ᐅ How much does a good new heat pump typically cost? Looking for experiences and insights!
Created on: 23 Feb 2021 09:57
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Hi everyone, we are currently planning our housebuild quite intensively, and when it comes to choosing a heating system, we are considering using a heat pump. We have heard from friends that, in the long run, it can be more cost-effective because heating costs are reduced. However, these friends do not have one themselves yet; they are just thinking about it. What is your opinion on this? What should we consider? Would you recommend it? We are also thinking of getting advice soon from Vaillant, as they apparently have pretty good customer service. In general, I would appreciate any tips on this topic. Thanks in advance!
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Deliverer6 May 2021 13:49Pellet boilers can break down if the pellets don’t exactly meet the standard size, if they aren’t properly coated with wax, or if there is too much dust... No. What you need is a wood chip boiler.
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taschenonkel6 May 2021 14:26Deliverer schrieb:
I’m not sure if you have noticed what’s currently happening...
(The following is purely my personal observation! I have no statistics!)
In my circle of acquaintances, four people are currently installing pellet boilers. My sanitation specialist is only accepting new orders again from mid-2022 because he is installing so many pellet boilers. Even my solar technician—who was previously more focused on solar thermal systems and water-jacketed stoves—is now installing pellet systems as well, and therefore cannot install any photovoltaic systems before February.
I expect the demand in Germany to double within the next two or three years. Maybe the bark beetle will help a little. But in 10 years the wood will be gone as well (and none will have regrown yet). By then, pellet prices will have at least doubled (plus inflation, which is picking up again), and exactly then the chimney sweep will come and tell you what you must do within a year to reduce your fine dust emissions...
I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. But at the moment, I would have serious concerns if I had to install a pellet system.I have to say that I have similar concerns with heat pumps as well. There is no fuel as such, but all the extra electricity needed for all these new heat pumps has to come from somewhere (especially when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing). Let’s see what the future brings...
P.S. For those who want to gasify pallets or firewood logs, you can use a combined pellet/log wood boiler.
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Deliverer6 May 2021 15:19taschenonkel schrieb:
Let’s see what the future holds ...It should start as early as next week. I’m curious to see what Schulze will propose (and how quickly she will be sued because it still won’t be enough! ;-) )Regarding electricity, heating, and transport, the Fraunhofer Institute has already given it some thought. Summary: EVERYTHING with renewables: possible.
Right now, for example, an electric heater like the heat pump really annoys me. It’s 21 degrees Celsius (70°F) inside the house, and we’re still cold. You don’t get that with pellet or gas heating. Those always provide quick warmth in the house.
Luckily, we have a wood stove, which I’m heating up now 🙂
Luckily, we have a wood stove, which I’m heating up now 🙂
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