Nowadays, more and more homeowners are asking the question: heat pump or gas boiler – which is the better heating solution? If you are planning a new build or are about to replace an old gas boiler, it is certainly an important consideration which system will be cheaper to operate in 2025, which is more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more future-proof. In this blog post, we will compare the two technologies in an understandable way, from an expert's perspective. We will examine the investment costs (using the example of a typical 100 m² house), the annual operating costs (gas consumption vs. electricity, tariffs, the possibility of an H-tariff), the system efficiency (COP, SCOP indicators vs. boiler efficiency), the environmental impacts (CO₂ emissions, green energy compatibility), future-proofing (EU regulations, F-gas regulations, reduction of fossil gas use), and return on investment (how many years it takes for a heat pump to recoup the initial additional cost). We will also cover the conversion of existing gas boiler systems – for example, whether a heat pump can be used with radiator or underfloor heating.
It is important to note upfront: both solutions have their advantages and disadvantages. Condensing gas boilers represent a reliable, proven technology, and typically have lower initial investment costs. In contrast, heat pumps are modern, energy-efficient systems that can offer significant long-term operating savings and environmental benefits.
Investment Costs (example of a 100 m² house)
The first major question when installing or upgrading a heating system is the investment cost. There is a significant difference in the cost of installing a new gas boiler system or replacing an existing boiler, versus installing a heat pump system.
Gas boiler installation: The price of an average condensing gas boiler is typically more favourable than that of a heat pump. On average, in 2024, the procurement and installation of a new condensing boiler (sized for a house around 100 m² with radiator heat emitters) costs approximately 0.5–1.0 million HUF. If it's a matter of replacing a gas boiler and the existing infrastructure (pipes, radiators, chimney) can still be used, the lower limit of the investment could be even below half a million forints. However, in the case of new construction, gas connection can incur additional costs (if there is no gas stub on the plot yet), chimney construction, permitting, etc. According to a late 2024 summary by Sonline.hu, a boiler replacement can be "got away with" for less than 1 million forints, while installing a heat pump can cost several times that amount.
Heat pump installation: The installation of an air-to-water heat pump system requires a larger initial investment. An 8-10 kW air-to-water heat pump (outdoor unit + indoor module, possibly with integrated domestic hot water tank), sufficient for a family home, typically costs between 2-4 million HUF, depending on the brand and type. In addition, there are installation and accessory costs: e.g., buffer tank, possible upgrade of heat emitters, additional electrical work (separate circuit, power upgrade for H-tariff, etc.). In total, the installation of a complete heat pump system can be an investment of around 3-5 million forints for a 100 m² house – depending on whether there are existing usable elements (e.g., underfloor heating, or radiators in good condition). In some cases, especially for high-end or higher-capacity heat pumps, the total cost could even reach 6-8 million HUF, but these are more extreme values.
The above figures are indicative gross estimates. It is important to see that while installing a conventional heating system with a condensing boiler seems cheaper (if there is an existing gas line), a heat pump involves a significant initial additional expense. This may deter many from making the switch. However, the complete picture is nuanced by operating costs and return on investment, which we will examine in the following sections.
Annual Operating Costs: Gas vs. Electricity
The annual cost of heating is a decisive factor in choosing a system. Here, it's not just about how much a unit of natural gas or electricity costs, but also how efficiently the equipment converts it into heat. Let's see what an average family home owner can expect in terms of their annual heating bill for gas boilers and heat pumps!
