{"id":9523,"date":"2024-09-09T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/?p=9523"},"modified":"2024-09-09T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:30:00","slug":"air-source-heat-pump-vs-electric-combi-boiler-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/installers\/air-source-heat-pump-vs-electric-combi-boiler-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Source Heat Pump vs Electric Combi Boiler &#8211; Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_70e716-53 has-lg-36-28-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_70e716-53\"><strong>Choosing Between a 12kW Electric Combi Boiler and an ASHP with a Hot Water Tank: The Real Deal.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_79ee05-5c has-lg-36-28-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_79ee05-5c\">Updated September 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_52ab2f-12 has-lg-36-28-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_52ab2f-12\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_941d66-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_941d66-2c\">Selecting the right heating solution for your home isn&#8217;t just about ticking boxes; it&#8217;s about finding the perfect fit for your budget, lifestyle, and sustainability goals. In this post, we\u2019ll compare our <a href=\"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/product\/easy-bpl-12kw-electric-combi-boiler-with-inbuilt-cylinder-smart-control-suitable-for-bath-shower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12kW Elektra Easy.BPL<\/a> electric combi boiler head-to-head against an <em>air source heat pump (ASHP) paired with a 200L hot water storage tank<\/em>, the most recommended alternative for UK homes: Let&#8217;s dive into the key factors\u2014costs, efficiency, and impact\u2014so you can make the most informed choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_de5cec-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_de5cec-20\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_aa771f-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_258282-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_258282-7f\">Energy Usage in the Average UK Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_570644-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_570644-5b\">The average UK household consumes about 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas annually. Typically, around 9,200 kWh is used for heating and hot water in a typical three-bedroom home and a 2.4 average occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_fbd204-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_fbd204-9a\">Source: https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_3753ea-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_fa0e19-2d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_604185-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_604185-cf\">Upfront Costs: The Inicial Outlay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When comparing the initial costs, the differences are substantial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Features<\/th><th>Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)<\/th><th>12kW Electric Combi Boilers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Appliance cost<\/td><td>\u00a38,000 to \u00a314,000<\/td><td> \u00a31,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installation Cost<\/td><td>\u00a34,500 to \u00a36,000<\/td><td>\u00a31500 (average)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional costs (home refurb, change radiators, etc)<\/td><td>\u00a31000 to \u00a35000<\/td><td>\u00a3150 (CH Filter, Isolator switch, MCB, Water Treatment System)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200 litres hot water tank<\/td><td>\u00a31,500<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Estimate Total Cost<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u00a315,000 to \u00a326,500<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u00a33,550<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_87a6e6-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_87a6e6-c4\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/product\/easy-bpl-12kw-electric-combi-boiler-with-inbuilt-cylinder-smart-control-suitable-for-bath-shower\/\">ELEKTRA EASY.BPL electric combi boiler<\/a> offers a significantly lower upfront investment. With a total of \u00a33,550 versus \u00a326,500 for the ASHP setup, the choice is clear if the initial cost is a priority.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_da1841-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_4ec5b1-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_4ec5b1-86\">Annual Running Costs: Day-to-Day Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_ae9908-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_ae9908-60\">Now, let\u2019s look at what it costs to run each system annually:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c230\">\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_0a55b3-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_0a55b3-52\"><mark class=\"kt-highlight\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">12kW Electric Combi Boiler<\/mark><\/mark>:<br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\">&#8211; <\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Heating and Hot Water Consumption:<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> 9,200 kWh annually.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_53a20f-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_53a20f-79\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\">&#8211; <\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Cost: 9,200 kWh \u00d7 \u00a30.2236 per kWh =<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> \u00a32,057.12 annually.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_4097b9-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_4097b9-e7\">&#8211; Maintenance: \u00a390 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_6c3250-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_6c3250-0f\"><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">&#8211; <\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Total Annual Cost (including a \u00a3219.44 standing charge): \u00a32,366.56.<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><br><\/mark><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:68px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c230\">\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_42fe9c-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_42fe9c-1c\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP):<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_0f1dcf-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_0f1dcf-16\"><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">&#8211; Electricity Required (COP, of 2.5):<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> 9,200kWh \/ 2.5 = 3,680kWh annually.