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Heat Pumps are they just too expensive now?

  • 21-11-2014 12:22pm
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    ArraMusha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭


    For a new build are heat pumps just too expensive right now? I have been researching the pros and cons of ground and air heat pumps and although I like and understand the theory of their operation, the upfront cost right now are just too large when compared to a Firebird kerosene boiler.

    Concerns:
    1. It could take up to 15 years or more to repay the cost depending on the house design (insulation and air tightness).
    2. There are also a lot more things that can go wrong and the fact that WHEN things go wrong I want to be able to either fix it myself or ring a plumber, not have to ring Germany and wait for an answer.
    3. The running costs are approx half that of oil, for a correctly installed system..again this depends on house design (insulation and air tightness)
    4. If you go with a heat pump, underfloor heating is the most practical due to surface area and the lower temps achievable...so its a big upfront commitment as oil burners work well using rads and not so well with underfloor due to the time lag.

    If anyone has experience of heat pumps for a few years, can you please post below.
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