Heat pumps: costs, running costs and how to get one right
A heat pump is the biggest heating decision most households will make this decade. These guides put real 2026 numbers on the price, the grant and the running costs, and explain what makes an installation work well.
Heat pump vs gas boiler: running costs at October 2026 pricesAt today’s price cap a heat pump needs an efficiency of about 3 to beat gas. The full numbers.
How much does a heat pump cost in the UK in 2026?About £13,000 before the grant, around £5,500 after it. What drives the price and how to check a quote.
Do heat pumps work in cold weather? What the UK trial foundThey kept working down to −6°C in the UK’s biggest trial. What a cold snap does to efficiency and bills.
Will a heat pump work in an old house?No home was too old in the UK’s biggest trial. What Victorian and 1930s homes need first.
How to choose a heat pump installer: 12 questions to askThe questions that separate a good design from a guess, plus a table to compare quotes.
Can you get a heat pump if you have a combi boiler?Yes, but you will usually need a hot water cylinder. Sizes, space and the alternatives.More guides are added every week. See all guides.