The Complete Heat Pump Guide 2026
Everything UK homeowners need to know before installing a heat pump: costs, grants, savings, solar integration, how to choose and installer and what actually matters.
Download the complete Heat Pump Guide 2026
Get our 24-page homeowner guide covering heat pump costs, savings, government grants, solar integration, installer selection and what actually matters in 2026.
What’s inside the guide
The UK heat pump market is growing rapidly in 2026, driven by rising gas and oil prices, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant and increasing demand for low-carbon heating systems. With £9,000 now available to homes on oil, there’s never been a better time to get a heat pump. But while interest in air source heat pumps is accelerating, installation quality hasn’t always kept pace.
Many homeowners researching heat pump costs, heat pump savings, and whether heat pumps are worth it are being met with confusing information, unrealistic performance claims, and quotes that don’t explain how system design affects running costs.
That’s exactly why this guide exists. It was written to help UK homeowners:
- Avoid common heat pump installation mistakes
- Understand real-world heat pump costs in 2026
- Compare running costs vs gas boilers properly
- Make informed decisions based on performance, not marketing
- Choose properly designed systems that actually deliver the projected savings
Whether you ultimately install with Heat Geek or another installer, you should fully understand how heat pumps work, what affects efficiency, and what determines long-term savings before committing to a system that could cost more than you anticipated in the long run.
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FAQs
Wat kost een warmtepomp in 2026?
In 2026 kost een lucht-waterwarmtepomp installatie in Nederland doorgaans €7.000 tot €18.000 na aftrek van de ISDE-subsidie. De uiteindelijke prijs hangt af van de woning, isolatie, het benodigde afgiftesystemen en het systeemontwerp.
Omdat iedere woning anders is, zijn betrouwbare cijfers alleen mogelijk met een goede berekening. Tijdens ons ontwerpadvies maken we een warmteverliesberekening en ontvang je een passend systeemvoorstel met een persoonlijke indicatie van kosten, prestaties en besparing.
Are heat pumps cheaper to run than gas boilers?
In many cases yes, especially when properly designed and when factoring long-term gas price inflation and your chosen tariff. Running costs depend on efficiency and tariff structure so it's worth looking closely at your best option. Use our calculator to give you an idea of what running costs could look like for you.
Do heat pumps actually save money over time?
Heat pumps can deliver long-term savings, particularly when factoring in rising gas and oil prices, government grants and avoided boiler replacement costs. Payback periods vary by home and depend heavily on system efficiency. Studies such have also confirmed that installing a heat pump in the UK can raise the value of your property by up to 3%.
Is de ISDE-subsidie nog beschikbaar in 2026?
Ja. In Nederland kun je in 2026 via de ISDE subsidie krijgen voor een geschikte warmtepomp. De hoogte hangt af van het type, vermogen en energielabel en staat vermeld in de officiële meldcodelijst van de RVO.
De warmtepomp moet door een installatiebedrijf worden geplaatst en aan de voorwaarden van de regeling voldoen.