New trend of household heating in 2026: Why are air source heat pumps replacing gas and electric boilers comprehensively?

1.Air source heat pumps are becoming the new mainstream of global heating

1.1As energy prices continue to rise, more and more households are seeking more energy-efficient and safer heating methods. Air source heat pumps have therefore entered the public eye.
1.2Compared with traditional gas boilers and electric boilers, air source heat pumps have lower energy consumption and safer operation. It uses an electrically driven compressor to provide heating by absorbing heat from the air, without the need for combustion.
1.3 Therefore, more and more countries are listing air source heat pumps as important products for energy conservation and carbon reduction.

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2.Why can air source heat pumps save up to 75% of energy?

2.1 Air source heat pumps have a high energy efficiency ratio, reaching 3.5~5.0. That is to say, consuming 1 unit of electricity can yield 3.5-5 units of heat.
In contrast, electric boilers can only generate 1 part of heat, while gas boilers generate approximately 0.85-0.95 parts of heat. Therefore, air source heat pumps can directly reduce household energy expenses.
2.3 In addition, the air source heat pump supports intelligent temperature control. Users can automatically adjust the operating mode according to the room temperature. This further reduces unnecessary energy consumption.

3.Air source heat pumps are safer, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable

3.1 No open flames and no risk of gas leakage.
During operation, there is no smoke or exhaust emissions, which helps improve air quality.
3.3 Stable heat output, suitable for underfloor heating, radiators, and fan coil units. In winter, indoor temperatures are warmer with smaller temperature differences.

4.Future trend: installation costs decrease, global demand continues to increase

4.1Due to market expansion, the cost of air source heat pumps has continued to decline in recent years.
4.2 Multiple governments provide subsidies to promote energy-saving upgrades, making it increasingly cost-effective to install air source heat pumps.
4.3 It is expected that the annual growth rate of the air source heat pump market will continue to remain at 15% to 20% from 2026 to 2030.

Air source heat pumps are not only energy-saving, but also safer and more environmentally friendly. With policy support from various countries and a decrease in installation costs, it will gradually replace gas boilers and electric boilers as the new global standard for household heating.