ᐅ Gas or Heat Pump? Experiences and Feedback

Created on: 24 Apr 2019 08:41
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tumaa
Hello everyone,

We are planning a new build with approximately 190 sqm (2,045 sq ft), two stories, without a basement. The attic, about 65 sqm (700 sq ft), will be converted to include a bathroom and a storage room. The house will have a brick veneer exterior and will be built according to the energy-saving regulations. It is for a household of five people (2 adults + 3 children).
A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery and KNX home automation are planned (if the budget allows, specifically for the KNX).
Once the house is completed, I would like to add solar thermal and photovoltaic systems after a few years.

I’m having trouble deciding between gas heating or a heat pump.

The gas connection costs me €2,500.

Could you help me make this decision?
And which manufacturer would you recommend?

Thanks!!!

Regards
Mycraft29 May 2019 10:26
As long as the price per kWh for electricity is about five times higher and remains stable, while the gas price is falling, I see no reason to invest in a heat pump. But of course, everyone has their own preferences.
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boxandroof
29 May 2019 10:35
Mycraft schrieb:

As long as the electricity price per kWh is about five times higher and stagnates while the gas price is falling, I don’t see a reason to get a heat pump. But of course, everyone can decide for themselves.

The argument is somewhat "simplistic" and completely overlooks what has been discussed here so far.

Properly installed, energy costs with an air-to-water heat pump are generally and in new builds somewhat lower than with gas, and the overall running costs excluding depreciation are significantly cheaper. Still, we are only talking about a few hundred euros per year in comparison. No one can predict the future for sure.