Heizungen: Wärmepumpe oder Infrarotheizung – wann lohnt sich was?
Heizen mit Strom liegt im Trend: Infrarotheizungen sind im Einbau deutlich günstiger als Wärmepumpen, arbeiten aber weniger effizient. Zwei Experten erklären, wann sich welche Heizung rechnet.
Gas prices continue to rise. As of late October, the wholesale price for European natural gas surpassed 100 euros per megawatt-hour, almost tripling since February before the Iran war began. Meanwhile, German gas reserves remain unusually low. As demand increases in winter, prices are expected to keep climbing. This prompts the question of alternatives to gas heating.
Many experts consider electricity a future-proof choice for heating, as even though the electricity price can be linked to gas prices, renewables help mitigate the impact. Homeowners looking to heat with electricity have two options: thermopumps are considered a dream solution but are still comparatively expensive to install. In contrast, infrared heaters are significantly cheaper upfront. So, the question arises: Is direct electricity heating sufficient in certain cases?
The Handelsblatt interviewed energy experts and compared the costs of installation and operation to find out. Timo Leukefeld, an energy expert and self-employed building planner in Freiberg, sees numerous advantages of direct electricity heating. He believes that in certain circumstances, it could even be more economical than a thermopump. "In particular, infrared heaters are practically unbeatable in new builds and energy-savvy buildings," states Leukefeld.
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