Upgrade your heating with £7,500 off a heat pump
Heat pumps are 3 times more energy efficient than traditional boilers. Because they run on electricity, they can also make significant savings on your bills.
NEST can advise you on the best option for your home, a £7,500 grant, and the interest free finance available. Either visit their website, call for free on 0808 808 2244 or you can request a callback from one of their friendly advisors.
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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 when it’s very cold outside). It increases it to a higher temperature and transfers it to your home to provide heating and hot water. A heat pump can warm your home and water even on the coldest days.
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 and property. There are more and more heat pumps being installed in the UK, with 100,000 being installed in 2024, that’s 55% more than in 2023.
Why get a heat pump?
Reduce your bills
You could save around £100 per year with smart tariffs*.
Cut your carbon
Heat pumps use up to 70% less CO2 than a gas boiler and zero emissions at point of use.
Become super efficient
They are 3x more efficient than traditional boilers.
Help improve air quality
Heat pumps don't burn fuel helping to reduce air pollution.
Keep your home cosy
Enjoy a warm, constant and stable temperature in your home.
Upgrade your homes' heating
They can work with your current radiators.
Is a heat pump right for me?
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Financial help for your heat pump
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant
Most homeowners in Wales are eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to help cover the costs of installing a heat pump. The installer will apply on your behalf on the Ofgem website. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
You own the property – whether it’s your main home or a second property.
You’re replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system – gas, oil, electric or LPG.
Your property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
The property is in Wales or England.
Interest free loans
Homeowners in Wales can also access Green Homes Wales.
It offers support from a fully funded home assessment by an independent expert who will recommend improvements to your home, through to interest free funding to help with costs.
Green Homes Wales works alongside the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to give you accessible finance if the installation costs are more than the grant that’s available.
Several energy suppliers can offer finance deals, such as 0% finance and low interest.
You may also be able to get cashback through your mortgage, some banks offer up to £2,000 cashback for heat pump installations through approved schemes.
0% VAT
Heat pump installations benefit from being exempt from VAT.
Spread the cost with low or 0% finance
Several energy suppliers offer finance deals, such as 0% finance and low interest. Long term loans are also available to help spread the cost of installing a heat pump.
You may also be able to get cashback through your mortgage, some banks offer up to £2,000 cashback for heat pump installations through approved schemes.
If you’ve already decided to get a heat pump, find a trusted installer near you to get quotes and a home assessment.
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What a heat pump means for your home
Air source heat pump
You’ll need a small space outside your home for a fan unit which typically ranges from 1 to 1.5m in height. This can sometimes need planning permission – you can check if you’re property does here.
Ground source heat pump
You’ll need a larger space outside for pipes to be buried in an array or a borehole. These heat pumps range in height from as little as 0.5m to around 1.7m depending on the model.
Sound
A sound assessment is usually done during the installation process. Modern heat pumps are generally found to be relatively quiet, with noise similar to a fridge or a boiler.
Inside your home
If you don’t have one already, your heat pump will need a hot water storage unit like a cylinder to give you hot water. Installers may recommend upgrading radiators to maximise the system efficiency. Where needed, these changes are generally included in the install quote and can be covered by the grant.
Using a heat pump
Your heat pump will work alongside a thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. It will automatically adjust how hard the heat pump works according to how cold it is outside.
If you have a smart meter installed, some energy suppliers offer ‘time-of-use’ tariffs with cheaper electricity during off-peak hours.
If you have solar panels or a home battery, the electricity from your panels may provide enough power for your heat pump during the day or stored in your battery. This creates a smart system using homegrown energy to make extra savings on your bills.
Ready to get started?
To get a quote, visit the MCS website to find a heat pump installer in your area or contact your energy supplier.
It’s important to choose a suitable and qualified tradesperson to install it. You should choose an MCS certified installer if you’re going to apply for government funding, such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme or Green Homes Wales. The installer will then apply on your behalf.
MCS is the UK’s quality mark for renewable energy systems like heat pumps. Installers must be MCS certified to deliver work under the BUS.
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