Checklist: Which heat pump is right for you?

A ground source heat pump is an earth-coupled heat pump that extracts energy from the ground.

+ Suitable for northern Sweden, but also works in large areas of southern Sweden
+ Less suitable on Gotland, for example, due to calcareous rock
+ Suitable for small plots
+ Little impact on the garden
+ High-efficiency pump, provides a lot of energy
+ Can provide cooling in the rooms in summer together with a fan convector
+ No visible outdoor unit needed

– Requires drilling
– Major investment in the short term
– Requires permission from the municipality

Geothermal heat pumps and water source heat pumps exist as variants of the ground source heat pump

+Suitable for large plots and agricultural properties
+ No drilling needed
+ Lower installation costs than ground source heating
+ High efficiency, provides a lot of energy
+ No visible outdoor unit needed

– Requires a lot of space to lay down the energy hose.
– Requires digging and restoration of the lawn, since the energy hose gets buried underground.

– Major investment in the short term
– Requires permission from the municipality

With our Heat pump guide, you get a full overview of heating systems and heat pumps, and we guide you through the entire buying process. Heat pumps make a difference - both for you and the climate.