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Reader's question: Company increases heat pump bill by 25% without consultation. Is it allowed?

Reader's question: Company increases heat pump bill by 25% without consultation. Is it allowed?

A homeowner faced a surprise price increase when an installation company billed over €8,200 for a heat pump initially quoted at €6,500. The article addresses the legal limitations on price hikes and whether companies can charge significantly more than their initial estimates without prior agreement.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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