Free hot water for a year with a heat pump

Yes – winter heat pump deals are worth it. A lower upfront cost makes it easier to invest in a more efficient, low-carbon heating system. With Good Energy’s offer of up to £514 off, you’re getting premium technology and trusted, expert installation at a better entry point.

A heat pump delivers consistent comfort, smarter energy use and a major reduction in your home’s carbon impact**. And if you choose to add solar in the future, your heat pump can run on your own clean power for an even more sustainable, cost-effective setup. So if you’ve been thinking about switching to low-carbon heating, now is the best time to make that move.

Increased heating efficiency– Air source heat pumps are up to 4 times more efficient than traditional boilers, and therefore require less energy to heat your home. Learn more about heat pump efficiency in this blog.

Reduced carbon footprint– Air source heat pumps don’t need fossil fuels to run compared to gas boilers. Nearly 50% of the electricity on the grid now comes from low carbon sources – and your positive impact will be even greater if you are with a renewable energy supplier like Good Energy.  

Smart energy control– Control your heating remotely with smart controls through your phone or computer and keep your heating system optimised to meet your heating needs as efficiently as possible.  

Increased comfort– Keep your home at a steady temperature effortlessly with gentle automatic top-ups through the day to keep you and your family comfortable.  

Long lifespan– The typical lifespan of an air source heat pump is up to 20 years.  

When properly designed and installed, a heat pump system will maintain a comfortable indoor temperature even in cold weather. It continuously supplies low-grade heat over longer periods, which is different from the on/off cycling of traditional systems. You can read more about heat pump performance in winter in this blog. 

Our air source heat pump solutions are suitable for most homes, and our dedicated survey and design teams will be able to find the best option for your property.  

A few things to consider:  

Space   

• The air source heat pump needs to sit outside the property on flat ground, ideally as close to your property as possible to increase the efficiency of the pipework. The size of the unit may vary slightly depending on the energy requirements of your properly. The smallest unit takes up a space of 0.4m³ and the largest one just 0.53m³ of space. By comparison, a standard 240 litre wheelie bin takes up 0.46m³.  
• It’s important for an air source heat pump to sit on a flat, stable surface outside of the property and that nothing blocks the air flow. We recommend having at least 30 cm of clearance to each side of the unit, 30cm to the rear of it, and 1.5m to the front. Our survey team will help with where to best position your heat pump.  

Property type   

• We can install in most properties. However, please note we are unable to install heat pumps in flats/ maisonettes /apartments and non-domestic properties.  
• Listed buildings are not always restricted and many owners of listed buildings are able to install heat pumps. We’d advise you to first check with your local planning authority for their specific guidance before proceeding.
• For homes in conservation areas or heritage sites, it is often still possible to install a heat pump. However, we’d advise you to first check with your local planning authority for their specific guidance before proceeding.  

Air source heat pumps are extremely efficient at generating heat. In fact, they can produce up to four times more energy than the electricity they consume, making them 3-4 times more efficient than a standard boiler***. This means you use much less energy for the same amount of heat, which is better for your finances as well as the environment.  

Like a boiler, it will heat up your radiators and provide hot water and you can control your home’s temperature on a thermostat. There are subtle differences however – a heat pump will provide a lower level of heat consistently throughout the day, whereas lots of homes use boilers to provide shorter blasts of heat at certain times, then turn the heating off. This means that you will be able to keep your home at a cosy ambient temperature all year round.

You can read our full comparison in this blog.

Solar panels and battery storage can work well with a heat pump. The solar panels will create the electricity for the heat pump to run on, essentially providing your own cycle of renewable energy, ideal for when you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint even further. Our surveying team will be able to discuss this with you during a survey of your property.  Click here to learn more about integrating solar panels, a heat pump, and batteries.

The amount your heat pump might cost to run will vary from household to household – depending on how warm you like your home, its size and the heat loss it experiences.

However, if you were to use your new heating system in exactly the same way as you were using a modern gas boiler, you would need to have a year-round average efficiency of about 280% to break even on costs (as electricity is currently more expensive than gas).

When designing your system, we aim to achieve a year-round average efficiency of 300% – 350%.

“Personally, since I have replaced my old gas boiler with a heat pump, I have saved about a third on my energy costs, and I have my home warmer now.” Max Waddingham, Head of Operations at Good Energy.

Find out more about heat pump efficiency and how much money you might expect to save in this article.