Heat pump guide for Switzerland
The guide from waermepumpen-guide.ch brings together the key topics for owners in Switzerland: types of heat pumps, costs, older buildings, radiators, borehole heat exchangers, electricity consumption, subsidies and comparison of quotes.
Fundamentals and systems
Heat pumps in Switzerland: types, costs and planningHeat pumps in Switzerland: types, costs, subsidies in 2026, suitability for older buildings, electricity consumption and quote comparisons – explained clearly and concisely.
Air-to-water heat pump: advantages, disadvantages and costsAir-to-water heat pump in Switzerland: function, costs in 2026, advantages and disadvantages, sound insulation, suitability in older buildings and tips for comparing quotes.
Borehole heat pump: drilling, permit and costsBorehole heat pump in Switzerland: drilling, permit, geological suitability, costs in 2026, advantages and disadvantages as well as tips for comparing quotes.
Costs and economic viability
Electricity consumption of a heat pump: consumption, costs and saving tipsHow much electricity does a heat pump need? Consumption, seasonal performance factor, electricity costs in 2026, influencing factors and practical saving tips – clearly explained.
Compare heat pump quotes: Checklist for SwitzerlandHow to compare heat pump quotes correctly: What you should pay attention to regarding heating output, domestic hot water, dismantling, sound insulation, subsidy, service, and warranty.
How much does a heat pump cost in Switzerland?How much does a heat pump cost in Switzerland? Guidelines for 2026 by type, all cost items, operating costs, subsidy and tips for comparing quotes.
Renovation and combinations
Combining a heat pump with photovoltaicsCombining a heat pump with photovoltaics: increasing self-consumption, producing domestic hot water with solar power and planning systems correctly – realistically explained for 2026.
Heat pump with radiators: is it possible?Heat pumps with radiators: when they work, the required flow temperature, when replacement is worthwhile and what it costs.
Heat pump subsidies in Switzerland 2026Heat pump subsidies in Switzerland in 2026: the Buildings Programme, cantonal contributions, requirements and applying before implementation – explained concisely.
Heat pump in older buildings: requirements and costsDoes a heat pump work in an older building? How flow temperature, radiators and insulation affect suitability, what costs arise and how to compare quotes.
Heating replacement and planning
Domestic hot water with a heat pump: water heater, storage and planningProducing domestic hot water with a heat pump: tanks, hot water heat pumps, drinking water hygiene, photovoltaics, cost factors and planning.
Heat pump or gas heating: which is worthwhile?Heat pump or gas heating? Comparing purchase and running costs, CO₂, subsidies, regulation and suitability for older buildings in Switzerland.
Noise protection for heat pumps: rules in SwitzerlandNoise protection for heat pumps: proof of compliance with noise requirements, location, measures and the rules for air-to-water heat pumps in Switzerland.
Sizing a heat pump: calculating the output correctlySizing a heat pump correctly: heating load instead of boiler output, required data, domestic hot water, flow temperature and typical errors in design.
Replacing oil heating with a heat pump: costs and processReplacing oil heating with a heat pump: process, costs in 2026, tank disposal, dismantling, subsidy and comparison of quotes – explained step by step.
Systems, new builds and operation
Water-to-water heat pump: requirements, permit and costsWater-to-water heat pumps in Switzerland: groundwater as the source, permits, requirements, costs in 2026, efficiency and comparing quotes.
Replacing a heat pump: when refurbishment or replacement is worthwhileRefurbish or replace an old heat pump? Service life, repair versus replacement, checks, costs in 2026, subsidies and quote comparison – clearly explained.
Common mistakes in heat pump planningPlanning a heat pump: The most common mistakes regarding building inspection, flow temperature, sizing, sound insulation, subsidy, and comparison of quotes – how to avoid them.
Heat pump in new builds: planning, costs and efficiencyPlanning a heat pump in a new build: system selection, underfloor heating, photovoltaics, domestic hot water, plant room and efficiency – an overview for clients in 2026.
Brine-to-water heat pump: benefits, costs and requirementsBrine-to-water heat pumps in Switzerland: operation, borehole heat exchangers, ground collectors, energy piles, costs in 2026, permits, benefits and comparing quotes.
Frequently asked questions about the heat pump guide
Who is the guide intended for?
For owners in Switzerland who are replacing an existing heating system, planning a new build, or want to examine heat pump, photovoltaic and subsidy options together.
Does the guide replace professional planning?
No. It helps with preparation and comparison of quotes. For sizing, permits, sound insulation and hydraulic integration, a property-specific plan is required.
Why is the focus on Switzerland?
Subsidies, permits, electricity tariffs, noise protection and borehole rules are strongly shaped by cantonal and municipal regulations in Switzerland. Therefore, Swiss framework conditions are central.