Can a Heat Pump Really Cost Less Than a New Boiler?

Can a heat pump really cost less than replacing your gas boiler? For James and Kinga, the answer was yes. After buying their 100-year-old semi-detached home in Folkestone, they were facing energy bills of almost £400 per month and an ageing gas boiler nearing the end of its life. Instead of replacing it, they explored a heat pump—and discovered that by combining the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant with an additional £2,000 incentive from their bank, installing a large 12kW Vaillant air source heat pump cost no more than replacing the boiler they would have needed. In this episode, they share: ✅ Why they decided against another gas boiler ✅ How they qualified for an extra £2,000 towards their installation ✅ What Heat Geek recommended (and what they didn't replace) ✅ How much disruption there really was during installation ✅ Their experience living with a heat pump day to day ✅ Their running costs and comfort after switching You'll also hear from the Heat Geek installer who explains why good system design is far more important than simply choosing a heat pump. Every home is different, and incentives can vary depending on your circumstances, but this case study shows why it's worth getting a professional survey before assuming a heat pump will cost more than a new boiler. If you're researching heat pump costs, government grants, or wondering whether a heat pump is right for your home, we hope this real-life story helps you make a more informed decision. 👇 Find out whether a heat pump could work for your home: https://www.heatgeek.com