Reopening the Heating Season with Smarter Choices
As September arrives, the heating season reopens across Europe. Families begin to prepare their homes for colder days, often relying on traditional systems like gas boilers or oil heaters. But this year, more and more homeowners are asking a key question: is there a better way to heat my home?
The answer is yes. Thanks to their high efficiency and low running costs, heat pumps are proving to be the smarter choice — offering households not only comfort but also remarkable energy savings compared to gas and other methods.
Heat Pump Energy Savings vs. Traditional Heating
Real-world cost comparisons highlight just how dramatic the difference is. Under the same conditions (daily hot water demand of 1000L, heating water from 15°C to 55°C), the annual running costs look like this:
- Tongyi Air-Source Heat Pump: $666.80
- Oil hot water boiler: $2,284.90
- Gas water heater: $2,294.30
- Electrical water heater: $2,667.20
That’s a 75% reduction in yearly heating costs when choosing a heat pump. For households, this means hundreds — even thousands — of dollars saved every year.
Why Are Heat Pumps So Efficient?
The secret lies in their performance. A Tongyi air-source heat pump achieves an efficiency of 380% (COP 3.8). For every unit of electricity consumed, it delivers almost four units of heat. In contrast:
- Electrical heaters: 95% efficiency
- Gas heaters: 75% efficiency
- Oil heaters: 80% efficiency
By multiplying the effect of energy, heat pumps minimize waste and maximize comfort — a win for both your wallet and the planet.
More Than Just Savings: Safety & Sustainability
The benefits of heat pumps go far beyond energy savings:
- Safety: No combustion, no gas leaks, no carbon monoxide risk.
- Longer Lifespan: 10–12 years compared to 5–8 years for boilers.
- Eco-Friendly: Non-polluting technology that reduces carbon emissions.
- Flexible Installation: Compact size, no special rooms required.
- Quiet Operation: Low noise levels for everyday comfort.
These advantages make heat pumps not just an economical choice, but also a smarter, cleaner, and safer option for modern homes.
Why September Is the Right Time to Switch
The start of the heating season is the perfect moment to rethink old systems. Installing a heat pump in early autumn allows homeowners to:
- Secure lower operating costs before peak winter demand.
- Benefit from government incentives and subsidies (available in many European countries).
- Future-proof their home as gas boilers are gradually being phased out.
Heating your home no longer has to mean high bills and heavy emissions. With proven heat pump energy savings, households can enjoy warmth, safety, and sustainability — all while cutting costs by up to 75% compared to gas or oil.
This September, as the heating season begins, choosing a heat pump is not just a smart financial decision — it’s an investment in a cleaner and more efficient future.
