Don’t charge VAT on heat pump servicing | Letter
Mary Massey says the government must look at the expense of maintaining heat pumps, not just subsidise their installationSome thought needs to be given to the cost of maintaining heat...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Mary Massey says the government must look at the expense of maintaining heat pumps, not just subsidise their installation Some thought needs to be given to the cost of maintaining heat pumps ( ‘No one saves the planet if it hits their pocket’: UK heat pump installers fear planned subsidy cuts, 27 October ) I had a heat pump fitted four years ago and it needs an annual service. This year, the cost was £345, which included 20% VAT – £69. It’s all very well providing a subsidy for installation, but the service fee adds substantially to the running costs, and adding the VAT makes a nonsense of a heat pump being economical to run. I contacted the energy minister about this a couple of months ago, but have had no reply. Perhaps the suppliers could also pressure the government to remove VAT from servicing charges? Mary Massey Wilmslow, Cheshire Continue reading...