Good morning everyone,
We are about to purchase a prefabricated house from 1963 by Hanse in a few weeks. Currently, the property is heated with an oil boiler from 1985. However, the seller bought a brand-new gas heating system from Weishaupt last year, complete with accessories, which she would of course leave in the house. Additionally, she has already had a gas line installed from the street.
We are now facing the decision of whether to install and possibly upgrade the new gas heating system or switch entirely to alternative heating systems, such as an air source heat pump.
We would appreciate gathering some advice and experiences from this forum. What factors should we consider when making our decision? What are your experiences with gas heating compared to alternative heating systems? Are there any recommendations or considerations we should keep in mind?
We look forward to your opinions and experiences and to an engaging discussion.
Thank you very much and best regards!
We are about to purchase a prefabricated house from 1963 by Hanse in a few weeks. Currently, the property is heated with an oil boiler from 1985. However, the seller bought a brand-new gas heating system from Weishaupt last year, complete with accessories, which she would of course leave in the house. Additionally, she has already had a gas line installed from the street.
We are now facing the decision of whether to install and possibly upgrade the new gas heating system or switch entirely to alternative heating systems, such as an air source heat pump.
We would appreciate gathering some advice and experiences from this forum. What factors should we consider when making our decision? What are your experiences with gas heating compared to alternative heating systems? Are there any recommendations or considerations we should keep in mind?
We look forward to your opinions and experiences and to an engaging discussion.
Thank you very much and best regards!
What type of windows are installed, and how well are they insulated (if you know)? Does the house have balconies or other cooling fins / thermal bridges?
Is the roof insulated?
It might make sense to consult an energy advisor; the initial consultation usually isn’t very expensive and they can provide expert guidance.
When deciding for or against a heat pump, consider your expectations regarding heating cost developments in the coming years. Everyone sees this a bit differently. In our case (new build), we chose a heat pump because we expect energy prices to rise (both electricity and gas), and that CO2 emissions will be taxed heavily in the years ahead, causing gas prices to catch up with or exceed electricity costs. But this is only our personal forecast—no one has a crystal ball.
For older houses, heat pumps work well in combination with photovoltaic systems. It may be worth budgeting some money for this. A standalone system without battery storage usually pays for itself in under 10 years.
There is also an ideological aspect: personally, I wouldn’t install a gas heating system anymore for conviction reasons. I have two children. 😉
We even switched to an electric vehicle, driving about 100 km (60 miles) per week. Economically, this is hard to justify, but we didn’t want to burn any more "dead dinosaurs." =) Of course, this is just a personal viewpoint—a thought to consider depending on your own perspective.
Is the roof insulated?
It might make sense to consult an energy advisor; the initial consultation usually isn’t very expensive and they can provide expert guidance.
When deciding for or against a heat pump, consider your expectations regarding heating cost developments in the coming years. Everyone sees this a bit differently. In our case (new build), we chose a heat pump because we expect energy prices to rise (both electricity and gas), and that CO2 emissions will be taxed heavily in the years ahead, causing gas prices to catch up with or exceed electricity costs. But this is only our personal forecast—no one has a crystal ball.
For older houses, heat pumps work well in combination with photovoltaic systems. It may be worth budgeting some money for this. A standalone system without battery storage usually pays for itself in under 10 years.
There is also an ideological aspect: personally, I wouldn’t install a gas heating system anymore for conviction reasons. I have two children. 😉
We even switched to an electric vehicle, driving about 100 km (60 miles) per week. Economically, this is hard to justify, but we didn’t want to burn any more "dead dinosaurs." =) Of course, this is just a personal viewpoint—a thought to consider depending on your own perspective.
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