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Heat pumps vs. traditional heating

Heat pumps are ideal if heating system of homes because they are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Houses, and especially older homes, are usually equipped with traditional heating systems that run on fuel oil or natural gas. Heat pumps, on the other hand do not consume fuel en do not emit CO2

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When to choose a heat pump?

Are you going to build or renovate? Need a new heating system? Then we recommend that you heat with a heat pump.

Are heat pumps profitable?

Yes, a heat pump is profitable. It is not the cheapest solution, but it pays for itself very quickly. Please note: it is important that your home is well insulated, otherwise a lot of heat can be lost, resulting in lower efficiency. Moreover, there are virtually no maintenance costs compared to traditional heating such as fuel oil.

Is there a difference between a heat pump and a heat pump boiler?

Yes, there is indeed a difference:

  • Heat pumps heat a room and can also heat sanitary water.
  • heat pump boiler only provides heating for sanitary water. 

We will help you with your search for one good installer in your area for heat pumps or heat pump boilers. We have numerous installers at your disposal, with extensive experience in the field installation & connection

Find the suitable heat pump installer in your region.

The Searching for the most suitable heat pump installer can be a difficult process that will take up quite a bit of your time. You don't want to rush into it and choose someone thoughtlessly. You want to find a good contractor who has a good price/quality offers, but also someone you click with, someone who understands you and can think along with you.

In order to find the right heat pump installer, you will have to invest time in contacting several contractors and obtaining the necessary information, prices and quotes.

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How does it work?

Becomes energy extracted from de air, soil or groundwater. By condensing, expanding, evaporating and compressing, the pump converts this energy into the desired temperature for heating the home. All that is used to heat the home is a minimum amount of electricity to run the pump. Because these pumps only use a fraction of the electricity compared to traditional central heating, your energy consumption also decreases.

There are different types of pumps:

Hybrid:

This hybrid variant is combined with a central heating boiler. The boiler kicks in when necessary, making this type an excellent intermediate step if your house is not yet well insulated and is not yet fully ready for living without natural gas.

Electric

Electric pumps heat the water and the entire house. This pump is suitable if your home is well to very well insulated. Completely electric pumps can extract heat from the air or the ground.

Ventilation

Heat is extracted from the air. A ventilation heat pump is suitable for houses with automatic ventilation.

groundwater

These pumps are the most efficient type. For the installation of such pumps, depth drilling is required well drilling performed. It is the most expensive, but always offers the most comfort.

geothermal heat

This type of pump absorbs the solar heat that is stored in the ground.

Combine with other renewable energy techniques.

For an even better return, you can combine other technologies such as underfloor heating, air conditioning, ventilation, solar boilers and solar panels. This way you will be able to cool and heat with air conditioning. Your ventilation system will then also be able to heat water. 

The best results can be achieved in combination with a solar collector. You only have one solar collector of 4m² is needed to achieve an additional saving of 60% on your consumption.  

What is the cost?

That is a difficult question to give a clear answer. This is always the case with such an installation customisation and so we can help you no standard prices give. The purchase price varies depending on the type between 5.000 and 25.000 euros. Broadly estimated the price of an installer lies somewhere between 30 euros and 60 euros per hour. Depending on your situation, other costs may also be incurred.

Below are some target prices:

Air - air €4.000 to €10.000
Air - water €7.500 to €15.000
Ground - water €12.500 to €25.000
Water - water €15.000 to €20.000

Are you unsure which type is best for you? Be sure to seek advice from an experienced installer. Don't hesitate and Request quotes without obligation via our free quotation service.

Am I entitled to 6% VAT?

For certain renovation works and measures to make your home more energy efficient, you can benefit from a 6% VAT scheme and any other premiums. Check this via premiumzoeker.be.

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You can contact Vakmangids for all types of work related to renewable energy:

air conditioning maintenance, refrigeration technology, ventilation, floor heating, air conditioning, solar panels, cleaning solar panels, solar boilers...

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