We are planning to extend the parents' house, meaning the parents will live on the ground floor above the basement, and we will live on the first floor. Currently, the ground floor is heated with night storage heaters and a tiled stove. The upper floor needs to be completely renovated, as it is not insulated yet and has only been used as an attic so far. How much does a pellet heating system cost for both households approximately? The heated area is 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) on the ground floor and 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) on the upper floor.
Is a budget of around 25,000 euros enough, or would it rather be closer to 50,000 euros, considering that two separate apartments need to be heated?
Is a budget of around 25,000 euros enough, or would it rather be closer to 50,000 euros, considering that two separate apartments need to be heated?
It depends on whether you want to do some of the work yourselves or not. Most likely, you haven’t installed radiators or similar components yet. That’s quite an extensive task. I believe there is also a subsidy for pellet heating systems from BAFA, but I’m not entirely sure.
Maybe you can carry out some of the work yourselves, which could save a good amount of money.
Maybe you can carry out some of the work yourselves, which could save a good amount of money.
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nightdancer6 Sep 2016 20:11All complete units 50-60k
It naturally also depends somewhat on the heating load (size of the pellet system, size and number of radiators, etc.). For the living area to be heated, I would estimate at least 40,000 (forty thousand) for a proper system with all the necessary components. Don’t forget the subsidies mentioned earlier. More information available via private message, we recently had something similar done.
Good day,
I have already installed two pellet central heating systems with outputs of 22 kW and 25 kW in two houses, measuring 200 m² (2,150 sq ft) and 300 m² (3,230 sq ft), running for 2 and 5 years respectively, both located in the living rooms.
Each unit cost about €4,000 and is connected directly without a buffer tank. They are very efficient in pellet consumption, using more than 30% less fuel than pellet boilers installed in basements. Radiators and pipes from Hornbach or Obi are sized at 300-400 watts per m² (28-37 watts per sq ft) instead of the usual 80 watts, and larger radiators only cost slightly more. Underfloor heating in both houses is designed for 160 watts per m² (15 watts per sq ft), which is also about three times the usual capacity, so there is no need for a buffer tank with its associated losses. Energy retrofitting measures can be omitted since consumption is almost halved even without them.
The other pellet system option, which is not yet well known here, has costly subsidies that come with many unreasonable requirements and are complicated, offering only limited support. However, both heating systems have already fully paid off after 3-4 years. Additionally, their combustion is significantly cleaner than €20,000 units. Compliance with the upcoming BlmSchV3 regulation is also no issue.
Regards
I have already installed two pellet central heating systems with outputs of 22 kW and 25 kW in two houses, measuring 200 m² (2,150 sq ft) and 300 m² (3,230 sq ft), running for 2 and 5 years respectively, both located in the living rooms.
Each unit cost about €4,000 and is connected directly without a buffer tank. They are very efficient in pellet consumption, using more than 30% less fuel than pellet boilers installed in basements. Radiators and pipes from Hornbach or Obi are sized at 300-400 watts per m² (28-37 watts per sq ft) instead of the usual 80 watts, and larger radiators only cost slightly more. Underfloor heating in both houses is designed for 160 watts per m² (15 watts per sq ft), which is also about three times the usual capacity, so there is no need for a buffer tank with its associated losses. Energy retrofitting measures can be omitted since consumption is almost halved even without them.
The other pellet system option, which is not yet well known here, has costly subsidies that come with many unreasonable requirements and are complicated, offering only limited support. However, both heating systems have already fully paid off after 3-4 years. Additionally, their combustion is significantly cleaner than €20,000 units. Compliance with the upcoming BlmSchV3 regulation is also no issue.
Regards
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