Let's assume that a house of around 100 m² with medium thermal insulation has an annual heat demand (for heating and hot water) of approximately 15,000–20,000 kWh. (This is a hypothetical average; an old, uninsulated house might need more, a modern passive house less.) Let's look at the annual cost of this with the two technologies:
Annual cost of a gas boiler: The calorific value of natural gas is ~10 kWh per m³, and a modern condensing boiler has an efficiency of ~90%. So, ~9 kWh of heat can be extracted from 1 m³ of gas. If 15,000 kWh of thermal energy is needed per year, this means ~1670 m³ of gas consumption. In Hungary in 2023–24, the residential gas price at the regulated level was 102 HUF/m³ up to a certain quantity (1729 m³/year), above which market price had to be paid, which was ~747 HUF/m³. In this example, most of the consumption would still be at a discounted price, but approximately 1670 m³ would fit within the discounted quantity. Thus, a rough estimate of the annual gas cost is ~170,000 HUF/year (if the entire quantity goes at the regulated price). If the house is larger or poorly insulated, and consumption exceeds the average consumption limit, the market-priced portion can significantly inflate costs – in extreme cases, the gas bill could reach the order of ~250,000 HUF/year. It is important to note that gas prices are significantly influenced by regulation; in the future, the subsidized price system may change, and the EU aims to phase out fossil fuel subsidies.
Annual cost of a heat pump: A heat pump consumes electricity. However, it is important that modern air-to-water heat pumps have an average COP (Coefficient of Performance) of around 3–4 in heating mode, meaning they produce 3-4 kWh of thermal energy from 1 kWh of electricity. (In favourable cases, e.g., mild weather or with high-tech equipment, the COP can be above 5, while in very cold weather it drops to ~2. The SCOP – seasonal average COP – indicates efficiency averaged over the year.) Let's take the above ~15,000 kWh annual heat demand and a conservative SCOP value of 3.5. In this case, the electricity demand is approximately ~4,285 kWh/year.
The residential electricity price in Hungary can be of two types: normal A1 tariff (which is ~36 HUF/kWh up to a certain consumption, and ~70 HUF/kWh above that in 2023), and a special H-tariff for heat pump heating, which is significantly discounted during the winter heating season (typically around 23–30 HUF/kWh).
Let's look at two scenarios:
- With normal electricity tariff: If the heat pump's consumption is on the household's normal electricity meter and exceeds the discounted quantity, then assuming the first 2523 kWh at ~36 HUF and the rest at ~70 HUF, the cost of the above 4285 kWh annual consumption is approximately ~260,000 HUF/year. (It can be seen that if someone has already consumed a lot of electricity, they will likely exceed the average consumption with a heat pump, and the excess will fall into the more expensive tariff band.)
- With H-tariff: Ideally, the heat pump is connected to a separate meter and operated with the H-tariff during the heating season (between October 15 and April 15). In this case, all electricity consumed during the heating season is discounted, for example, at a price of 23 HUF/kWh. Calculating with the above 4285 kWh annual consumption, this would only cost ~98,000 HUF/year. Even if it runs at the normal tariff outside the heating season (e.g., for summer domestic hot water preparation), the total cost can still be kept around 100,000 HUF.
The two examples above may seem extreme, but they clearly illustrate the point: heating with a heat pump can be cheaper annually even in a basic scenario than with a gas boiler, and dramatically cheaper with the H-tariff. According to a specific calculation, the annual energy cost of heat pump operation is basically about 35% lower than that of a gas boiler, and with the H-tariff, nearly 60% savings can be achieved. This ratio naturally depends on current energy prices, but it clearly shows the trend. Which heating is cheaper in 2025? It will likely depend on the relationship between electricity prices and gas prices. In Hungary currently (at the regulated average consumption), the cost of 1 kWh of electricity is about 2.9 times the heating cost of 1 kWh of natural gas, but above average consumption, electricity has become cheaper than the unit cost of natural gas. This means that if someone has higher heating demand (above average), it is financially worthwhile to switch to electricity (heat pump), as they can heat at a more favourable tariff than with gas.
H-tariff: The H-tariff is a special, discounted electricity price for heating purposes. It can be used specifically for heat pumps (or other renewable-based heating, such as geothermal heating), and utility providers offer electricity at about 30-40% cheaper during the heating season. The conditions are that there must be a separate meter, the equipment must use this supply only during the heating season with appropriate regulation, and the heat pump's coefficient of performance (COP) must be at least 3 – meaning a truly energy-efficient device must be installed. The possibility of the H-tariff in Hungary is a huge attraction for heat pumps: without it, the electricity vs. gas cost is a bit more uncertain (due to price changes), but with the H-tariff, heating is practically guaranteed to be cheaper than with gas.
