Are Heat Pumps Central Heating?

You will no doubt have heard of central heating if you are looking for heating solutions for your home. But it may be unclear on what a central heating system is, and whether heat pumps are part of central heating systems.

Firstly, central heating is a type of home (or building) interior heating system that comes in many forms. Wood, gas and coal can all be used for energy sources for a central heating system. Heat pumps are also another form of central heating.

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Heat pump central heating systems are a particularly efficient choice as a central heating system because they reduce the purchased energy required for heating your home or building. Very little electrical consumption is used with a heat pump. The benefits of a heat pump over other types of central heating include:

  • Low cost to run
  • Reliable
  • Stable tempartaures
  • Easily controllable with a touch of a button

This is why they are the choice for many when it comes to home heating.