Heat pumps and A/C in Dublin 1
North inner city, IFSC, Mountjoy Square
Homes in Dublin 1
A mix of IFSC and docklands apartments and Georgian terraces around Mountjoy and Parnell Square.
City centre apartments
Apartments built from the 1990s on are often on electric storage heaters, which makes the switch financially attractive. The big hurdle is the management company: you'll need written consent for any outdoor unit, and balcony space is often tight. Air to air units are common here.
Typical heat pump prices in Dublin 1
Air to water heat pump, installed, adjusted for the local housing stock. After grants assumes the maximum SEAI support for replacing an oil, gas or storage system.
| Home | Before grants | After grants |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | €9,000 to €12,600 | €0 to €1,100 |
| Mid terrace house | €12,600 to €16,700 | €0 to €2,200 |
| Semi detached / end of terrace | €13,500 to €18,000 | €0 to €3,500 |
| Detached house | €14,400 to €20,700 | €0 to €6,200 |
Estimates checked October 2026. Insulation work and supply upgrades are extra. The maximum house grant is €14,500.
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What installers will look at
- Heat loss: an SEAI technical assessment confirms the home is efficient enough for the grant.
- Radiators: older or smaller radiators often need upsizing for a heat pump's lower flow temperature.
- Outdoor unit position: away from the front of the house and far enough from neighbours to meet noise limits.
- Planning: most domestic heat pumps are exempt from planning permission if they meet the size, position and noise conditions.
- Management company: apartments need written consent before any outdoor unit is fitted.