Summary of this article: Choosing a heat pump doesn’t just give you the opportunity to embrace a more eco-friendly heating system. It also allows you to take a holistic view of your whole heating system. Looking at areas such as the type and number of radiators you have, how you run your heating schedule, and if you have issues with heat loss, will all help to identify additional ways of improving the comfort and efficiency of your home.
Upgrading your home heating system to a heat pump isn’t complicated, plus it brings additional benefits and improvements that you may not get if you simply replaced one boiler with another one.
In choosing a heat pump over more traditional systems, you create an opportunity to take a 360° approach to your home, its heating and hot water – something that can bring with it extra comfort, energy efficiency and the reassurance that your home is low-carbon and future-proofed.
Considering a heat pump for your home? Here’s why the experts at E.ON Next say it could bring more dividends than you might think. For example, did you know that a properly specified heat pump and hot water tank can also meet the hot water needs of the home? They are able to deliver water at 60°C and above, which is more than hot enough for a bath or shower. So don't just think about heating the rooms when looking at your home, give some thought to how a new system will give you the hot water that you need, too.
A heat pump can improve heat distribution throughout your home
Choosing to upgrade your home heating system to a heat pump from E.ON Next means you’ve made the decision to embrace a new and more efficient way of heating your home. Unlike boilers, which work on a high temperature output, heat pumps work best on a lower temperature flow, where they transmit a steady and consistent temperature into each room.
That doesn’t mean your house won’t feel warm though. In fact, it’s the opposite. When you switch to a heat pump, you’ll have the opportunity to work with E.ON Next experts to take a look at all of your heat emitters (radiators) to see how they are sized, how they perform and if they are actually right for the rooms they are in.
In auditing your current set-up, you’ll then have the chance to switch your radiators for different ones that will perform more efficiently with a heat pump – such as those designed to work specifically with heat pumps. Or, perhaps you might simply need a larger radiator in a room to avoid cold spots. Other homeowners may benefit from adding another radiator to a larger room. Likewise, it may be an opportunity to invest in heat pump-friendly underfloor heating when renovating.
Ultimately, this assessment will help the experts at E.ON Next to design a heating system that’s bespoke to your home, and one that ensures the heat distribution throughout your home is balanced and even, heating each room exactly as it needs to be.
You’ll be able to ditch short, sharp bursts of heat in favour of consistent comfort
While turning up the dial on your thermostat is a habit we’ve all become used to when using a boiler-led heating system, changing your heating schedule and thermostat settings will be another advantage of switching to a heat pump.
To get optimal performance from your heat pump, the key word to remember is consistency. It’s about finding the right temperature that gives you the comfort you require, and then setting your heating schedule to work around you and when you spend time in your home.
The benefit of changing your ambient temperature on a consistent basis is that you will no longer need to race to turn up the thermostat when the temperature falls outside. This steadier approach will help regulate your energy use and keep your heat pump performing effectively.
You can identify additional upgrades to make your home more efficient
Part of upgrading to a heat pump system is also about ensuring that your home is the best host for one. To get the most out of your new system, you’ll be encouraged to think of upgrading other elements of your home as well – all of which will help prevent heat loss and further reduce your energy bills. From adjusting your home insulation through to taking additional draughtproofing measures, opting for a heat pump will help you view your whole home with fresh eyes.
In doing so, you’ll also help future-proof your home and keep it in line with policies such as the Future Homes Standard, Warm Homes Plan and the Clean Energy Campaign, which are all designed to make new homes as energy efficient and eco-friendly as possible. Something that could also improve the appeal of your home should you ever come to sell.
Of course, this isn’t something you need to figure out alone. It’s all part of the service offered when you choose to install an E.ON Next heat pump. Experts are on hand to discuss your options and advise on how this whole house approach should be undertaken in order to get you the best results.
And, when those results are a more comfortable home, lower energy bills and a reduction in your carbon footprint, it’s clear why installing a heat pump is a valuable whole home upgrade worth investing in.
