Heat pumps in price war: This is how you save up to 40,000 euros!

Heat pumps in price war: This is how you save up to 40,000 euros!

Wiesbaden, Deutschland - something is happening on the heat pump market! The demand is increasing, but many homeowners are faced with the challenge of finding the right supply. As Tagesschau reports, the offers are often incomplete and you can quickly lose track of. "This is overwhelming for many," says Peter Kafke from the Federal Association of Consumer Center. In many cases, homeowners hesitate due to unclear grants and the strict requirements of the building energy law.

Why is the right time for heat pumps now? The summer is ideal for installation, especially in regions where there is no local or district heating network available. Laura Vorbeck from the Rhineland-Palatinate Consumer Center has also started a heat pump range check. Over 250 inquiries have already been received, and enormous price differences have been found.

price range and regional differences

The price range for air-water heat pumps is alarming: the price for installation can be between 20,000 euros and 63,000 euros. The cheapest offer in Wiesbaden was 32,000 euros, after all, a heat pump was installed for 18,000 euros. According to consumer advocates, such differences are not always understandable and often the result of a lack of experience in many installers.

In the analyzed offers, almost half of it did not contain a foundation for the heat pump and only listed a quarter of all relevant points such as heating load calculation and hydraulic comparison. If you want to get an overview of the complete offer position, you should get several offers and look closely, because there are often no necessary services completely or are not included in the total price.

funding opportunities and advice

Another point that many homeowners should have in mind are the funding opportunities. The exchange of old oil or gas heating against heat pumps is eligible, and the federal government waves grants with grants that can be applied for at KfW, such as the Consumer center . Basic funding of 30 percent is possible, together with other bonuses for specific measures at residential buildings.

If you want to optimize or exchange your heating system, you should note that specific requirements apply: The exchange is only eligible if the building is older than five years and the heating older than two years. Individual advice can also help here, and various options are available for this.

Consumer advice centers offer the opportunity to upload and evaluate offers as part of their consultations. Personal advice is also offered by phone or video call. A thorough consultation round can often bring clarity, because this includes a detailed explanation of all details and answering questions. The feedback from the consumer is consistently positive.

The local advisory landscape ensures that nobody in the jungle of offer goes down. The key to a successful heat pump is therefore in the careful choice of offer and the use of the available grants - so that your home will also be fit for the future!