Myths about refurbishment with a heat pump
Refurbishment and modernization with a heat pump?
It doesn't get any better than this!
Around 35% of energy consumption in Germany is used to provide space heating and hot water in buildings. That is around 40% of all CO₂ emissions. This is largely due to the fact that most heating systems in existing buildings are not efficient enough or are outdated. Heating with fossil oil or gas also results in high losses. Replacing the heating system with a heat pump is one way of significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and preserving the value of an existing property in the long term.
> Source: BWP
Heat pumps cannot be used in existing buildings because high flow temperatures are required.
The fact is:
Thanks to the latest technologies, heat pumps can already achieve the flow temperatures required for existing buildings with radiators and work particularly efficiently.
Renovation measures were often taken before the heating system was replaced, ensuring that the heating requirement was reduced (e.g. the installation of new windows).
If new radiators with a slightly larger surface area are also installed, a heat pump can be used without any problems. The costs are kept within reasonable limits.
Heat pumps are too expensive.
The fact is:
Attractive subsidy programs such as the KfW funding program for heat pumps provide additional savings.
PuR GmbH will support you with the application process.
Electricity is far too expensive for heating. Oil and gas, on the other hand, remain cheap.
The fact is:
Electricity for heating with a heat pump is billed via a separate meter and, at an average of 21 ct (gross), is significantly cheaper than normal household electricity in most areas.
In the future, the price of electricity will fall due to the reduction in the EEG levy from 2021. By contrast, the prices for oil and gas will rise in future due to the CO₂ levy.
Heat pumps are only for "technology freaks". They are complicated to plan, install and operate.
The fact is:
Dimplex and its sales team will support you throughout the entire process. They will advise you on the correct design and planning of the heat pump.
Thanks to fully pre-installed solutions, installation is completed quickly and efficient, safe operation is guaranteed.
Operation is child's play and completely intuitive with a smartphone app.
I would like to have a geothermal heat pump, but that would ruin my beautiful garden.
The fact is:
Well-equipped drilling companies such as Dimplex Erdwärmeservice not only take care of all the permits, they also work in such a way that it is hardly noticeable afterwards that drilling has taken place.
The drilling is carried out as gently as possible using aids such as excavator mats, flushing containers and flushing preparation.
Heat pumps are too loud, you only have trouble with the neighbors.
The fact is:
When designing and developing our heat pumps, we at Dimplex paid particular attention to the issue of noise. Clever solutions and high-quality components ensure whisper-quiet operation.
For example through:
- high-quality fans that provide a natural air noise.
- a concealed fan wheel.
- the air flow is divided between two air outlets.
- the reduction of the air volume flow at night for peaceful sleep.
- the installation of the heat pump in the building.
Using electricity for heating is harmful to the environment.
The fact is:
The energy label for heat generators also takes into account the energy source used and the efficiency of electricity generation in its assessment.
Only heat pumps achieve the best values A+++ and A++ .