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AnswerAre heat pumps good for old houses?
Yes — heat pumps work in old and period homes, but you usually need to improve insulation and fit larger radiators first so the system can run at a low, efficient flow temperature.
In more detail
Old, solid-wall homes lose more heat, so the trick is reducing heat loss and using bigger radiators or underfloor heating. Done right, a heat pump heats a Victorian house perfectly well.
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2026 figures, based on Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem & gov.uk data · always confirm with a professional survey.