In summary, operating heating with a heat pump is typically cheaper annually, especially if the discounted electricity tariff can be used. Although the cost of gas boiler heating is currently controlled (with regulated prices), in the long run, the uncertainty and expected rise in the price of fossil energy pose a risk. In the following chapters, we will see how the high efficiency of heat pumps contributes to this cost advantage.
Efficiency and Performance: COP vs. Boiler Efficiency
To compare the efficiency of heat-generating equipment, we need to understand the most important indicators. For gas boilers, we usually refer to efficiency (%), while for heat pumps, we use COP (Coefficient of Performance) and SCOP values.
Condensing boiler efficiency: Modern condensing gas boilers have a nominal efficiency of ~90-95%. This means that ~5-10% of the energy from burning natural gas is lost (mainly in the form of flue gas heat loss). An older (non-condensing) boiler has worse efficiency than this (80% or below), but since 2015, practically only condensing units are allowed to be installed. The efficiency above 90% can also be misleading, as sometimes figures above 100% are advertised (due to the definition of calorific value/heating value), but in reality, there are physical limits to burning fossil fuels. The bottom line: a gas boiler can utilize ~max. 90% of the fuel's energy as heat for heating.
Heat pump COP and SCOP: A heat pump operates on a completely different principle – it does not directly burn energy carriers, but rather extracts environmental heat (from air, ground, or water) and transfers it into the house using a compressor. It uses electricity for this, but the result of the process is that we get more thermal energy than the electrical energy invested. This is expressed by the COP number: e.g., COP = 4 means that 1 kWh of electricity can produce 4 kWh of heat. The COP value depends on operating conditions (outside temperature, heating flow temperature). SCOP (Seasonal COP) is the average efficiency over the entire heating season. The SCOP of today's air-to-water heat pumps is typically between 3–4 (which corresponds to 300-400% efficiency, if you like). There are top models that achieve a COP=5 value under laboratory conditions – for example, a Gree 12 kW heat pump has been measured at this in ideal cases. In such cases, the system uses ~80% less primary energy to produce the same amount of heat as traditional electric heating or ~a less efficient boiler. Of course, the COP decreases with decreasing ambient temperature and increasing output water temperature. At minus 5-10 °C, if radiators need to be heated to 55-60 °C, the COP can drop to around 2–2.5. Therefore, proper design is important.
Comparison: While a gas boiler gives ~0.9 units of heat from 1 unit of chemical energy, a heat pump gives an average of 3-4 units of heat from 1 unit of electrical energy. Even if electricity is more expensive, the three-to-four-fold multiplier makes a heat pump more economical to operate. In other words: a heat pump utilizes environmental heat, so its overall energy efficiency is much higher. This not only benefits the wallet but is also advantageous from an energy perspective: less primary energy needs to be used for heating at a national level.
It should be noted that in the case of heat pumps, energy efficiency depends heavily on the heat emitter system. With low flow temperature heating (e.g., underfloor heating), they can achieve SCOP values of 3-4. If connected to an existing radiator system and forced to heat water to a higher temperature (e.g., 55 °C), efficiency decreases. Nevertheless, even with a radiator system, a modern heat pump remains more efficient than a gas boiler, just with a smaller advantage. In the next section, we will also discuss what to pay attention to in houses with radiators.
Overall, in terms of efficiency, the heat pump clearly wins: extracting renewable heat is a more modern and energy-saving solution compared to burning fossil fuels. In terms of energy efficiency classification, most heat pumps are A++ or A+++ rated, while gas boilers are typically A or B rated. This is reflected in operating costs in the long run – as we saw in the previous point.
Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
When choosing a heating solution, environmental impact is an increasingly important consideration, as beyond utility costs, families often want to reduce their own ecological footprint. Let's look at how gas boilers and heat pumps compare from this perspective.
On-site pollutant emissions: A gas boiler burns fossil fuel (natural gas), so CO₂ and other combustion products (CO, NOx, etc.) are generated on-site during operation. An average family house (e.g., with ~2000 m³ annual gas consumption) emits 4-6 tons of CO₂ per year just from heating. A heat pump, in contrast, emits nothing on-site, as no combustion takes place in the house. This means there is no local air pollution, no flue gas, soot, or carbon monoxide risk. Chimney sweeping can also be omitted as there is no chimney.
Global carbon footprint: Of course, the electricity consumed by a heat pump must be generated somewhere. Thus, indirectly, it has a carbon footprint, depending on the source of the electricity. In Hungary, the energy mix of the electricity grid still includes a fossil component (e.g., gas power plants), but the nuclear share is significant and the renewable share is growing. If the heat pump's electricity consumption is covered by renewable sources (e.g., solar, wind energy), then the system's total CO₂ emissions are practically zero. Even when powered by a conventional grid mix, the overall CO₂ emissions are lower than with a gas boiler, thanks to its high efficiency. Simply put: to produce 1 kWh of heat with a heat pump, less primary energy and thus less CO₂ emissions are required than with gas heating. Furthermore, the electricity grid will become increasingly greener in the coming years, while natural gas will always remain fossil. So the heat pump will "green up" over the years as electricity generation also becomes greener, while CO₂ cannot be avoided with gas boiler heating.
Other environmental considerations: With gas boilers, the environmental burden associated with natural gas extraction and transport can also be taken into account (natural gas leaks, methane emissions during extraction, etc., which exacerbate the greenhouse effect). Another aspect arises with heat pumps: the type of refrigerant. F-gases (e.g., R410A) used in older heat pumps are greenhouse gases if they leak. The EU is also tightening their use (F-gas regulation). Fortunately, newer models already use more environmentally friendly refrigerants, such as R32 (which has a ~70% lower GWP value than older gases) or propane (R290), or even CO₂-based heat pumps. These have minimal global warming potential. Refrigerants are used in closed systems and are mandatorily recovered during servicing, so their impact during normal operation is negligible.
Overall, the heat pump is a much more environmentally favourable choice, especially in the long run. It does not emit flue gas on-site and is fully compatible with renewable energy generation (e.g., if you generate the necessary electricity for its operation with solar panels, your heating can be 100% renewable and carbon-neutral). In contrast, a gas boiler makes the house's heating dependent on fossil gas and releases several tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere annually. To achieve climate protection goals, the EU is also moving towards electrifying residential heating – this will be detailed in the next chapter.
Future-proofing: Regulations and Trends
When investing in a heating system, it's worth thinking 15-20 years ahead. How future-proof is the given technology? What regulatory changes can be expected that might affect gas or electric heating?
EU and domestic regulations on the horizon:
Restrictions on fossil fuel boilers: The European Union is committed to carbon neutrality and is therefore gradually tightening energy efficiency regulations for buildings. At the end of 2023, a preliminary agreement was reached stating that from 2030, new buildings must not operate with fossil fuel emissions, and from 2040, it will be forbidden to install fossil fuel heating systems in the EU. In practice, this means that the installation of new gas boilers will be completely phased out by 2040 at the latest, but some countries are acting much sooner: for example, in France, new family houses cannot be built with gas heating from 2023, Germany planned to ban new gas boilers from 2028 (with some deferral), etc. It is also expected that Hungary will adopt the EU directives: according to a professional briefing in 2024, new gas-fired systems will not be allowed to be commissioned in Hungary from 2040 either; instead, heat pumps and other solutions will be preferred. This does not mean that existing gas boilers have to be removed, but it is certain that the trend is towards reducing gas consumption. Anyone investing in gas heating now must consider that in 10-15 years, additional burdens (tax, carbon cost) may arise for gas use, or the value of the property may decrease if its heating is considered outdated.
