Air source heat pump transfer heat from the outside air to water, which heats your rooms via radiators or underfloor heating. This makes them more efficient, since they deliver more heat energy than the electrical energy they consume. That makes the heat-pump system more efficient to run than a traditional fuel burning heating system. Heat pumps can also heat water stored in a hot water cylinder for your hot taps, showers and baths.
Air source heat pumps (ASHP) a perfect match for your underfloor heating systems.
Floors cover a much larger areas than radiators, so they don’t need to get as hot to provide the same amount of heat.
If you have radiators in your home, and you are switching your heating system to an air source heat pump, you might need to upgrade your existing radiators.
Please book one of our engineers to give you professional advice about upgrading your heating system.
Modern air source heat pumps are able to work efficiently for close to 25 years before they need replacing.
Air source heat pumps use the outside air to heat your home.
You can significantly reduce your carbon emissions if you are switching from a gas, coal or electricity based heating system.
You can reduce your energy bills as you’ll be using the outside air for your heating system.
Your savings will be even higher if you are switching from an electric or coal-based system.
Depending on the air source heat pump, you can also use it to heat your water.
To be able to heat water, the flow temperature needs to be approximately 55°C.
If your system is only designed for space heating, the flow temperature will be 35°.
Air source heat pumps are low maintenance, but there are a few things that you can do to ensure optimal performance of your heat pump.
These include cleaning filters, occasionally checking for system leaks, checking refrigerant levels, etc.
Servicing and maintenance should be done by a technician once a year by a certified installer.
Installing an air source heat pump can take as little as two days. It is easier than installing a ground source heat pump.
A domestic air source heat pump typically does not require planning permissions,
however it is always advised to check with the local authority before you start your process.
No fuel storage is needed with air source heat pumps, because the fuel used is the outside air.
Compared to oil-fired boilers for example, you need to store the oil somewhere, which would take up extra space on your property.
With air source heat pump you won’t have to pay additional fees for oil or wood pellets deliveries.
Please book one of our engineers to give you professional advice about upgrading your heating system.