Heat pumps are 3x more energy efficient than traditional boilers, meaning they’ll substantially reduce the carbon footprint of your home, and because they run on electricity, there’s potential to make bill savings too by using smart tariffs with cheaper off-peak rates*. Plus, the government is offering a grant of £7,500 in England and Wales to help cover the cost of installation. To find a qualified installer, you can: Use the MCS find a heat pump installer tool Search for an installer on Which? Trusted Traders Contact an energy supplier What is a heat pump? A heat pump heats your home using electricity. It works like a fridge in reverse, taking heat from the air or ground (even in sub-zero weather), increasing it to a higher temperature and transferring it to your home to provide heating and hot water. An air source heat pump unit is fixed on the outside of a home or property. A ground source heat pump unit is fitted outside of your home or property, usually in the ground. Air source heat pumps are the more popular choice, but some people opt for a ground source heat pump instead. Heat pumps are increasingly popular in the UK with over 80,000 of them sold in 2024, a record year and up 51% on the year before. The benefits of a standard air source heat pump, compared to a traditional boiler include: Reduce your bills Save around £100 per year with smart tariffs* Cut your carbon Up to 70% less CO2 (carbon dioxide over 15 years) than a gas boiler and zero emissions at point of use Become super efficient 3x more energy efficient than traditional boilers Help improve air quality Heat pumps don’t burn fuel helping to reduce air pollution Future-proof your home Prepare to heat your home with cleaner energy 0% VAT on install process Heat pump installations benefit from being exempt from VAT Source: UK.Gov.Campain
