Why Most Heat Pump Savings Estimates Are Wrong

  • Most online “heat pump cost calculators” use

  • Assumed boiler efficiencies

    Standardised home sizes

    Unrealistic flow temperatures

    Ignored boiler replacement costs

    Standard tariffs

  • If you want to know whether a heat pump is worth it, you need to model

  • Your annual gas usage

  • Your boiler age

  • Whether you're adding solar and batteries

  • The tariff you use

    Your design temperature

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Frequently asked questions

In many cases yes, especially when properly designed and when factoring long-term gas price inflation and your chosen tariff. Running costs depend on efficiency and tariff structure so it's worth looking closely at your best option.

Payback time varies by property and usage. Often you can trade off upfront install cost and monthly savings so that you get a result that matches your financial needs.

Studies such as this one have confirmed that installing a heat pump in the UK can raise the value of your property by up to 3%.

System design efficiency, insulation level, electricity tariff and whether gas standing charges are removed are some of the biggest factors in how much your heat pump can save you. But, we'd always say the most important thing is to have the right installer so your system is designed and installed well.