Switching from a gas boiler to a heat pump for heating and domestic hot water production is projected to generate significant energy savings over the next 10 years. These savings are expected to increase over time. Daikin Europe's simulation, which considers future energy prices and factors like the European Emission Trading System and Carbon Taxation, highlights the growing financial benefits of heat pumps.
One of the main reasons to install a heat pump is its lower energy consumption, leading to reduced bills and therefore increased savings for households. Daikin Europe has conducted a simulation to forecast future energy prices in Europe, based on historical data and considering factors like the European Emission Trading System and future Carbon Taxation. While these forecasts involve some uncertainty, they provide a solid foundation for assessing potential savings.
Although forecasted prices after 2032 are beyond the scope of this project, it is worth noting how after 2035 the effect of ETS and Carbon Taxation will play an even greater role in rendering fossil fuels more expensive for European households.
The simulation included a case study comparing the energy consumption of a heat pump and a gas boiler in a home with a space heating demand of 10,000 kWh annually, equivalent to around 1,100 m3 of gas consumption. This scenario reflects a new 200 m2 house or a mid-sized renovation of up to 120 m2 with an E energy class rating.
The results indicate that installing a heat pump can lead to steady and growing savings over the forecasted 10-year period, with a total estimated savings of €2,602 by the end. These savings increase as the price gap between electricity and natural gas widens.
It's important to note that these projections are based on current trends and assumptions, including the implementation of carbon taxes starting in 2023 and a gradual phase-out of non-condensing boilers. While the future energy market is unpredictable, these simulations offer valuable insights into the potential benefits of heat pumps.
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Yes, heat pumps can connect to either old or new radiators.
If you already have radiators in your home, high-temperature heat pumps or hybrid heat pumps (if you’re replacing a gas boiler) can easily connect to them and use existing piping without the need to replace the radiators or carrying out additional works.
The typical lifespan of a heat pump is generally between 15 and 20 years, though this depends on a number of factors. For example, maintenance. Although heat pumps are a low-maintenance solution, an annual check-up by your installer or service partner will help maximise its lifespan.
Yes, heat pumps can be used for cooling, but this depends on the type of emitters you have.
For example, the ideal emitter for cooling with low- or high-temperature heat pumps is a heat pump convector (also known as a fan coil unit). This works similarly to a traditional radiator with the added benefit that it can both heat and cool a room.
Some hybrid heat pumps can connect to air-to-air heat pump (also known as air conditioners), which are another popular heating and cooling solution.
Most heat pumps usually come with an indoor and an outdoor unit. Each unit produces sound when in operation, this sound is generally measured in dBA and these levels range from a scale of 0 dBA to 140 dBA.
When looking at sound levels you will also see specifications given for sound power level and sound pressure level.
Sound power level is the sound level measured directly at the source.
Sound pressure level is the sound level measured at a specified distance (usually 1.5 - 2 metres) from the source.
The indoor units of Daikin heat pumps generally produce a sound pressure level of about 30dBA, which is comparable to the sound of a person whispering.
Outdoor units, since they come in a bigger variety of sizes, range in sound pressure levels between 40dBA and 62 dBA, which are comparable to the sounds of birds a chirping and people having a conversation respectively.
Across Europe, different countries have different regulations and incentives on national and regional level to support the purchase and installation of a heat pump.
As each will have their own schemes and eligibility criteria, we advice you to consult your chosen Daikin installer, or your government's website, for more information.
You can get advice on which type of heat pump is best suited to your home from a Daikin installer, staff at the manufacturer’s flagship store, or consult our residential solutions navigator.
The price of installing a heat pump varies depending on the type of heat pump you choose and the country you live in.
Other factors that can affect the price are renovation or additional building works (such as insulation) that need to carried out, plus your installer. Different installers will have different prices according to their expertise and experience.
Heat pumps are not very demanding. We advise scheduling an annual maintenance appointment with your installer or service provider to make sure your pump keeps working as efficiently as possible. A typical service would include a number of standard checks, as well as a thorough cleaning of the unit and filters.
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