The type of heat pump that is best depends on several factors, including the specific requirements of your home, the climate in your area, and your budget. Here are the most common types of heat pumps:

1. Air-to-air heat pump:

• Extracts heat from the outside air and uses it to heat the indoor space.
• Relatively easy to install and suitable for both heating and cooling.
• Cheaper to buy, but may be less efficient at very low outdoor temperatures.

2. Air-water heat pump:

• Works the same way as an air-to-air heat pump, but uses the heat to heat water instead of directly heating the air.
• Suitable for heating systems with radiators or underfloor heating.
• More efficient than air-to-air heat pumps at colder temperatures.

3. Water-water heat pump:

• Extracts heat from groundwater or a soil loop in the ground.
• Provides constant and high efficiency, but installation can be more expensive.
• Good choice if you have enough room for a bottom loop.

4. Hybrid heat pump:

• Combines a heat pump with a traditional central heating boiler.
• Automatically switches between the two systems based on outdoor temperature and energy efficiency.
• Ideal for existing homes where complete replacement of the heating system is difficult.

5. Geothermal heat pump:

• Uses the constant temperature of the earth for heating and cooling.
• High initial cost, but very efficient and environmentally friendly in the long run.
• Requires adequate space for installation of bottom loops.

In our opinion, because of its extremely high efficiency and efficient cooling, a water-to-water heat pump is by far the best choice in the long run with the lowest cost over its total lifetime.

Benefits of a heat pump:

Energy efficient:
Heat pumps draw heat from the air, ground or water, making them significantly more energy efficient than traditional heating systems.

Environmentally friendly:
They reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the carbon footprint, especially if they run on green energy sources.

Lower long-term energy costs:
Although the initial cost may be higher, heat pumps can lead to lower energy costs in the long run, especially if properly maintained.

Cooling options:
Some heat pumps can also serve as air conditioners in the summer, making them useful year-round.

Subsidies and tax breaks:
In some regions, financial incentives, such as subsidies or tax breaks, are available to promote the installation of heat pumps.

Disadvantages of a heat pump:

Initial cost:
The initial purchase and installation costs of a heat pump can be higher than those of traditional heating systems.

Space requirements:
Some heat pump systems require sufficient space to install, for example, a bottom loop or outdoor unit.

Temperature dependence:
The efficiency of air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps can decrease at very low outdoor temperatures, which can affect heating capacity.

Maintenance:
It is important to perform regular maintenance to maintain efficiency and prevent breakdowns.

Noise level:
Some heat pumps can produce noise, especially outdoor air-to-air heat pumps. When considering a heat pump, it is essential to consider the specific features and requirements of your home and location. Consulting an HVAC professional can help you make an informed decision.

For a hybrid heat pump, you usually have enough with 5 to 7 (additional) solar panels. With the all-electric heat pump, you would be wise to install at least 7 to 9 (additional) solar panels. This basically ensures that you are fully compensated for the higher demand for electricity.

With a heat pump, you replace gas consumption with electricity. With that, you’ll be a lot cheaper. Depending on your energy price, a heat pump with outdoor unit will save you 710 to 1,170 euros a year (including the fixed fee for the gas connection that can go away).

On average, a heat pump consumes about 2,000 to 3,000 kWh per year. But note, this depends completely on the type of heat pump you use and the heat demand within your home. Thus, you must first ask yourself how big an area you want to heat daily (in cold period).

In general, you can expect a heat pump to use about 2-5 kWh of electricity per day. However, this number can vary greatly depending on the factors mentioned above. One of the biggest factors affecting the electricity consumption of a heat pump is the outside temperature.

You can get a subsidy if you buy a heat pump. The amount of this ISDE subsidy depends on the type of heat pump and its capacity. Thus, sustainable heating becomes even more attractive. For an outdoor hybrid heat pump, you get between €1,950 and €3,000 in subsidies.

• For a complete air-to-water heat pump, the subsidy amount is €1,950 to €3,750.
• For a ground source heat pump, the subsidy amount starts at €3,750 and goes up to 5,100.
• There are also subsidies for heat pump boilers and pvt panels.
• The subsidy amount depends on the power and energy label.
• The exact amounts per device can be found in the notification code list at rvo.nl.

Good to know: if you combine the heat pump with an insulation measure, you get the higher subsidy for the insulation measure. View the terms and conditions for the insulation subsidy.

The average heat pump lifespan is theoretically about 15 to 20 years, which can be even longer if conditions are favorable. However, some heat pumps do last longer than 30 years. In part, you control the heat pump lifespan yourself.