Heat pumps still feel like a ‘gamble’
For a lot of homeowners in older, rural properties, hesitating on a heat pump isn't about not caring. It's about trust and missing information. Here's what's really behind the doubt and how to get answers about your own home without committing to anything.
Why do Heat Pumps still feel like a gamble?
If you’ve been putting off a decision on your heating system because a heat pump still feels like a bit of a leap of faith, you’re in good company. New research from Nesta has been looking at how people in the United Kingdom really feel about heat pumps. Residents who live in older, more rural properties have a slight hesitation, and it isn’t about not caring about the environment. It mainly comes down to trust and not having the information they need to install a heat pump with confidence.
Will a heat pump work in a house like mine?
This is a common question our advisors hear when speaking to homeowners. This question typically comes from word of mouth, misinformation on the internet, or outdated information about heat pumps. There is also a consensus that heat pumps are designed for new builds, not for homes that may have solid stone walls or old sash windows.
We understand this question is common. Heat pump technology has come a long way, and plenty of older, harder-to-treat homes across Bristol, Bath and the wider South West have made the switch successfully, with the right prep work done first. Some homes need insulation or other fabric installed before a heat pump makes sense, and some don’t. The only way to know is to actually get someone to look at your home.
How much would a Heat Pump cost you and will it be cheaper than your boiler?
The second biggest barrier isn’t about the heat pump itself. It’s more about the cost to install one and whether you’ll save money in the long run.
It depends on your home, your current heating system, your usage and whether you’ve had any previous fabric measures installed.
A Heat Pump Assessment would tell you how a heat pump would work in your home. It will advise you on the benefits, the costs and the changes needed to get your home heat pump ready. After the assessment, you’d be provided with a report to help you plan and feel confident engaging with heat pump installers.
Where to start with installing a Heat Pump?
Speak to an expert: Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert advisors to discuss your property and see if a heat pump is a viable option for you.
Home Visit: Book a call to discuss a free home visit and explore what’s possible in your home.
Home Assessment Vouchers: A discounted home energy efficiency assessment is the ideal starting point for retrofitting and will guide you on energy efficiency improvements you can make in your home.
Get a Heat Pump through Heat Geek: A network of the highest-trained installers. All members are trained, verified, vetted and monitored by Heat Geek. You get to work with a local member of your community, and Heat Geek backs them with their performance guarantee.
