Discover The Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps!
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Our Complete Guide to Air Source Heat Pumps in The UK.
Interested in learning about how upgrading your old heating system can benefit you? Stick around, and we’ll walk you through the different types of heat pumps, how they work, what they cost, and the potential savings you can expect from a heat pump installation.
Proven!
Heat pumps use the tried and tested principle of a refrigerant cycle (like your fridge at home) to heat your home.
Carbon Zero!
Cost-effective, renewable, and a low maintenance alternative to combustion systems like your gas boiler.
Funds Available!
The boiler upgrade scheme, backed by the government, gives homeowners £7,500 off the installation cost.
Cut Your Gas Bill!
By replacing your system you could save thousands on your energy bills and will reduce your carbon footprint.
How does a heat pump work?
So, how exactly do heat pumps work? It’s often described as fridge but in reverse. That isn’t far off as it uses the same principles of a refrigerant cycle.
A heat pump works by extracting what heat is outside and transferring it into your home. An air source heat pump takes heat from the air outside, while a ground source heat pump absorbs warmth from the ground.
They use a chemical substance known as a refrigerant in them. What heat, or energy, they’ve managed to extract from the outside is transferred to the refrigerant. The heat pump then squeezes (“compresses”) the refrigerant to increase it’s temperature. Once hot enough it transfers this heat to water flowing through your home.
Heat pumps are known for their high efficiency, with efficiency ratings as high as 400%. This means for every 1 unit of energy used they produce up to 4 times more, helping you enjoy optimal heating and save on your heating bill at the same time.
Are heat pumps worth it?
Yes, heat pumps are worth it! One of the main benefits of installing a heat pump is that they offer savings on your yearly energy bills and as they are designed to last you can expect to see savings for many years to come.
Air source heat pumps run on electricity, and all indicators point to gas prices rising and electricity falling. As this happens you will see even bigger savings by making the switch.
Heat pumps are also worth it because of their reduced impact on the environment. They are 3-4 times more efficient than traditional heating or cooling systems, meaning that they produce fewer carbon emissions than a gas boiler and an air conditioning unit.
The Costs
The cost of an air source heat pump will vary on the grants you are eligible for, the size of the heat pump your home requires and how much work is involved to upgrade your current heating system so that it works with an air source heat pump.
Installing an air source heat pump typically costs you between £6,000 and £10,000 after the grant.
| Household Size | Heat Pump | Estimated Cost After Grant |
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| 2 bedroom | 5kW | £6,000 - £7,000 |
| 3 - 4 bedrooms | 9-12kW | £7,000 - £9,000 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14+kW | £9,000 - £12,000 |
Grants Available
As you can see there is significant contribution required to install an air source heat pump. The good news is there are several grants available to help those who wish to make the switch.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
ECO4
0% VAT
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives homeowners who have never had a renewable heating system installed before £7,500 off the cost of installation.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) gives opportunity to those on lower incomes to receive larger funding.
Renewable technologies like air source heat pumps and solar panels also currently have no VAT charge associated with them.
System Design Matters!
The most important part about a heat pump installation is the design process. From the information gathered at the survey, a design is done, a system is installed, and then there is no going back.
Because we rely so heavily on information gathered at survey and the design, both steps are carried out “in house” by our specialist engineers.
Heat Pump Sizing
An undersized heat pump will be unable to heat your home adequately in the colder months. If your system has been installed during warmer weather then it can take time for this problem to show itself.
Whilst the idea of having excess energy available could be appealing, subsequently, the reality is that you will experience excessive energy costs instead. It is arguably as bad as undersizing due to an effect known as ‘cycling’ that can occur.
Design Temperature
We allow you to choose the temperature you wish to achieve in the house. This is achievable in every single room, ensuring you are warm in your home even in the coldest of winters.
Our standard is 20°c, all year round.
Maintaining a steady, ambient temperature throughout your home can feel much warmer than running your boiler at higher temperatures for just a few hours at a time.
Flow Temperature
This is the temperature going through your home to radiators and/or underfloor heating.
Practicality must be considered;
The lower the flow temperature, the larger the radiators, and this also means the greater the system efficiency.
We find that a design temperature of 45 degrees is the ‘sweet spot’ where a compromise has been made between system efficiency/cost/practicality.
Our Process
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FAQs
Yes heat pumps work well in the UK climate. They are installed across the world in both hot and cold countries, and because of the moderate climate of the UK they perform very well in this country too.
Generally, the existing pipework in a house can accommodate a heat pump installation without requiring major changes. However, we can determine whether any adjustments need to be made when we survey your home.
We recommend having a hot water cylinder installed at the same time as your air source heat pump to achieve maximum efficiency and ensure you have ample hot water when you need it
A typical install which doesn’t require too many pipework alterations will last between 2-3 days. The length of work will be discussed with you once we have designed a system for your property.
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