{"id":4805,"date":"2024-07-15T14:53:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T13:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/?page_id=4805"},"modified":"2025-09-19T16:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:45:21","slug":"heat-pump-myths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/energy-efficiency\/energy-at-home\/heat-pump-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"10 myths about heat pumps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"listen-to-the-myths-debunked-here\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the myths debunked here:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heat-Pumps.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hoped that in the future, carbon-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/energy-efficiency\/your-home\/heat-pump-guide\/\">heat pumps<\/a> will be the norm when it comes to heating our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019ve ever chatted about this new kind of green tech with a friend or neighbour, chances are one of the following misconceptions will have cropped up at some point, which may have even put you off the idea of installing a heat pump altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked thousands of home-owners in our recent survey whether they were considering swapping their gas boiler for a heat pump, and 90% of them said they weren\u2019t considering making the switch. Plus, the uptake of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/energy-efficiency\/grants-and-schemes\/boiler-upgrade-scheme\/\">Boiler Upgrade Scheme<\/a> has been lower than expected, reaching just half of the projected volumes by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But are the things you might have heard about heat pumps really true? We sorted fact from fiction with some help from Octopus Energy\u2019s resident heat pump expert, Ben Palmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: Rightmove is engaged in paid advertising with Octopus Energy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-heat-pumps-are-noisy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Heat pumps are noisy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably one of the most widespread misconceptions about low carbon heating systems is that they make a lot of noise. While they do make some noise \u2013 much like lots of other household appliances, including gas boilers \u2013 the noise they give off is more like a dishwasher, rather than a volume that\u2019s going to cause disruption. It\u2019s also worth remembering that they\u2019re positioned outside, so it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019d be able to hear it while you\u2019re in your home. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octopus Energy\u2019s heat pump expert, Ben Palmer, says: \u201cThe noise a heat pump gives off is pretty unnoticeable, unless you\u2019re right next to it. Modern heat pump designs operate at a noise level that is considerably lower than permitted development in residential areas. The reality is, the ambient noise you\u2019ll find in many neighbourhoods \u2013 such as traffic noise \u2013 is often considerably louder than what you\u2019d get from a heat pump.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-you-need-lots-of-space-for-a-heat-pump-and-you-cant-get-one-if-you-live-in-a-flat-or-a-terraced-house\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You need lots of space for a heat pump, and you can\u2019t get one if you live in a flat or a terraced house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that you do need the space to install a heat pump, just like you\u2019d need space to install a gas boiler. You\u2019ll need space outside for the heat pump itself \u2013 somewhere you could easily fit a wheelie bin for example \u2013 and somewhere inside for a hot water cylinder, if you don\u2019t have one already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben says: \u201cMany terraced houses are able to have heat pumps fitted in locations such as the front or back wall, or other areas of garden space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInstalling a heat pump in a flat is a different challenge, but again this is purely down to space requirements, as many flats don\u2019t have any outdoor space whatsoever. In these cases, options include larger communal heat pumps that can be used to heat multiple flats in a block, installed in an area where there\u2019s space for it, such as a communal garden. There are other low-carbon heating systems available which could be an option if you live in a flat, including smaller air conditioning units that also have heat settings. But, how to enable these homes to become heat pump-ready is a bigger challenge for the industry to overcome\u201d, he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-water-from-your-taps-will-be-lukewarm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Water from your taps will be lukewarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat pumps typically heat water to around 48 degrees, which is industry standard for domestic usage \u2013 and a temperature that\u2019s definitely defined as \u2018hot\u2019 rather than lukewarm. They can heat the water to higher temperatures if you want, but you\u2019ll just end up mixing it with cold water so you don\u2019t scald yourself. All systems will periodically heat the water to 60 degrees, to make sure the water is safe to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot water is stored in a cylinder ready to supply taps and showers with instant hot water, rather than waiting for a boiler to fire up, and run hot. Usually, the size of the water cylinder installed will be chosen to accommodate the size of the home and the number of people living there, to make sure there\u2019s hot water on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-heat-pumps-stop-working-when-it-gets-really-cold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Heat pumps stop working when it gets really cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common myth about heat pumps is that they stop working when it gets really cold outside. Just like any heating system, it\u2019ll work harder when it\u2019s cold, but a heat pump should cope easily in a typical UK winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat pumps can function effectively in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celcius &#8211; and we get nowhere near that in almost all parts of the UK, even in a particularly cold snap. In fact, the coldest ever recorded temperature in London is -16 degrees Celsius, back in 1962. In many parts of Scandinavia \u2013 which experience much colder temperatures than we see in the UK &#8211; heat pumps are the most commonly used heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-heat-pumps-are-too-expensive-to-install\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Heat pumps are too expensive to install<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average gas boiler (for the device itself and the installation) costs around \u00a33,700 according to Energy Saving Trust. In contrast, the average cost of an air source heat pump is around \u00a314,000. The average lifespan of a gas boiler is 10-15 years, compared to around 20 years for a heat pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, it\u2019s important to note that, unlike gas boilers, there are grants of up to \u00a37,500 