A heat pump moves heat rather than creating heat by burning fuel. It takes heat from the air, ground or water and uses electricity to raise that heat to a useful temperature.
A heat pump moves heat rather than creating heat by burning fuel. It takes heat from the air, ground or water and uses electricity to raise that heat to a useful temperature.
A gas boiler burns gas to create heat. A heat pump uses electricity to move existing heat. This can make it highly efficient, especially in well-designed systems.
The performance of a heat pump depends on the building, controls, flow temperatures, installation quality and user behaviour. Good design can make the system comfortable, efficient and reliable.
Heat pumps increase electricity demand, but they can also become flexible assets. With smart controls, they can pre-heat buildings or hot water when electricity is cheaper, greener or more available.