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What are heat pumps?
Heat pumps are eco-friendly heating systems that work differently to traditional boilers. They take heat from outside your home (from the air or ground) and use it to heat your radiators and hot water. Even when it's cold outside, there's still heat in the air that can be captured.
A heat pump can save you money on heating bills compared to systems like electric heaters, oil or LPG boilers. They're also better for the environment as they don't burn fossil fuels.
How much do heat pumps cost?
The price depends on the type of heat pump you choose. However, as a quick guide, expect to pay anywhere from around £8,000 to £45,000 for an air source heat pump including installation.
Ground source heat pumps are more expensive, typically costing in the region of £14,000-£45,000, including installation. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the typical cost is between £14,000-£19,000, with ground installation adding £10,000-£25,000 or more on top of this.
Reasons to choose Hometree
- 15 years of experience with over 2,500 heat pump installations across the UK
- MCS certified, Which? Trusted Trader, CheckaTrade, and RECC approved
- Premium installer partner with Vaillant, Mitsubishi, Samsung and more
- In-house installation teams - no subcontractors
- Hometree will apply for your £7,500 government heat pump grant on your behalf
- Hometree is not affiliated with any manufacturer so will advise you independently on whatever suits your home best
Reasons to choose Glow Green
- Glow Green pledges to beat any like-for-like heat pump quote
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with over 10,000 reviews
- Flexible, straightforward, fast, including the government £7,500 grant
- Nationwide team managed locally in your region
Reasons to choose Good Energy
- 25 years of green energy expertise with the UK's top home energy supplier in the UK
- 5-star Trustpilot rating (10,000 reviews) - Vaillant, NIBE/NIBE and partnering with installers
- Bespoke heat pump systems designed around your home - air-source, ASHPS and ground source systems
- Long warranties and excellent aftercare
- A payment in monthly instalments, or their leading Green Home Loan at 5%
Reasons to choose EDF
- Upgrade to a heat pump with confidence, backed by a trusted installer with over 25 years experience in home energy solutions
- End-to-end managed bespoke design and installation service, tailored for clients across England
- Exclusive EDF Heat Pump Promise: We'll make it work! Your system doesn't provide the expected performance - and we can't fix it, we'll put in a new one.
- Choose our indoor or outdoor options to suit your home
- As a new customer, receive benefits like 5% ongoing protection and flexible finance options designed to suit your budget
What affects the cost of installing heat pumps?
The dimensions of your home
The bigger your house, the larger the heat pump you'll likely require. And the more you'll need to budget.
Age of your home
Older homes can present heat pump installation challenges and so can lead to additional costs as a result.
Your existing heating system
Replacing your current (e.g. oil or LPG) system, radiators and controls with a heat pump can affect the price.
Can I get a grant to install heat pumps?
Under the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you can get up to £7,500 towards the cost of buying and installing heat pumps. But you'll need to meet certain criteria.
To qualify you need to...
- Own your home in England or Wales
- Use the grant to replace a fossil fuel/fire or electric storage heaters
- Have an EPC certificate
You won't qualify if you...
- Have a mains heating system
- Want to replace a low carbon heating system
- Live in a building with a capacity of over 45kW
- Have previously been granted government funding for a heat pump
Is my home suitable for a heat pump?
Fortunately, most properties meet almost all of the criteria you need for a heat pump. However, it's best to check with an installer who can help you work out if your home requires any extra work.
- Air-source heat pumpsare the most readily installable type of heat pump. You'll need to have space outside for the unit to sit (similar to an air conditioning unit).
- Ground-source heat pumps require at least a tennis court size of outdoor space, or the space for drilling a borehole in your garden (that would be like a smaller area, such as a driveway).
- All heat pumps work much better in well insulated homes, so you might also need to take steps to make your home more airtight or install appropriate cavity wall insulation.
The best way to find out is to speak to a heat pump installer. Get your free, no obligation quote using our comparison.
Find outReviewed on: Dec 2024
Laura Nelson
Energy Expert