AIR & GROUND SOURCE

Heat Pumps

Benefits of Heat Pumps

A home heating solution that uses air, or ground, temperature to deliver hot water for your heating system. Choose from our tried and tested range of heat pumps and lead the way in enjoying carbon-reducing, greener heating.

  • Energy Efficiency: Converts energy efficiently
  • Reduced Carbon Footprint: Lowers emissions significantly.
  • Cost Savings: Reduces energy bills.
  • Versatility: Year-round heating and cooling.
  • Low Maintenance: Minimal upkeep required.

How Heat Pumps Work

    • Heat pumps efficiency rate300%
    • Renewable energy provided by a heat pump80%

An air source heat pump harnesses the air's energy to heat and supply hot water to your house. It employs electricity to activate the pump's components, moving energy from the heat source to the heating system or heat sink.

Solar Thermal

Installing solar thermal hot water heating requires minimal upheaval and can deliver considerable cost savings, making this type of renewable technology a practical and cost-effective option for new-builds and existing properties.

  • Produces up to 60% of a property’s annual hot water – as much as 100% in summer.
  • Suitable for every home, whether new build or retrofit.
  • Low-cost investment.
  • On-roof and in-roof solar panels available.

Financial Support

Numerous grants and incentives are on offer to assist with the initial costs of transitioning to a heat pump, plus heat pumps are exempt from VAT.

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Heat Pump FAQs

1Which Heat Pump is More Efficient?
Air source heat pumps depend on fluctuating outside air temperatures, unlike the consistent ground temperatures that ground source pumps utilize, making the latter generally more efficient. However, ground source systems have higher installation costs, making air source pumps more popular.
2How Should Heat Pumps Operate for Optimal Efficiency?
Heat pumps excel when continuously running at low temperatures, unlike boilers which operate intermittently at high temperatures. They're ideally controlled by a weather compensation system, adjusting to both external and internal temperatures, ensuring steady, efficient heating without the rapid temperature changes typical of boilers.
3What are Heat Pump Servicing Requirements?
Heat pumps have simpler servicing needs than boilers, but whether homeowners or professionals should do this varies. Ground Source heat pumps mostly require checks, especially for the correct levels and effectiveness of the anti-freeze fluid in the loop system, and maintaining water pressure. Air Source heat pumps need the external unit clear of debris and internal filters cleaned or replaced as per manufacturer guidelines. Both types may require servicing of any connected unvented mains pressure hot water cylinders.
4How Do Heat Pump Running Costs Compare?
Running costs for heat pumps depend on the house's insulation and design. In well-insulated homes built to new standards, they're often cheaper to operate than gas or oil-fired boilers, especially at low temperatures around 40ºC. Efficiency drops and costs rise at higher temperatures, due to poor insulation, undersized radiators, or when heating water to higher temperatures.
5Can Heat Pumps Work with Existing Boilers?
Yes, through a hybrid system combining a gas boiler and an air-to-water heat pump. This setup allows the heat pump to handle most heating, with the boiler kicking in during colder months for extra warmth or hot water, minimizing the need for immediate system or home upgrades.
6What Are Heat Pump Installation Costs?
Installation costs vary by home and heat pump type, with air-to-water models around £8k and ground source up to £20k, influenced by site specifics and existing system compatibility. Grants and incentives like The Boiler Upgrade Scheme, plus VAT exemption, can significantly lower initial expenses.
7Are Heat Pumps Noisy?
Air source heat pumps, with their external fans, are noisier than ground source pumps. However, their noise level is generally low compared to typical outdoor sounds and rarely causes complaints.
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