Gas, electric, heat pump or solar?
Each suits a different home. Continuous-flow gas heats on demand; electric storage is the lowest up-front cost; a heat pump runs efficiently from the air; solar uses the roof with a boost.
- Gas continuous flow
- Electric storage
- Heat pump
- Solar hot water
Continuous-flow gas never runs out and is compact; electric storage is simple and cheap to fit; a heat pump draws heat from the air and is efficient to run; solar uses roof collectors.
Heat pump and solar systems may attract rebates or small-scale certificates, but the schemes and amounts change. We point you to the current position rather than quote a figure.
What size, and how long will it last?
Size is about how many people draw hot water at once, not just the number of bedrooms. A well-chosen system, looked after, lasts many years.
We size the system to your household so you are not paying to heat water you do not use, or running out mid-shower.
Service life varies by type and local water quality. We give you a realistic expectation for the system you choose and how to get the most from it.