 heat pumps 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 case studies:
There are two types of heat pump 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.
Air source heat pumps tend to be the most common type installed.
For more information, look at our guides to each type of heat pump:
The support you can get depends on where in the UK you live:
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The best thing to do is to find out what heat pump system is right for you and speak to an installer for more tailored advice. The services available 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: 2 August 2024