Heb ik vloerverwarming nodig voor een warmtepomp?

Voor een hybride warmtepomp meestal niet, die werkt met bestaande radiatoren. Voor all-electric helpen lagetemperatuur-radiatoren of vloerverwarming om het rendement hoog te houden.

Kan ik later van hybride naar volledig elektrisch?

Ja. Veel mensen beginnen hybride en stappen later over als de woning verder is geïsoleerd. We adviseren je graag over een toekomstvaste opstelling.

Houdt een hybride warmtepomp mijn huis warm in de winter?

Ja. Op koude dagen springt de cv-ketel bij, zodat je comfort gelijk blijft. De warmtepomp doet het werk zolang dat zuiniger is.

Voor zowel hybride als all-electric lucht-waterwarmtepompen kun je in 2026 ISDE-subsidie aanvragen, mits het apparaat op de apparatenlijst van RVO staat.

Hybrid heat pump or fully electric? How to make the right choice

Choosing hybrid? View the hybrid heat pump

A heat pump extracts heat from the outside air to heat your home and water, using much less or no natural gas at all. There are two main types: the hybrid heat pump and the fully electric (all-electric) heat pump. The best choice mainly depends on your insulation, your radiators, your current gas consumption and your budget.

In short

Hybrid = heat pump plus your existing central heating boiler, the accessible first step
All-electric = completely off gas, requires good insulation
In winter, the central heating boiler assists with a hybrid system; an all-electric system is sized for this
You can apply for the ISDE subsidy for both types

Hybridwith your central heating boiler

All-electricwithout gas

ISDEfor both types

Hybrid heat pump: the smart first step

A hybrid heat pump works alongside your existing central heating boiler. The heat pump does most of the heating; on the coldest days and for domestic hot water, the central heating boiler steps in. This instantly reduces your gas consumption without having to adapt your entire home.

Usually works with your existing radiators
Less demanding insulation requirements
Lower investment than all-electric
Suitable for many existing homes

Hybrid heat pump indoor unit with buffer tank against a brick wall — A hybrid setup works in tandem with your existing central heating boiler.

Fully electric: completely off gas

An all-electric air-to-water heat pump heats your home and domestic hot water without gas. This requires a well-insulated home and preferably low-temperature heat distribution, such as underfloor heating or larger radiators. The investment is higher, but you can get rid of your gas connection entirely. Also read what all-electric costs and whether you need to replace your radiators.

All-electric air-to-water heat pump outdoor unit on the facade — An all-electric heat pump heats your home completely without gas.

How do they perform in winter?

During freezing temperatures, the efficiency of any air-source heat pump drops because there is less heat to extract from the outside air. With a hybrid , the central heating boiler then takes over (partially); this keeps your home comfortable, even if it is less well-insulated. An all-electric heat pump is sized so that it keeps your home warm even on cold days, potentially with an electric back-up heating element for the coldest spells. More about this in heat pump in winter.

Comparison at a glance

	Hybrid	Fully electric
Gas	Less gas, boiler remains	No gas needed anymore
Insulation	Moderate to reasonable often suffices	Good insulation required
Radiators	Usually existing radiators	Preferably low-temperature distribution
Hot water	Via the central heating boiler	Via a domestic hot water cylinder with the heat pump
Investment	Lower	Higher
ISDE subsidy	Yes, if the appliance is on the RVO list	Yes, if the appliance is on the RVO list

Which one suits you?

Rule of thumb: if your home is moderately to reasonably insulated, hybrid is usually the wisest first step. If your home is well-insulated (or you plan to make it so) and you really want to get off gas, then all-electric interesting. Are you unsure? We will check it free of charge during an on-site survey. For both types, you can Applying for ISDE subsidyThe total cost is detailed at heat pump costs.

First hybrid, later all-electric?

We will assess your insulation and radiators on-site and advise which step will yield the most benefit now.

View the hybrid heat pump

Frequently asked questions

Do I need underfloor heating for a heat pump?

For a hybrid heat pump, usually not, as it works with existing radiators. For all-electric, low-temperature radiators or underfloor heating help maintain high efficiency.

Can I switch from hybrid to all-electric later?

Yes. Many people start with a hybrid and switch later once the home has been further insulated. We are happy to advise you on a future-proof setup.

Does a hybrid heat pump keep my house warm in winter?

Yes. On cold days, the central heating boiler will assist, ensuring your comfort remains the same. The heat pump does the work as long as it is more economical.

Do I get a subsidy?

For both hybrid and all-electric air-to-water heat pumps, you can in 2026 Applying for ISDE subsidyprovided the device is on the RVO's list of approved appliances.