Which electricity company offers best rates for air source heat pump?

Vickstar

Just wondering if anyone can help? I've just had an air source heat pump fitted and have heard there are companies which offer deals for such heating. I currently have a key meter with eon which I haven't had chance to change yet :eek:
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance

matelodave

AFAIK there aren't any special tariffs for heatpumps. As they run for most of the time then a single rate tariff is probably the best.
So look for the cheapest and ideally get rid of your key meter as it will cost you 20-30% more than a single rate fixed tariff with direct debit.


Also do your best to understand how the system works and do not try to use it like a conventional boiler. The lower the flow temperature and the longer you run it the cheaper it will be.

Vickstar

matelodave wrote: »

AFAIK there aren't any special tariffs for heatpumps. As they run for most of the time then a single rate tariff is probably the best.
So look for the cheapest and ideally get rid of your key meter as it will cost you 20-30% more than a single rate fixed tariff with direct debit.


Also do your best to understand how the system works and do not try to use it like a conventional boiler. The lower the flow temperature and the longer you run it the cheaper it will be.

Thank you, so I just shop around for the best fixed rate supplier? I understand the principle I think, will just take a big of getting used to but I think it's really going to work well for us!

CashStrapped

Out of interest, what type of property is it? Modern or period?

Did you have any other remedial work done to the property? Updated insulation etc..

Did you do an air tightness test?

macman

Vickstar wrote: »

Thank you, so I just shop around for the best fixed rate supplier? I understand the principle I think, will just take a big of getting used to but I think it's really going to work well for us!

No, a single rate tariff f(i.e. not E7), Whether you choose fixed or variable rate is up to you.

Former_E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc

Vickstar wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone can help? I've just had an air source heat pump fitted and have heard there are companies which offer deals for such heating. I currently have a key meter with eon which I haven't had chance to change yet :eek:
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance

Hi Vickstar

Just thought I'd let you know, we don't offer a specific tariff for Air Source Heat Pumps. Customers with these will be on one of our existing tariffs. Not sure about the other suppliers. Best to contact them and ask the question.

With your key meter, provided you pass a credit check, we'll be happy to change it for a credit meter without charge. You will, though, need to have had an active account for at least 28 days.

Sorry I can't offer anything more positive about the heat pump Vickstar but hope the other bit's of interest.

Malc