Heat pump – a solution for the future

A heat pump works like a refrigerator in reverse. However, while the refrigerator extracts heat from its interior and releases it to the outside, the heat pump extracts heat from its surroundings and releases it indoors. 

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A heat pump works in almost all building types. Even in those with radiators. An important criteria is the age of your building. Is the building very old and not yet adequately insulated? Then we recommend that you initially invest in a building envelope (walls, roof, windows). You can then purchase a smaller and more economical heat pump at a later date, which, thanks to the building insulation, also consumes less electricity. Find a suitable trade partner to assess all other requirements for your building. 

The price of a heat pump is only part of the cost. The total investment also depends on the installation costs. In Switzerland, a heat pump costs between CHF 30,000 and 70,000, depending on the type of system and installation. Would you like to know what your project will cost? It will take you just a few steps to calculate it.

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How much power a heat pump requires and how high the electricity costs are depends on a number of factors. A feature of heat pumps is that they eliminate the traditional heating energy costs of fossil fuels, such as heating oil or natural gas. Instead, their costs are reflected in your electricity bill. However, they cannot be described as power-hungry.

Depending on the size, power and heat pump type, the noise emission differs. From a barely audible 29 dB(A) at a distance of 1 metre to a moderately loud 60 dB(A). Today, the typical water pumps for a family home are quieter than some fridges and often barely audible.

A heat pump has a service life of 15 to 25 years. We also know of some that have been working for 40 years. A special feature of the ground source heat pump is that the thermal probe has a service life of up to 80 years. 

Subsidies for replacing old oil or electric heating systems with a heat pump vary depending on the canton or municipality. Visit to find out quickly and easily which subsidies are available in your municipality. 

All new heat pumps can be controlled using an app. A prerequisite is a functioning internet connection to the heat pump (LAN connection). For heat pumps that are already installed, whether they can be controlled by app depends on the heat pump model and any previous heat pump installations. Read our to quickly check your options and discover the best app for your heat pump. You can also contact us for support with specific issues.