Grants and incentives: In parallel, the EU and member states are providing more and more support for the installation of heat pumps. In Hungary, in 2021-22, many people installed heat pumps at half price (with 50% support) within the framework of the Home Renovation Grant. In January 2025, the Rural Home Renovation Program was launched, offering non-repayable grants and preferential loans for energy modernization, up to 3-6 million Ft – this also includes heat pumps. The European Commission allows member states to reduce the VAT on heat pumps to 5% or even 0% to accelerate their spread. All these incentives indicate that the public is being directed towards heat pumps as a sustainable technology.
F-gas regulation: We have already mentioned the regulation concerning refrigerants. From 2025, the EU will tighten the marketing and servicing of refrigerants with high GWP (Global Warming Potential). However, this does not mean a ban on heat pumps, as some scaremongering suggests, but merely a technological shift: the industry will switch to low-GWP refrigerants (R32, R290, etc.). Thus, a significant portion of heat pumps currently available already comply with future regulations or can be converted later. The main point is that heat pump technology remains, it just becomes even greener.
Electricity trends: The development of the electricity grid and the proliferation of renewables also benefit heat pumps. The spread of smart grids, energy storage, and solar panels results in increasingly stable and cleaner electricity supply. Weather-dependent generation (e.g., solar panels) can be well balanced with heat pumps, even in an off-grid system (solar panel + heat pump combination in a home). Gas, however, is import-dependent and a politically risky energy source (see the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict). Heating with a heat pump is future-proof from this perspective too: the source of electricity can be diversified, produced locally, while gas is increasingly being phased out.
It is worth quoting Thomas Nowak, Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, who welcomed the EU's 2040 fossil fuel phase-out target, stating: "Setting a phase-out date for fossil heating in Europe makes all heat pump investments a future-proof choice." In other words, if you choose a heat pump now, you can be sure that it will remain a modern, supported, and desired technology in the coming decades, rather than a solution to be suppressed or "penalized."
Return on investment: how long does it take for a heat pump to pay for itself?
For homeowners, a key question is: if a heat pump is more expensive, how many years will it take to recoup that investment compared to a gas boiler? When will a heat pump "catch up" with a gas boiler with lower initial costs?
Calculating the return on investment depends on many factors: energy price trends (gas vs. electricity), the insulation of the house, the efficiency of the chosen equipment, and whether any state subsidies are used for installation. We outline a few scenarios:
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Return on investment without subsidy, at current prices: Let's assume that a heat pump system is approximately 2 million HUF more expensive than a gas boiler system. Based on our example of operating costs above, if someone heats with an H tariff, they can pay ~150-170 thousand HUF less annually than if they were heating with gas. In this case, the difference will be recovered through savings in approximately 10-12 years. (It is important to note that this is an approximate estimate. If the initial cost difference is smaller, or the house's energy demand is higher – meaning more savings – then the payback period may be shorter. Conversely, if someone lives in a very low-consumption house, the annual difference will be smaller, thus lengthening the payback period.)
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Calculated with subsidy: If a subsidy is obtained (e.g., 50% non-refundable grant), the heat pump effectively costs no more than a gas boiler. Thus, the payback is almost immediate, and a clear profit is realized on the utility bill from the first year. Current programs (e.g., the Rural Home Renovation grant in 2025) aim precisely at this: to reduce the owner's cost of modernization, thus drastically shortening the investment's payback period, potentially to less than 10 years. It is often said that the cheapest energy is unused energy – meaning an energy efficiency investment (like a heat pump) is best when it pays for itself as quickly as possible, and after that, the savings are pure profit.
