⚡ Heat pump & meter cupboard

A heat pump is coming. Is your meter cupboard ready?

In 2025, some 126,000 to 136,000 heat pumps were sold in the Netherlands. Those going off gas often discover late that the meter cupboard has to keep up — we make sure you know beforehand.

Why a heat pump needs a dedicated circuit

A heat pump is a heavy consumer that runs day and night, with peaks when the compressor starts up. That's why it almost always gets its own circuit in the fuse box — preventing the heat pump and other appliances from getting in each other's way and tripping the power unexpectedly.

In many older fuse boxes that space simply isn't there anymore. Then extending or replacing the fuse box is the first step — before the heat pump itself is installed.

Hybrid or all-electric?

What the heat pump asks of your meter cupboard depends on the type.

Hybrid heat pump

Works together with your gas boiler and has a modest electrical power draw. A dedicated circuit on a single phase is usually sufficient — a nice first step without major changes to the connection.

All-electric heat pump

Takes over heating completely and requires more power, especially in larger homes. Then a 3-phase connection quickly comes into the picture — often together with other electric plans.

3-phase: think one step ahead

For larger, all-electric homes, 3-phase is often the logical foundation. Not just for the heat pump itself, but especially for the combination: a heat pump plus an EV charger plus induction cooking on one single-phase connection quickly becomes a tight squeeze.

Is a heat pump on your planning, and are you also considering an EV charger or induction? Then it's smart to prepare the meter cupboard properly in one go. That saves double costs — and you only need an engineer in your home once.

Honest about subsidy

For the heat pump itself there's the ISDE subsidy: depending on the type it can amount to about € 3,700. But note: there is no subsidy for adapting the fuse box or upgrading the connection. Those costs are your own — which is why we simply state them honestly upfront in the price estimate.

Frequently asked questions

Heat pump on the planning?

Have your meter cupboard checked in advance. You'll receive an honest price estimate within 1 business day — no obligations, including advice on whether 3-phase makes sense for you.

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