Air Source Heat
Pumps
What is it?
An air source heat pump is a heating system. Air source heat pumps can deliver heat in temperatures as low as -20°C and for much longer than your common gas boiler. With the 2030 ban on installing gas boilers in new builds, they are becoming more and more popular. Air source heat pumps work in a similar way to a freezer, by drawing heat out of the air absorbing it into a fluid which causes it to boil and become a gas which is then compressed to raise the temperature. It is then pumped into the heating system – the water tank and radiators.
BUS funding
Funding for our air source heat pumps are available under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). Head over to our BUS page for more information.
Why do it?
• By installing an air source heat pump you could receive income through the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentives Scheme, which pays homeowners for every unit of energy their pump produces
• You could save on your energy bills as air source heat pump heating is cheaper than any electric or gas heating type. When paired with solar panels the air source heat pump can run off the electricity generated by them and therefore it will be being powered with free electricity!
• You could reduce your carbon footprint by reducing carbon emissions
• They are extremely reliable and designed to last over 20 years
What properties can this be carried out on?
Air source heat pumps can be installed on most dwellings regardless of age or size. They do need to be installed outside the property, as to work efficiently they need an endless supply of fresh air. For example, if you were to put one in a garage it would use all the air within the garage in approximately 15 seconds and the garage would become extremely cold. They don’t take up a lot of space outside, if you have an average size oil or LPG tank(s), they will take up less space than they do! A water tank/cylinder is required, most properties will already have one but if not, space is needed for this.
What is the cost to install?
The cost of installing an air source heat pump can vary depending on the size of the dwelling. Our installers offer competitive prices as well as short- or long-term payment plans to help you cover the cost. Alternatively, we work with various funding streams that could contribute or even completely cover the cost of installing the air source heat pump in your home!
If you are interested please fill in a free upgrade request form so we can check if you are elgiible
