Heat Pump

Heat pumps represent the future of home heating. They extract thermal energy from the ambient air to heat and cool your home, as well as produce hot water, consuming up to 60-70% less energy than traditional gas boilers.

The MAFER-COOL KFT team provides an end-to-end service: from energy assessment and system design through installation to ongoing maintenance. We also help our clients navigate available government grants.

The COP (Coefficient of Performance) is the key metric for heat pump efficiency. A COP of 4.0 means that for every 1 kWh of electricity consumed, the heat pump delivers 4 kWh of heat. This is why heat pumps are so much more efficient than traditional gas boilers or electric heaters, which can never exceed a COP of 1.0. The actual COP varies with outdoor temperature — the colder it gets, the harder the heat pump has to work — but modern systems maintain excellent efficiency even at -15 degrees C.

For whole-house heating, especially if you plan to completely replace a gas boiler, an air-to-water system is the recommended choice. It integrates with your existing underfloor heating or radiators and also provides domestic hot water. For individual rooms, supplemental heating, or situations where a quick and cost-effective retrofit is needed, air-to-air units offer an excellent solution with minimal installation effort.

The economics of heat pumps are compelling and continue to improve as gas prices rise and electricity from renewable sources becomes cheaper. A typical Hungarian family home (100-150 m²) with moderate insulation spends approximately 300,000 - 500,000 HUF per year on gas heating. Switching to an air-to-water heat pump with underfloor heating can reduce this to 90,000 - 150,000 HUF per year in electricity costs, representing annual savings of 200,000 - 350,000 HUF.

When government grants cover 30-50% of the upfront investment, the payback period shortens to as little as 3-5 years. After that, the savings go directly into your pocket for the remaining 10-15 years of the system's life. Additionally, a heat pump installation increases your property's energy rating and market value, which is increasingly important as energy performance certificates become a factor in property transactions.

We provide a detailed, personalised payback calculation as part of our free initial consultation, taking into account your specific property, current energy costs, and the proposed system. This gives you a clear picture of the expected savings before making any commitment.