The diploma thesis is concerned with selection of the optimal heat pump for model family house heating (and domestic hot water – DHW - preparation) where the preferred aspect is the fastest economic return. As a part of the diploma thesis there is an introduction into the heat pumps field and also heat pumps dividing according to their lowpotential heat withdrawing. Calculating part includes both heat loss and electric energy consumption calculation of the object. Moreover there is stated a presentation of leading heat pump producers in the Czech Republic, including their price bids which are compared with their economic return. In conclusion there is presented an economic comparison of electric energy consumption of the object which is pro...