Dominic is the founder and creator of Irishheatpumps.com. He has worked in the Irish sustainable energy sector since 2019, and has written extensively about topics like solar energy and heat pumps.
Heat pumps can be cost-effective to run (cheaper than oil or gas). But sadly, due to less-than-optimal installation, they often work out more expensive to… Read More »Why Heat Pumps Often Use More Energy Than They Should
Use this calculator to determine how big your pipes need to be for your heat pump. Note, the calculator gives the minimum size – choose… Read More »Heat Pump Minimum Pipe Size Calculator
How much can you save with a heat pump? Heat pumps save you money by pumping free outdoor heat into your home, instead of burning… Read More »Heat Pump Savings Calculator
What is an air-source heat pump? An air-source heat pump extracts warmth from outdoor air, and delivers it to your home. There are two ways… Read More »Air-Source Heat Pumps Ireland | Detailed Guide
Heat pumps that extract warmth from the Earth are classified as geothermal. Another name for this is ground-source. Conversely, heat pumps that extract warmth from… Read More »Is a Heat Pump Geothermal? (And Why)
With the Irish government offering heat pump grants of up to €6,500, it’s no wonder that thousands of Irish people are installing heat pumps each… Read More »Are Heat Pumps Worth it in Ireland? (And why)
Use our heat pump size calculator for a quick estimate of the required heat pump capacity for your home. However, you should not choose a… Read More »Heat Pump Size Calculator Ireland
How many kWh does a heat pump use per year? The kWh (electricity) use of a heat pump varies widely depending on: The last one… Read More »Heat Pump kWh Calculator (+ Running Costs)
Most people turn their oil or gas boiler on for just a few hours per day. But heat pump systems are always on and keep… Read More »Why Heat Pumps Run Constantly
What if you want to install both a heat pump and solar panels? This guide explains if you can (and should) do so. TL;DR: If… Read More »Heat Pumps and Solar Panels in Ireland