Costs
One of the first things homeowners are concerned about is the initial heat pump system cost. Interestingly, heat pump systems are not as expensive to install as many people think. And, after the initial outlay, the energy savings that come with the system will, in the long run, outweigh the initial cost of central air source heat pump.
Plus who wouldn’t like to increase the value of their home? Air source heat pumps have been proven to add significant value to a property. Should you want to sell your home several years down the road, your heat pump system will be one of the major selling points.
Efficiency
Switching from your traditional heating system to an air source heat pump can result in massive energy savings.
Heat pumps have an average coefficient of performance (COP) of 350%. This means that they produce 3.5 kilowatts of heating or cooling power for every 1 kilowatt of electrical energy they consume. Given that conventional gas boilers have a COP of 70-80%, air source heat pumps are the undisputed winners in the heat pump vs. gas debate when it comes to energy efficiency.
How cool is it to have one system for both your heating and cooling needs? That’s an optional extra if you install a heat pump system.
The system can provide space heating or cooling at the touch of a button using a remote, a wall monitor, or a phone app. Due to the nature of its design, air source heating system works very quickly. Once the system has heated or cooled a space, it can sustain the desired temperature for as long as you want.
Servicing & Maintenance
Once you’ve installed a heat pump system, how much work should you put in to make sure that the system stays in top shape for a long time? Fortunately, heat pump systems are a lot easier to maintain than combustion heating systems.
Firstly, heat pump systems usually come with a warranty of up to seven years. Their workmanship warranties can also last for years, and you can often opt for a warranty extension for a fee. Should the system develop a problem, the warranty takes care of it.
The typical air source heating system requires a professional service every year. Such regular maintenance is enough to make the system operate for 25 years or more.
Yes, we are able to service all Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps installed by ourselves only.
In order to ensure you get the maximum performance from your Heat Pump throughout its working life, you need to arrange for the system to be regularly serviced and maintained.
Clean outdoor unit
Anti-freeze check
Cleaning of filters
Removal of any trapped air
Pressure check
Check flow rate and adjust where possible
Check and optimise controller settings
Residential FAQ's
Ground Source Heat Pumps:
Depending on the scope of your outdoor space, a ground source heat pump system can be installed vertically using boreholes or horizontally using trenches.
The size of your outdoor space is a consideration when making plans for a ground source heat pump.
Trenches are the most cost-effective way of installing a ground source heat pump.
Pipes need to be located under the frost line at around 1.2m deep and trenches are roughly 1m wide. For context, an average 4-bedroom house may need 350 linear metres of trenching to provide enough heat transfer for the property’s heating and hot water demand.
If space is at a premium, boreholes tend to be a better option. This involves drilling down vertically (approx max depth 150m/hole before starting another) creating a 6-8inch hole. Each borehole is spaced apart and covered to leave no trace.
The internal plant equipment (GSHP, hot water cylinder and buffer tank) takes up more room than a traditional boiler system so consideration will need to be given as to where to site the heat pump kit.
Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) absorb heat from the ground outside your home, whereas air source heat pumps (ASHPs) absorb heat from the air.
ASHP’s can be simpler and cheaper to install than GSHPs, but they are often less efficient due to the temperature variations of the outdoor environment.
Without a doubt. Ground source heat pumps forego the use of fossil fuels, utilising only small amounts of electricity in order to operate.
This makes them the most environmentally friendly option available on the market.
After the initial installation investment, the long-term savings on energy bills will nearly always outweigh the setup cost of a heat pump system.
What’s more, ground source heat pumps have been proven to add significant value to a property thanks to a growing demand for renewable energy from potential buyers.
Cooling using heat pumps is definitely an option but for most people, it’s a false economy.
In most cases, if you’re looking for a cooling system we recommend standard air conditioning as a straightforward way to cool a space.
A heat pump system heats your home without burning anything, eliminating the risk of carbon monoxide filling your indoor air.
Unlike air conditioning systems, heat pumps don’t dry out the air, so there’s a better balance of humidity and comfort in your living space.
Heat pumps also tend to “hold” a property at the desired temperature rather than rely on spikes or bursts of heating. This ensures your home and its contents are protected from constant changes in temperature
Heat pump systems are a lot easier to maintain than combustion heating systems.
A typical ground source heating system requires a professional service every year. Such regular maintenance is enough to make the system operate for 25 years or more.
A ground source heat pump is no noisier than a modern boiler. When an older boiler starts up or the external flue goes, both these sounds are louder than a ground source heat pump.
Heat pump systems are a lot easier to maintain than combustion heating systems.
A typical ground source heating system requires a professional service every year. Such regular maintenance is enough to make the system operate for 25 years or more.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government-funded subsidy that provides an upfront grant of £7,500 to support the installation of heat pumps. This is available to all homeowners.
Air Source Heat Pumps:
Answer goes here...
Solar PV:
Answer goes here...
EV Chargers:
Answer goes here...
HHR Electric Storage Heaters:
Answer goes here...
Insulation:
Answer goes here...
Commercial FAQ's
Design & Feasibility:
The duration of a study depends on the premises and activity of your business, plus the complexity of the project.
An average feasibility study will usually take between 4-6 weeks, with 8-12 weeks for a follow-up technical study.
The cost of a feasibility study varies based on the size and nature of your business.
Contact us for a free energy consultation and one of our experts can talk you through the feasibility study process and give you an idea of cost.
Commerical Solar Panels:
Answer goes here...
Get a FREE, no obligation consultation
If you have a question that isn't answered above, or you would like to discuss your own specific heating and plumbing needs, please get in touch. We're here to help!