Overall, the answer is yes. They are a more energy-efficient way to heat your home. It is especially worth it, if you’re looking to change your boiler or heating system or reduce the carbon footprint of your household, all of this while taking advantage of numerous discounts currently available.
A heat pump is one of the most efficient ways to use electricity to heat your home and it’s a sustainable alternative to oil or gas heating. An air source heat pump could help lower your energy bills too, even more so if you currently have LPG or oil heating your home.
Of course, there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to install a heat pump. At first glance, the initial high cost can put people off. However, with the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), you can save up to £7,500 on the cost of an air source heat pump, greatly reducing the initial capital required. Also, with a group-buying scheme like Switch Together, you could enjoy an additional saving on top of the BUS savings.
If you’re currently using electricity, oil, liquid gas, or solid fuels to heat your home, an air source heat pump is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and energy bills.
Heat pumps do come with a range of pros and cons and it all depends on different factors like your budget, heating needs and personal preferences.
One of the main deterrents is the installation costs; however, as previously mentioned, these can be greatly reduced by the BUS, current VAT exemption and group-buying schemes like Switch Together.
If you're considering making the switch to a more sustainable heating system, it’s worth exploring resources like Visit a Heat Pump. This website connects you with homeowners across the UK who have already installed heat pumps. Through "Visit a Heat Pump," you can arrange to visit these homes, see the systems in action, and hear directly from homeowners about how the heat pumps are performing for them.