Often, when the time to renew heating approaches, doubts arise about the viability of maintaining oil boilers or making the switch to climate control systems based on renewable electricity, such as aerothermal energy. In a market undergoing transformation, the decision involves assessing both the logistics of the system and the long-term vision of energy efficiency.
The operation: Combustion vs. Thermal exchange
The technical contrast is clear. While an oil boiler relies on combustion to generate heat — with the energy loss that this entails through exhaust gases — aerothermal energy acts as an exchanger that harnesses the energy contained in the outside air.
- Oil:It is a traditional solution, with efficiencies that rarely exceed 90-95% under optimal conditions and that depends on the supply and storage of fuel.
- Aerothermal energy:Through a thermodynamic cycle, an aerothermal unit can achieve efficiencies (COP) greater than 300% or 400%. This reduces electricity consumption and allows us to depend less on fluctuations in fossil fuel prices.
Investment and funding opportunities
It is true that the switch to aerothermal energy requires a higher initial investment, but the monthly operating costs are significantly lower. Moreover, nowadays the energy transition receives institutional support: when we assess your project, we always analyse whether your installation can benefit from existing aid or grants. These aids are a key piece in reducing the entry barrier and significantly shortening the payback period of the investment.
Comprehensive Comparison: Diesel vs. Aerothermal
Long-term maintenance and operability
One aspect we value highly in our support is simplicity. Diesel boilers require periodic cleaning of the burner and responsible management of the fuel. Aerothermal energy, having no combustion, is closer to the maintenance of an air conditioning unit, being a cleaner system with no waste management.
Expert advice:Before making a decision, the key is not to look for the most expensive model, but to check the insulation of the dissipation system you already have (radiators or underfloor heating). Aerothermal energy can work with both, but optimal performance is achieved when the distribution system is adapted. A small adjustment in the installation of the radiators is often enough to maximise efficiency from day one.
Do you need to assess whether your installation is ready?
At ANPE, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We conduct a technical study to compare the current cost of your bill against the improvements you would gain with the upgrade. Contact us for a technical assessment.
