Heat Pump Electricity Cost

Heat pumps are efficient appliances that use electricity to transfer heat from the outside air into your home, providing heating and cooling with lower energy consumption compared to traditional systems.

Heat Pump running cost

Estimates
Typical: kettle 2.0, dryer 2–3, oven 2–3
One “run” duration
Your tariff incl. taxes if possible
For monthly/yearly estimate
Cost per hour
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Cost per use
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Cost per month
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Cost per year
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This tool estimates electricity cost only. Real cost varies by appliance cycle, temperature, load, and tariff structure. See Disclaimer.

How the estimate works

The cost of running a heat pump depends on several factors including the size of your home, local climate conditions, how well insulated your house is, and the specific efficiency rating of your heat pump. In general, heat pumps are more economical than electric heaters because they move existing heat rather than generating it from scratch. To estimate costs, consider your electricity tariff rate in EUR per kWh; a typical heat pump might consume around 1-2 kWh for every unit of heating output.

How to reduce the cost

FAQ

Daily costs vary widely depending on usage, efficiency of the unit, and electricity rates. A rough estimate could range from EUR 0.50 to EUR 2.00, but this can be higher in colder climates or less efficient systems.

Heat pumps are generally more cost-effective over time because electricity is often cheaper per unit of energy compared to oil and the technology uses less energy overall. However, initial installation costs can be higher.

Calculate your daily usage in kWh by checking your meter readings or using an estimate based on the heat pump’s specifications. Multiply this by your electricity tariff rate to find daily costs.

For a general-purpose tool, see: /appliance-electricity-cost-calculator