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Future energy price changes: When considering payback, it is also worth speculating where prices are heading. If natural gas prices increase with the phase-out of subsidies and carbon taxes, this will make gas boiler operation more expensive, so the heat pump will pay for itself even faster. Electricity prices may also change, but due to the increasing adoption of renewables, stabilization or even a decrease is expected in the long term (although there are market fluctuations in the short term). Many experts believe that over the next 5-10 years, switching from gas to electricity will become increasingly justifiable not only environmentally but also financially. The payback period for heat pumps is thus showing a continuously improving trend.
Overall, we can say that the payback period for a well-chosen heat pump system currently ranges between 8-15 years, under typical circumstances and depending on subsidies. Since the lifespan of a heat pump can be 15-20 years, this means that the equipment will pay for itself during its lifetime, and in the long run, it provides cheaper heating than gas. Moreover, even after the payback period, hundreds of thousands of forints can be saved annually on energy bills compared to gas. If we also consider that a modern heating system increases the value of a property (and in the future, the energy rating will significantly affect marketability), then a heat pump as an investment appears even more favorable.
Modernizing existing gas heating: radiators, underfloor heating, and heat pump compatibility
Many of our readers may be in a situation where an existing house has a radiator heating system, and the question arises: can it be converted to a heat pump system, or does this only work well with underfloor heating? Let's examine which heating system is best for a family home if we are considering a heat pump, and what to look out for during conversion.
Underfloor heating (or surface heating) + heat pump: This is the ideal combination. Underfloor heating is a low-temperature system: it can provide comfortable warmth with flow temperatures typically between 30-40 °C. Heat pumps operate most efficiently at these temperatures (high COP). So, if a house already has underfloor heating, connecting a heat pump is almost a given. The same applies to wall heating or ceiling heating – large surface area, low temperature. In such cases, the existing gas boiler can be relatively easily replaced by a heat pump; the heat emission system does not need to be rebuilt, only the heat generator is replaced.
Radiator heating + heat pump: The situation is a bit more complex here, but not hopeless. Traditional radiators require higher water temperatures (typically 50-70 °C flow on colder days) to deliver the necessary heat, as their surface area is relatively small. If a heat pump is simply connected to such a system, two things can happen: either it doesn't heat efficiently enough (if set to a lower temperature, rooms may remain cool), or the heat pump's COP is reduced because it is forced to heat the water to 60 °C (which increases compressor load and reduces efficiency).
What can be done? First, the characteristics of the radiator system must be examined. If it's a newer house, the radiators might be oversized (e.g., larger surface area was used even for condensing boilers) or the house may have received insulation and plastic windows and doors in the meantime, so it can now be heated with lower temperatures. It is often possible to achieve the desired 22 °C room temperature with 45-50 °C water – especially during transitional periods. In such cases, a heat pump can likely work with radiators, although some supplementary heating may be needed on the coldest days.
Alternatives for houses with radiators:
- Expansion of heat emitters: Old radiators can be replaced with larger or more modern radiators, or fan-coil units, which deliver sufficient heat even with lower water temperatures. This allows the system to be converted to a low-temperature one.
- High-temperature heat pump: There are specially designed "high temperature" heat pumps that can produce heating water up to 60-65 °C with acceptable efficiency using special technology. These are more expensive but are designed specifically for radiator replacement. (Some manufacturers offer these, e.g., certain series from Daikin or Mitsubishi.)
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Hybrid solution: The existing gas boiler can be kept as a backup or for peak period assistance. For 90% of the year, the heat pump heats at low temperatures with high efficiency, but on the coldest days, the gas boiler automatically assists if needed. This drastically reduces gas consumption, but the system always ensures comfort. (This can be more of a temporary solution if someone doesn't want to completely get rid of the boiler.)
It is important to emphasize that installing a heat pump with a radiator system is not a taboo, but expert planning is necessary. There are many successful examples where houses with radiators have been converted to heat pump heating. Much depends on the building's heat demand and the sizing of the radiators. During modernization, it is definitely worth having a building services engineer perform calculations. It may be necessary to replace some radiators with larger ones or to carry out additional insulation on the house for good results.
