Kirk, Aviemore: lives in an 1890s three-bedroom end of terrace with a modern extension
[.text-size-large]“I’ve had the heat pump for around five years. I got it to replace storage heaters – they were too expensive and not very good at heating the house. Funding was available from the Scottish government, so a heat pump made a lot of sense.”[.text-size-large]
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“The actual heat pump has been amazing – night and day compared to the storage heaters. It is a really pleasant, warm house to be in. The storage heaters were so expensive and so poor at heating I got used to living in a cold house, now I've gotten used to living in a warm house. It’s a lot, lot better than it was before and a lot cheaper, even with electricity bills as they are now. It’s been -18 degrees outside and the heat pump still keeps the house warm.
It’s really easy to use, too. I have a thermostat that I can adjust; usually it's 15 degrees at night and 19 degrees during the day.
I’d definitely recommend getting a heat pump. It depends what you are moving from and there are electricity bills to think about but I think it is brilliant, low maintenance and easy. But shop around and check what government offers and incentives are available for free loans.”
