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Quiz: How much do you know about heat pumps? Let’s myth bust

Heat pumps can make a major difference to your home in terms of comfort and savings.
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THERE REALLY IS no shortage of reasons to make the switch from a fossil fuel boiler to a heat pump.

Whether you’re looking for a more comfortable, stable temperature in your home, trying to bring down your energy bills, or simply eager to reduce your carbon footprint, heat pumps deliver on all fronts. 

Heat pumps are highly efficient heating systems, creating a more comfortable and healthier home. They only use electricity which increasingly comes from renewable sources. Heat is drawn from a low-temperature source, such as the air outside or the ground, which is then converted into higher temperatures and distributed around your home. If you have an old oil or gas boiler that is in need of replacing, now is the time to make your home more comfortable with a heat pump and say goodbye to fossil fuels.

SEAI offers a range of home energy upgrade grants, including grants for heat pumps, to help make homes more comfortable and energy efficient.

How much more energy efficient is a heat pump compared to an oil or gas boiler?
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The same
Twice as efficient

Three times more efficient
What's the maximum grant you can get to install a heat pump in your home through SEAI's Home Energy Upgrade grants?
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€2,000
€3,500

€5,000
€10,500
Between 2019 and 2024, how many heat pumps were installed in Irish homes through home energy upgrade schemes administered by SEAI?
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5,394
10,374

14,194
16,422
Heat pumps work most effectively in...?
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Well-insulated homes
Poorly insulated homes
Do heat pumps work well with traditional radiator systems?
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Yes
No
Approximately what percentage of new Irish homes are being built with heat pumps?
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25%
50%

75%
90%
Which is the most common kind of heat pump?
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Ground source
Air source

Water source
Do heat pumps work when it is cold?
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Yes
No

Sometimes
Depends on the season
What are the key advantages of a heat pump?
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Increased home comfort
Use less energy

Reduced carbon footprint
Supported by government grants

All of the above
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
You're a heat pump expert
You're practically an expert. If you want to start your heat pump journey, you can find out everything you need to know at https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/heat-pump-systems.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Impressive heat pump knowledge
You know your stuff, but you can learn more about starting your heat pump journey at https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/heat-pump-systems.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're a heat pump beginner
You don't know it all yet, but there is plenty of information and resources available to you at https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/heat-pump-systems.
Share your result:

Visit SEAI online to explore other home energy upgrade avenues and learn more about what these upgrades can do for you and your home.

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