How much do heat pumps cost in Ireland?

There are two main types of geothermal heat pumps:

1. Closed-loop heat pump: In this type of heat pump, a closed loop of underground pipes filled with a water and antifreeze solution is used to exchange heat between the ground and the building. The water solution circulates through the loop and is pumped through a heat exchanger, where it either releases or absorbs heat, depending on whether the system is in heating or cooling mode.

2. Open-loop heat pump: In this type, the water source is taken directly from a well or a body of water, such as a lake, and is used as the heat source/sink. This water is then discharged back into the same source after it has passed through the heat exchanger.

Both types of geothermal heat pumps work by leveraging the relatively constant temperature of the earth to efficiently heat and cool a building. The ground temperature is used as the heat source in winter and as the heat sink in summer, allowing the system to operate more efficiently than a traditional air-source heat pump. Additionally, because the heat source is underground, the temperature remains stable throughout the year, making geothermal heat pumps a reliable and efficient way to heat and cool a building.

There are pros and cons in putting in a heat pump which we out line below but if you have a airtight property with at least as B2 BER heat pumps are a great idea and a necessary part of the changes we need to make to our lives to combat climate change.

Yes there is a SEAI government backed grant for heat pumps.
Ask your contractor for help with the forms, all our contractors are registered with SEAI and can help you apply.

1. Using a heat pump is kinder to the environment, in theory we will all be using electricity generated with renewable energy so it's a far better alternative than continued use of co2 emitting oil, gas and solid fuel.
2. There is little to no maintenance compared to the traditional co2 emitting gas and oil systems.
3. Heat pumps are super efficient with efficiency ratings above 90%
4. Heat pumps are also like air conditioners and can be switched from producing hot to producing cold air should the need arise, in a hot summer having some air conditioning might come in handy.

1. Heat pumps are expensive with a large investment required up front.
2. In a property that is not well insulated and airtight, running costs of heat pumps can be very high.
3. In order for a heat pump to be truly cost effective other upgrades to your property will be required, insulation and airtightness mainly.