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Disadvantages of Heat Pumps

Disadvantages of Heat Pumps:
1. High Upfront Cost
Heat pumps have a large upfront cost, but on the other hand, their operating costs translate to long-term savings on energy bills and lead to a path of reduced carbon emissions.

2. Difficult to Install
Heat pumps are fairly difficult to install considering that research must be made in order to understand the movement of heat, local geology, specifically for ground source heat pumps and the heating and cooling requirements for your household.

3. Questionable Sustainability
Some of the used fluids for heat transfer are of questionable sustainability and thus raise environmental concerns, therefore it is recommended to use biodegradable fluids.

4. Significant Work
The installation process requires significant work and disruption to your house and garden. A pertinent example would be that penetrations have to be made through the building cladding.

5. Cold Weather
Few heat pumps experience issues in cold areas, which can ultimately damage the system, thus full heat pumps efficiency in the cold weather cannot be reached. Although, there are possibilities of an upgraded heat pump system that surmounts this problem. Always check the Seasonal Performance Factor (SPF) of your heat pump.

6. Carbon Neutral
Heat pumps heavily rely on electricity to operate, implying that they will never be entirely carbon neutral. However, since heat pumps are electric, they represent a perfect fit for solar applications. This is an effective carbon free model. Coupled together with solar panels, heat pumps could lead to a zero net energy.

7. Planning Permissions
Special planning permissions are required in Wales and Northern Ireland, whilst in England and Scotland, it depends on your location and size of your property.

Are Heat Pumps Worth It?
Heat pumps advantages clearly indicate that they represent a smart investment in the long run. Given that the running costs bring many savings on your energy bills, as the mechanism behind simply moves the heat from one space to another, and not producing it, and the government assists you in your transition towards a green energy solution, heat pumps are absolutely worth it. You might regard the large upfront costs, but simultaneously you also need to see the bigger picture. Solar applications plus heat pumps equals to a path to zero net energy.

There are different types of heat pumps, each with its unique mechanism. Heat pump brands come along with diverse functions and their sole focus is to make your life easier.

We have strong technical and marketing team to help you make right choice

Disadvantages of Heat Pumps

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