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Hybrid vs all-electric heat pump

Hybrid or all-electric: the difference between the two heat pumps, the pros and cons of each, and when each fits.

Well-insulated home with underfloor heating or generous radiators? An electric heat pump is often the best choice. Modest insulation or improving step by step? A hybrid is a sensible interim step. We look at your home and advise what fits.

A hybrid heat pump works alongside your boiler, an all-electric one replaces gas entirely. Which fits depends mostly on your insulation and your heat delivery system.

Hybrid heat pump

Pros

  • +Lower entry cost and easier to fit
  • +Works in modestly insulated homes too
  • +The boiler covers the coldest days

Cons

  • -You keep running partly on gas
  • -Less long-term saving than going electric
  • -Two systems side by side

All-electric heat pump

Pros

  • +Off gas entirely
  • +Largest long-term saving
  • +Can often cool in summer too

Cons

  • -Needs good insulation and low-temperature delivery
  • -Higher upfront investment
  • -Sometimes radiators need adjusting

Verdict

Well-insulated home with underfloor heating or generous radiators? An electric heat pump is often the best choice. Modest insulation or improving step by step? A hybrid is a sensible interim step. We look at your home and advise what fits.

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Frequently asked questions

A hybrid heat pump works alongside your boiler and runs partly on gas. An electric heat pump heats without gas, but needs good insulation.
Usually yes. It works best at a low supply temperature, so in a well-insulated home.
Over the long term often yes, because you are off gas entirely. The investment is higher, though, and your home must be ready for it.

What is the difference between hybrid and all-electric?

A hybrid heat pump works alongside your boiler and runs partly on gas. An electric heat pump heats without gas, but needs good insulation.

Do I need to insulate first for an electric heat pump?

Usually yes. It works best at a low supply temperature, so in a well-insulated home.

Do I save more going off gas?

Over the long term often yes, because you are off gas entirely. The investment is higher, though, and your home must be ready for it.

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