Heat pumps
Hybrid or all-electric: which heat pump suits your home?
There isn't one single best heat pump — there is a heat pump that's best for your home. On this page we lay the three main types honestly side by side.
How it works
How a heat pump draws free heat from the outside air
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Outside air. The outdoor unit draws in air. Even in frost there is still heat in the air.
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Refrigerant. A refrigerant absorbs that heat and the compressor raises it to a higher temperature.
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Indoor unit. The heat passes through the indoor unit to the heating water and the boiler.
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Your home. Underfloor heating or radiators release the heat, and the boiler supplies hot water.
For every 1 kWh of electricity, a heat pump delivers on average 3 to 4 kWh of heat.
Comparison
Hybrid, all-electric ready and all-electric, side by side
An honest comparison, without the sales pitch. The right choice depends heavily on the state of your insulation, your current heating system and what you want to achieve.
| Feature | Hybrid heat pump | All-electric ready heat pump | All-electric heat pump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas independence | Partial — substantially lower gas use, gas boiler remains as backup | Complete — no gas connection needed, as a stepping stone towards a full all-electric system | Complete — no gas connection needed at all |
| Investment | Lower | Medium | Higher |
| Suitability | Suitable for most homes, even with average insulation | Suitable with reasonable insulation, even if the home isn't fully ready for all-electric yet | Needs good insulation, ideally underfloor heating or large radiators |
| Installation time | Usually within a single day, limited disruption | Comparable to all-electric, with slightly more preparation than hybrid | Generally more preparation and installation time |
| Starting price | From €6,000 | Price on request | From €11,000 |
Curious what a heat pump means for your home? Request a no-obligation quote.
Request a quoteChoice guide
Which heat pump probably suits you?
Answer three short questions for a first indication.
Hybrid heat pump
A hybrid heat pump probably suits best: a lower investment, while your boiler steps in on the coldest days.
All-electric ready
An all-electric ready system probably suits best: you start now and can grow to fully gas-free later, once insulation and heating emitters are ready.
All-electric heat pump
Your home looks suitable for fully gas-free heating with an all-electric heat pump.
This is an indication, not advice. In a consultation we look at your home before making a choice.
How to choose
Three questions that quickly simplify the choice
We'll go through this together in a short consultation. As a starting point, here are three questions that often already clarify a lot.
How well insulated is your home?
A moderately insulated home with radiators is often better served by a hybrid setup. With good insulation and underfloor heating, all-electric is the obvious choice.
Do you want to be completely off gas?
If the gas connection needs to disappear entirely, all-electric is the only option. If it's mainly about lower gas costs, hybrid is often already enough.
What's your budget and timeline?
Hybrid usually requires a smaller investment and is installed faster. All-electric is a bigger step, with a bigger impact over the long term.
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Request a quoteFrequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions
Do I need underfloor heating for a heat pump?
Not necessarily. A hybrid heat pump often works well alongside existing radiators. For an all-electric system, underfloor heating or a larger radiator surface does help efficiency.
Can a heat pump be installed in an older home?
Yes, in many cases. A hybrid heat pump is specifically designed to significantly cut gas use in older, less-insulated homes without major renovation.
Does a heat pump work well with solar panels?
Definitely. With solar panels you can generate part of the electricity your heat pump uses yourself, which benefits the payback time of both investments.
Am I eligible for a subsidy?
Both hybrid and all-electric heat pumps may qualify for the Dutch ISDE subsidy. We're happy to work through it with you, without obligation, on our subsidy page.
What is an all-electric ready heat pump?
An all-electric ready system starts as a hybrid setup, prepared for going fully gas-free later. That way you cut gas use now and can make the move to all-electric at a later stage.
Still deciding between hybrid and all-electric?
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and we'll think it through with you.