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Heat Pump Statements - True or False

We discuss some of the false facts that are discussed in many Places throughout the UK about heat pumps. There are so many Myths, false & simply untrue statements out there, it’s time to do Some clearing up!

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Statement 1: Heat pumps don’t work in cold climates

False. The coldest climates have the highest density of heat pumps per person. Research, which was published in Nature Energy, demonstrates that more over half of all Norwegian families have one. Heat pumps are nevertheless highly effective and efficient, as field data from the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and China shows, even at temperatures well below freezing. Systems with a backup power source may be required at extremely cold temperatures (-20°C or below), which are typically not achieved in the UK*

Statement 2: Heat pumps will always need a back-up heating system to keep you warm

False. Up to 79% of the households under observation in the UK's electrification of heating trial rely solely on heat pumps for space heating and hot water, and do not have a backup heating system installed.*

Statement 3: Heat pumps don’t work in old or existing buildings

False. Based on house age, there is no discernible difference in performance, according to UK results. This is something I can personally attest to. My 1880 Victorian house has a heat pump that I installed in 2019 and it works incredibly well, saving energy, money, and carbon emissions. After conducting thorough field testing and monitoring of heat pumps in existing buildings, the German Fraunhofer Institute came to the conclusion that the heat pumps functioned dependably and without issue. New trials in the United Kingdom support this.

Statement 4: Heat pumps work with underfloor heating only

False. Studies reveal that heat pumps and radiators complement one other nicely. Although using bigger radiators has long been standard procedure for heating system installers, not all radiators require updating.

Statement 5: Heat pumps are noisy

False. Heat pumps using a ground source produce very little noise. This video demonstrates that air source heat pumps may also be quiet, and the latest types are even quieter yet. Recall that heat pumps are mounted outside of structures. It's unlikely that your heat pump will be operating in the summer when you're outside in the garden. If you require hot water, you may plan it for when you're not outside.

Statement 6: You can just plug in heat pumps and forget about insulation

False. Yes, warm pumps can warm any building, indeed in the event that uninsulated, but at critical fetched. Humble fabric efficiency changes continuously make sense, which is additionally genuine for fossil warming.

*All statements are obtained from researching information available on search engines