available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/energy-efficiency\/grants-and-schemes\/boiler-upgrade-scheme\/\">Boiler Upgrade Scheme<\/a>, or the Home Energy Scotland grant if you live in Scotland, to help towards the cost of installing a new low carbon heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben says: \u201cUsing the current government incentive, many homes may find they can get a full heat pump system installed for far less than even the cheapest gas boiler install. Better still, most installers will claim the grant directly on behalf of the customer, so the upfront cost stays low. As low carbon heating becomes more common and installation becomes more streamlined, the cost of installing a heat pump will hopefully continue to drop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-heat-pumps-are-expensive-to-maintain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;Heat pumps are expensive to maintain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a heat pump has an annual service &#8211; similar to the service you\u2019d get for a gas boiler &#8211; heat pump maintenance is about the same as for gas boilers. Also, while a gas boiler service is much about safety, due to the risk of carbon monoxide exposure, a heat pump service is more about making sure it\u2019s running as efficiently as possible, and saving you money on your energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-heat-pumps-can-only-be-installed-in-new-homes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Heat pumps can only be installed in new homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news &#8211; almost any home can have a heat pump installed. Regardless of age, size, or how well insulated the home is (although better insulation does lead to better efficiency).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben says: \u201cThe ability to install a heat pump isn&#8217;t actually related to property age, but instead by the \u2018heat loss\u2019 of the property. In short, the ability to heat each room in a house to a set temperature. As long as the heat loss can be met by the output of the heat pump, your home will be a candidate for having a heat pump installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn some cases, there may be upgrades needed to radiators or pipework, but these things are to make the heat pump work in the best way for your home\u201d, he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-electricity-is-more-expensive-than-gas-so-heat-pumps-are-more-expensive-to-run-than-gas-boilers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Electricity is more expensive than gas, so heat pumps are more expensive to run than gas boilers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that heat some heat pump installations perform a lot better than others, and the better your heat pump installation the more likely you are to save money if you switch from gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy Saving Trust have calculated how much you could save by switching to a well-designed system, based on field trial results of actual heat pump performance in UK homes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Quality of installation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual bill saving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low-performing system<\/td><td>\u00a32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium-performing system<\/td><td>\u00a385<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High performing system<\/td><td>\u00a3170<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figures are for a typical gas heated 3 bedroom semi-detached house, assuming the household stops paying a gas standing charge after installation, with an electricity price of 22.4 p\/kWh and a gas price of 5.5 p\/kWh \u2013 accurate as of July 2024.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, a system that runs efficiently can mean significant cuts to your heating bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-youll-need-to-update-all-of-your-radiators-and-get-new-insulation-before-switching-to-a-heat-pump\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.&nbsp;You\u2019ll need to update all of your radiators and get new insulation before switching to a heat pump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that if you have no or poor insulation, a heat pump will cost more to run than it would in a well-insulated home. Because heat loss will be a big factor in deciding the size of heat pump you\u2019ll need, upgrading insulation can mean you\u2019ll end up needing a smaller, and therefore cheaper, heat pump. Which is likely where the misconception that you need to update insulation has come from. But you don\u2019t<em> have<\/em> to do it \u2013 it\u2019s just a good idea to do it first if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now to radiators. Because heat pumps operate at lower temperatures than gas boilers, their heat output is lower. Which is why some radiator upgrades may be needed to provide the heat output to match the heat loss in some rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your installer will tell you which radiators they suggest should be replaced. You don\u2019t have to replace them, but if you do you\u2019re well on the way to ensuring you get a high performing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs more high-temperature heat pumps become available, more people will be able to keep their existing radiators when they switch to a heat pump, because the radiators are designed to operate at higher temperatures. Either way, it\u2019s very unlikely that you\u2019ll need to replace every radiator when switching to a heat pump\u201d, Ben adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-your-heat-pump-will-need-to-stay-on-all-the-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10.&nbsp;Your heat pump will need to stay on all the time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A heat pump will run when there is demand for heating and hot water, but it doesn\u2019t need to be on all the time. One thing to consider though, is that if your heat pump is off for a long period and your home gets really cold, it may take longer to heat up again than if you were heating it with a gas boiler. This is because the heat pump should be set up to run at a lower output for a longer time compared to a gas boiler. That\u2019s the second thing you need to do to get into the \u201chigh-performing\u201d band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben says: \u201cA heat pump differs from a gas boiler in that you don\u2019t get the hot\/not hot dynamic that kicks in when it\u2019s cold, as you do with a gas boiler. In contrast, heat pumps create a lovely consistent heat throughout the home, which will remain steady over the course of the day\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat pumps also come with smart controls, meaning they adapt automatically to changes in outside temperature, and you can have full control over them (and whether they\u2019re on or off) via a mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/energy-efficiency\/energy-at-home\/solar-panel-myths\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SolarPanelMyths-1024x143.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6685\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to the myths debunked here: It\u2019s hoped that in the future, carbon-free heat pumps will be the norm when it comes to heating our homes. 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