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AnswerAir-source vs ground-source heat pump?
Air-source is cheaper to install (£8k–£14k) and suits most homes. Ground-source is more efficient and cheaper to run but costs far more (£18k–£35k) and needs land for boreholes or trenches.
In more detail
Unless you have plenty of garden and a big heat demand, air-source is the pragmatic choice for the vast majority of UK homes.
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2026 figures, based on Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem & gov.uk data · always confirm with a professional survey.