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_44c10f-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_44c10f-40\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">&#8211; Cost: 3,680 kWh \u00d7 \u00a30.2236 per kWh =<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> \u00a3822.85 annually.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_edb740-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_edb740-26\">&#8211; Additional Electricity for Hot Water Tank: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2,500 kWh average annually.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_105fed-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_105fed-2d\">&#8211; Cost for Hot Water Tank: 2,500 kWh x \u00a30.2236 per kWh = <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u00a3559.00<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_2edd5e-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_2edd5e-78\">&#8211; Maintenance: \u00a3200 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_98d91f-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_98d91f-d3\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">&#8211; <\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Total Annual Cost (including a \u00a3219.44 standing charge and maintenance): \u00a31,801.29.<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#777777\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><br><\/mark><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_e152ad-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_e152ad-a7\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Verdict: <\/mark>The ASHP has lower annual running costs, saving about <mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u00a3565 per year<\/mark>. However, the significant upfront investment means you&#8217;ll be waiting a long time to see those savings add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_7a619f-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_dbdf05-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_dbdf05-12\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ASHP-Tank-banner-maintenance-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" style=\"width:837px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/installers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ASHP-Tank-banner-maintenance-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/installers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ASHP-Tank-banner-maintenance-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/installers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ASHP-Tank-banner-maintenance-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/installers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ASHP-Tank-banner-maintenance-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/installers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ASHP-Tank-banner-maintenance.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_f89f93-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_f89f93-4d\">Break-Even Point: When Does an ASHP Make Financial Sense?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_a3db72-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_4f5515-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_4f5515-a6\">The break-even point helps us determine when the ASHP\u2019s savings outweigh its higher initial cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_5807c0-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_5807c0-fc\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Upfront Cost Difference:<\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_c33a5e-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_c33a5e-ce\">12kW ELEKTRA SMART.BPL: \u00a326,500 &#8211; \u00a34,000* = <mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u00a322,500<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9523_8ecf13-44\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_557336-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_557336-46\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Annual Savings:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_1e2d5c-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_1e2d5c-28\">\u00a32,366.08 (Electric Boiler) &#8211; \u00a31,801.29 (ASHP) = \u00a3565.27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_128396-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_128396-cb\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Break-Even Point:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_a11a15-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_a11a15-84\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ASHP + 200lts Hot Water Tank<br>vs Elektra SMART.BPL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a322,500 \/ \u00a3565.27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">\u2248 39.80 years<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_95f20d-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_95f20d-be\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Results<\/mark>: It would take over three decades for the ASHP setup to make up for its hefty initial cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_3afd89-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_3afd89-84\"><mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">If we take into account the UK Government grant of up to \u00a37,500, the break-even point still will be about 26.5 years ahead.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_6a295a-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_6a295a-b0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_1eda5c-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_1eda5c-8b\">But there\u2019s more to consider&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_cc95a6-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_cc95a6-f7\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_dcf176-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_dcf176-5e\">Now, let&#8217;s adjust the annual savings by subtracting the probability of repair costs every 2 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_012214-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_012214-c9\">&#8211; 2-Year Average Repair Cost for an Electric Combi Boiler: \u00a3200  = \u00a3100 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_659eff-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_659eff-cd\">&#8211; 2-Year Average Repair Cost for ASHP: \u00a3600 = \u00a3300 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_9746fb-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_9746fb-a4\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_2d1856-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_2d1856-66\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Biannual Repair Cost Difference: <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_31bb77-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_31bb77-b3\">\u00a3300 (ASHP) &#8211; \u00a3100 (Electric Combi Boiler) = \u00a3200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_48b75c-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_48b75c-29\"><mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Adjusted Annual Savings: \u00a3565.27 (initial annual savings) &#8211; \u00a3200 (biannual repair cost difference) = \u00a3365.27<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_056d0c-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_056d0c-b6\">When factoring in repair costs on a biannual basis, <mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the breakeven point moves to approximately 61.59 years and 41 years.