Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the air outside, that can then be used to heat your home via radiators, underfloor heating, or warm air convectors as well as providing hot water.
Air source heat pumps extract heat from the air outside in the same way that a fridge extracts heat from its inside. It can extract heat from the air even when it is as cold as -15° C.
What are the benefits of a heat pump?
Lower fuel bills if you are replacing a conventional heating system Potential £5000-£6000 grant available
Lower your carbon footprint
Minimal maintenance needed
Easier installation process
Is an air source heat pump right for me?
Do you have somewhere to put the unit?
You'll need a place outside your home where it can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It needs plenty of
room
around it to get a good air-flow.
Is your home well insulated?
Air source heat pumps work best when producing heat at lower temperatures than conventional boilers, it is advised
that
your home is well insulated and draught-proofed for the heating system to be as effective as possible.
What type of heating system will you use?
Air source heat pumps perform better with underfloor heating than with radiator-based
systems because of the lower water temperatures required.
Is the system intended for a new development?
If you combine the installation process with other building work it can reduce the overall cost of installing the
system.
