Electric heating

When electric heating is worth it

To be honest: direct electric heating is more expensive per kWh than gas. As a primary heating source it only makes sense in a well-insulated home. It excels as supplementary heating for a bathroom or study, in a home without a gas connection, or as a quick stopgap. In new-build properties, electric is often the logical choice.

• A smart choice as a supplementary heating source or for a well-insulated room
• Makes sense without a connection to the gas mains
• A quick stopgap if your main system fails
• New-build properties from 2025 onwards: no new gas connections in Flanders

Heat pump water heater for your hot water

A heat pump water heater extracts heat from the ambient air and uses three to four times less electricity than a conventional electric water heater. It needs a space of around 10 cubic metres that doesn't get too cold, such as a storage room or garage. Ahmed connects the electricity, water and condensate drain, and neatly conceals everything.

• Three to four times less electricity than a conventional electric water heater
• Requires a space of approximately 10 cubic metres; it mustn't be too cold
• The unit costs approximately 2,000 to 4,500 euros, plus installation
• 6 per cent VAT and a grant may be available via Mijn VerbouwPremie

Connection, control and inspection

Ahmed will connect your appliance to its own, properly fused circuit and neatly conceal the wiring. If you want to control the heating room by room, or link it to your solar panels, he will install the relevant thermostat or smart control system. After installation, he checks that your system complies with AREI regulations.