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Heat Pump Saves Retiree £500, Calls it Game-Changer
6 Feb
Summary
- Heat pump user enjoys consistently warm home, unlike boiler fluctuations.
- Government scheme offered £7,500 off upfront cost for heat pump installation.
- Retiree's monthly heating bill was £60, with £500 credit from March to September.
Geoff Shepherd, a 59-year-old retiree from Atherton, Greater Manchester, has embraced heat pump technology, reporting consistent home warmth and substantial cost savings.
He switched from a gas boiler, finding the heat pump maintains a steady temperature without fluctuations. Shepherd benefited from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which provided £7,500 off the initial installation cost.
Octopus Energy recommended the Cosy 6 model for his home. Installation, which included temporary heating, took four days and was described as stress-free.
