Winter is here and its getting cold! The costs of living are rising and many of us are wondering “what is the most efficient way of heating our home?”
So lets take a look at the costs of running a log burner versus the costs of running a heat pump, along with some of the other Pro’s and Con’s of each of them.
LOG BURNER
- Let’s face it… You cant beat the feeling of relaxing in front of a fire on a cold winters night
- Wood burners will keep you warm (as well as give out some amount light) in the event of a power cut
- Wood is a renewable energy source
- Some wood burners can be equipped with a wet back to help heat your house hold water.
- Hot surfaces can be dangerous, especially if there are children around
- Naked flames can be a fire risk, flue fires can also happen if the flue isn’t kept clean and clear.
- Firewood can be expensive and labour intensive, no one wants to go out on a cold night to cut firewood when you run out
- Fires are generally considered an inefficient form of heating as most of the heat escapes up the chimney.
HEAT PUMP
- Heat Pumps provide you with the ability to adjust the temperature of your home in precise increments
- Modern heat pumps are fitted with advance air filtration systems to improve the air quality in your home
- You can set up your heat pump to turn on and off automatically at certain times of the day, e.g just before you wake up or come home from work
- With no flames or hot surfaces they are a safe choice for children and animals
- Ducted or multi room options are available so you can heat your entire home
- In the warmer summer months you can use your heat pump in cooling mode to keep your home at a comfortable temperature all year round
- Heat pumps can take up wall space
- During a power cut your heat pump wont be able to keep you warm
- Heat pumps are one of the most energy efficient way to heat your home
So although log burners and heat pumps are both viable options for heating your home, Heat pumps are the clear the winner. With cheaper running costs, less labour intensive and more precise temperature control, its the obvious choice!
If you would like to know what heat pump options are best suited for your home then call us today for a consultation with one of our heat pump experts
HEATING RUNNING COST VARY A LOT
This chart shows how much it costs to get the same amount of warmth from different heaters. The cheapest to run are highly efficient, use the cheapest fuel and have no fixed charges.
Source: genless.gov.nz