Existing domestic hot water production: If the old system was a combi gas boiler (which also produced domestic hot water), provisions must be made for DHW when installing a heat pump. Fortunately, many heat pump systems come with or include an integrated hot water cylinder. These typically have capacities of 180-300 liters and provide domestic hot water with the heat pump (or built-in electric backup). So, this needs to be considered when replacing the boiler, but it is technically feasible.
Summary: Which heating system is best for a family home? For new builds, we recommend underfloor heating or other surface heating with a heat pump, as this provides the best efficiency. For existing houses with radiators, a heat pump can be an alternative to gas heating, but careful planning for the transition is advisable. In many cases, excellent results can be achieved with minor modifications (replacing a few radiators, balancing, temperature limiting). The key: the technology is flexible and can be applied not only in modern houses with underfloor heating. Don't forget that a heat pump can not only heat but also cool (e.g., if fan coils or ceiling cooling are installed, it also provides comfort in summer) – this is an extra advantage that a gas boiler cannot offer.
Conclusion: which is more worthwhile in 2025?
Based on the detailed comparison, it is clear that in 2025 and in the long run, a heat pump is a more advantageous choice for heating a family home than a gas boiler. Although its investment cost is higher, operation is more economical (especially with an H tariff, annual heating bills can be half of what they are with gas), its efficiency is significantly better, and its environmental footprint is much smaller. In addition, the regulatory environment and market trends also support heat pumps, so with such an investment, you are making a value-adding development in your home that meets future expectations.
Of course, proper planning is important: if you currently have a gas boiler, it is worth having a specialist assess how to switch to a heat pump (whether radiator replacements are necessary, whether the electrical network can handle it, etc.). If you are planning a new build, it makes sense to choose an electric heat pump system instead of building gas infrastructure from the start – this saves the cost of gas connection and chimney construction, and you start with the most modern solution.
Finally, let's not forget the comfort advantages of a heat pump: it is quiet, automatic, poses no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, can be used for cooling in summer (e.g., with duct or fan-coil systems), and there are no more worries about gas bills. Gas boilers can also be reliable and modern, but they are increasingly considered a compromise in terms of sustainability and long-term costs.
Specific product recommendations – Heat pump models (Panasonic, Daikin)
If the above arguments have convinced you and you would like to invest in heat pump heating, choosing the right appliance is important. Energiamegújítás.hu offers products from many reputable manufacturers. Below, we recommend three quality alternatives, in different price categories, which could be a good choice for a family house of around ~100 m²:
Panasonic Aquarea High Performance 7 kW (split system, 1 phase, with 185 l DHW tank) – Reliable and efficient Japanese technology, with excellent value for money. This air-to-water heat pump is ideal for well-insulated homes of ~100 m². Its heating SCOP value is around 4, and it heats reliably even at -20°C. With the built-in 185-liter hot water tank, domestic hot water supply is also ensured. Price: ~2.4–2.7 million HUF (gross). (The exact price depends on the chosen configuration and promotions – in our webshop, it is currently available in a package at an promotional price of approx. 2.36 million HUF instead of 2.65 million HUF.)
Daikin Altherma 3 8 kW (split system, integrated 180 l DHW tank, R32) – Premium category, quiet, and highly efficient system from Daikin. The Altherma 3 series offers the latest developments: extremely high seasonal efficiency (A+++ rating), built-in smart control, and guaranteed operation down to -25°C. The 8 kW version is ideal for medium-sized family homes, suitable for both heating and cooling. Price: ~2.8–3.2 million HUF. A typical all-in-one (integrated tank) version is available in our range for around 3.0 million HUF. The investment is higher, but you get Daikin quality and long-term operational reliability for it.
Note: The prices above are indicative and are estimated gross prices for early 2025. For a specific offer and to choose the best heating system for a family home, please contact our colleagues at Energiamegújítás – we will help you find the most suitable solution for your needs and budget.