A decisive criterion: the installation cost always to the advantage of gas
The purchase and installation price of a heating system is A determining factor For households. To this game, The gas boiler takes hands down.
- A gas boiler costs on average Between 4,000 and 7,000 eurosinstallation comprise.
- A heat pump reached 12,000 to 15,000 eurosor even more depending on the necessary models and arrangements.
If the heat pumps benefit financial assistance like Maprimerenov ‘their price often remains two to three times higher than that of a gas boiler. For households with a tight budget, this additional cost is a major brakeeven with subsidies.
The price of drops down, a weight argument
Moreover, The price of gas has decreased in recent years on wholesale marketsmaking this fuel more attractive. In the short term, Heating yourself with gas often costs less than the electricity necessary for the operation of a CAP.
Result: many households prefer an affordable solution immediately, rather than investing in a more profitable long -term alternative.
A simpler installation and reliable heating
Fewer technical constraints for The gas boiler
Install a heat pump is not always easyespecially in old housing. Unlike a gas boiler that easily integrates with existing installationsa heat pump may require major work :
- Improvement of insulation To avoid heat losses.
- Required outdoor space To install the outdoor unit.
- Radiator replacement If those in place are not compatible with a low temperature system.
So many obstacles that complicate The energy transition And discourage certain households.
Better performance in Cold climates
If the heat pump is very effective in most regions, it can lose in performance when temperatures fall sharply. Below -5 or -10 ° Cits yield decreases and It must consume more electricity To maintain the temperature.
In cold areas, many French people remain skeptical and prefer a proven system, capable of guaranteeing constant heat without loss of power.
The inertia of habits and mistrust of new technologies
Changing heating system is a heavy decision, which imposes sometimes unforeseen adaptations and costs. Many French people hesitate to turn to a heat pump For fear of the unknown.
- The gas boiler is perceived as reliable : It has existed for a long time and its performance is known.
- The CAP still suffers from a mixed image : some people fear frequent breakdowns, expensive maintenance or noise pollution linked to the external unit.
Even if modern heat pumps are more and more efficient, These psychological brakes slow down their adoption.
An energy transition that must be better accompanied
A lack of pedagogy on PAC benefits
If the public authorities encourage the installation of heat pumps, Many French people still lack precise information on their real profitability.
- Long -term energy savings are sometimes poorly explained.
- Winter performance are not always well understood.
- Financial aid are considered complex and insufficient to compensate for the high initial cost.
Better communication and personalized support could facilitate the transition to more ecological solutions.
To hybrid alternatives and A progressive transition?
Rather than a brutal replacement of gas boilers with CAPs, An intermediate solution could be considered.
Hybrid boilers, combining gas and heat pumpbegin to emerge as an interesting alternative. They allow to enjoy the best of two technologiesby reducing gas consumption while limiting the constraints of a PAC alone.
Hydrogen boilers, still in development phase, could also represent a solution of the future. They would offer A more ecological alternative without completely upsetting current infrastructure.
A transition that will take time
Gas heating has Not yet said his last worddespite the efforts in favor of the energy transition.
If the heat pump is promising technologyits massive adoption still comes up against economic and practical realities which slow down the change.
What to remember:
✔ The cost of purchasing and installing a CAP remains a major obstacledespite financial aid.
✔ The gas boiler is easier to install and adapts better to old housing.
✔ PAC performance in winter is sometimes perceived as insufficientwhich worries certain households.
✔ Habits and distrust of new technologies slow down the transition.
✔ Hybrid or alternative solutions, such as the hydrogen boiler, could facilitate a more progressive evolution.
By integrating economic constraints and realities on the ground, the energy transition may be better accepted and more efficient in the long term.
