A heat pump survey (aka technical assessment) is carried out on a home before installing a heat pump. The survey should be done by a qualified and independent professional. It takes a few hours, and there is no significant disruption to your home. Why Get a Heat Pump Survey? There are three main reasons to …
How much can you save with a heat pump? Heat pumps save you money by pumping free outdoor heat into your home, instead of burning expensive fuels for heat. However, they do require electricity to operate, so savings are substantial but not 100%. The exact amount you can save depends on two things: Your current …
Do you want to make serious changes to slash your electricity use by half ? The average Irish household uses around 4,200 kWh of electricity per year. To slash that by half will require meaningful lifestyle changes… but it can be done. And it could save you thousands of Euros over the next few years. …
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What is an air-source heat pump? An air-source heat pump extracts warmth from outdoor air, and delivers it to your home. There are two ways that a heat pump can deliver warmth to your home. The first is by blowing warm air through a vent. But the more common way is to pump warm water …
Heat pumps that extract warmth from the Earth are classified as geothermal. Another name for this is ground-source. Conversely, heat pumps that extract warmth from outside air (air-source) are are not considered to be geothermal. This article clears up the confusion between ground-source heat pumps, geothermal energy, and underfloor heating. What is geothermal energy? Geothermal …
With the Irish government offering heat pump grants of up to €6,500, it’s no wonder that thousands of Irish people are installing heat pumps each year. But a heat pump is not the right choice for everyone. In particular, heat pumps don’t work well in poorly-insulated houses. Read on to learn what makes heat pumps …
Use our heat pump size calculator for a quick estimate of the required heat pump capacity for your home. However, you should not choose a heat pump size based on this calculator alone. More detailed calculations must be done by a qualified installer before fitting, as accurate heat pump sizing is very important. How to …
How many kWh does a heat pump use per year? The kWh (electricity) use of a heat pump varies widely depending on: The size of the home How well your home is insulated The energy efficiency of the heat pump How warm you set your thermostat In general though, heat pumps in Irish houses can …
How Much Does a Deep Retrofit Cost in Ireland? Use our deep retrofit cost calculator to estimate the cost for your home. Note however – these figures are very approximate. Every house is different. The cost of a deep retrofit varies widely, mainly depending on: The energy efficiency of the house before the retrofit The …
Most people turn their oil or gas boiler on for just a few hours per day. But heat pump systems are always on and keep houses warm 74-7. This article explains why heat pumps run constantly. Quick Recap: How Heat Pumps Work Heat pumps “pump” heat from the environment (ground or air) into your radiators/underfloor …