<\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_80af06-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_80af06-cc\">These costs add up over time and should be factored into the overall cost of ownership. 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Can be installed almost anywhere.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Point<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">\u224826 to 41<\/mark> years to break even<\/td><td>Lower upfront costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Impact<\/td><td>Low emissions, high efficiency<\/td><td>Low emissions, improving with renewables<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_9053fe-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_9053fe-40\">With the information you have now, which system would you choose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_4c85ba-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_4c85ba-ad\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Short-Term Choice<\/mark>: If minimizing upfront costs is your priority, the electric combi boiler is unbeatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_e64453-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_e64453-c5\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Mid-Term Choice:<\/mark> Our 12kW electric combi boiler strikes a good balance between affordability and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_9f29e6-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_9f29e6-60\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Long-Term Choice:<\/mark> The ASHP with a hot water tank may offer lower running costs, but the high initial expense and lengthy break-even period make it a less accessible option for many. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_fd3921-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_fd3921-43\">A break-even point of +30 years will be even longer if take into account possible repair and spare parts needed during these years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_ca5baa-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_ca5baa-95\">If you\u2019re after a heating solution that combines cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and reliability, our 12kW electric combi boiler is a smart choice for UK homeowners. It provides efficient heating without the financial strain of a substantial upfront investment, offering both peace of mind and value for money.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_7dc087-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_7dc087-d5\">For more information on our range of electric combi boilers and to find the right solution for your home, visit our website here: <a href=\"https:\/\/electriccombiboilerscompany.com\/\">Electric Combi Boiler Company <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_8badab-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_8badab-f0\"><mark style=\"background-color:#d7fd9e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">What\u2019s Your Heating &amp; Hot Water Priority?<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_232974-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_232974-aa\">Are you more focused on reducing your upfront investment or minimizing your long-term running costs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_409862-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_409862-dd\">How do you weigh the importance of initial costs versus ongoing savings in your decision-making process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_174200-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_174200-59\">Share your thoughts below or reach out to us directly\u2014we\u2019re here to help you find the perfect heating solution for your home!<br>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_3f2f98-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_3f2f98-3d\">Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9523_9b7541-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9523_9b7541-f5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energysavingtrust.org.uk\/energy-at-home\/heating-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heating Systems: Energy Saving Trust<\/a>, Heating Systems Ofgem &#8211; Energy Consumption Data: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/\">link<\/a>, Renewable Heat Incentive: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/domestic-renewable-heat-incentive\">link<\/a>, British Gas &#8211; Energy Costs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishgas.co.uk\/energy\/guides\/fixed-vs-variable-energy.html\">link<\/a>, National Grid &#8211; Energy Pricing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrid.com\/\">link<\/a>. 200 litres hot water tank for heat pump installation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickes.co.uk\/?sv_campaign_id=271453&amp;sv_tax1=affiliate&amp;sv_tax3=YIELDKIT+GmbH+-+Incentive+Sites&amp;sv_tax4=0&amp;sv_affiliate_id=271453&amp;awc=1563_1725622160_6f900a0f7981971b5c967a8915d9c54a&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_term=271453&amp;utm_content=deeplink&amp;utm_campaign=httpyieldkitcom\">link<\/a>. Cost of ASHP: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenmatch.co.uk\/heat-pumps\/cost\">link<\/a>. Cost of servicing a heatpump: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkatrade.com\/Search\/Air-Source-Heat-Pump-Servicing-Repair-Ashp\/in\/Bristol#:~:text=How%20much%20does%20it%20cost,size%20of%20pump%20you%20have.\">link<\/a><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Features Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) 12kW Electric Combi Boilers Upfront Cost Higher (up to \u00a326,500) Lower ( about \u00a33,550 to \u00a34,000) Annual Running Cost Lower (\u00a31,801.29) Higher (\u00a32,366.08) Maintenance More frequent, higher cost of parts and labour. Less frequent, lower cost of parts and labour. 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