Embrace the future and play a part in the fight to combat global warming by installing a renewable energy source in your home. Lower your bills, and help prevent climate change, by fitting an air source heat pump with the help of government funding.

So what is an Air Source Heat Pump

An Air Source Heat Pump is used to replace a typical gas boiler to provide your home with heating and hot water. It’s a bit like air conditioning in reverse – only they take heat from the air and use it to heat water.


How does an Air Source Heat Pump Work?

An air source heat pump works by using the outside air to heat a refrigerant, which then transfers the heat to water in a tank. Heat pumps deliver water at lower temperatures that conventional gas boilers. Usually between 35 – 55ºC as opposed to 75ºC from a gas boiler, this is still more than adequate to heat your home.

The ambient air heats the refrigerant gas, which is then heated further as it passes through the compressor. As the heated gases pass through the heat pump heat exchanger they turn back into a liquid state, before starting the cycle again.

Will I save money if I install an Air Source Heat Pump?

Absolutely! Although heat pumps run on electricity, they generally have a power output of up to 500%. This means that for every 1 unit of electricity used the heat pump will give up to 5 units of heat, making them 500% efficient and much cheaper to run than a standard gas or electric heating system.

You can also use solar panels to provide free electricity to power your air source heat pump making it even more cost effective.

As well as saving money with an ASHP, you may also be eligible to receive funding from the government via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). To be eligible for the BUS scheme you must have your appliance installed by an accredited supplier.

Is my home suitable for an Air Source Heat Pump?

Our surveyors are able to answer any questions you may have over installation and suitability.

Will I need to replace my radiators if I install a heat pump?

Because heat pumps don’t heat the water as high as a conventional boiler, they work best with underfloor heating. Heat pumps do work with radiators, but they may need to be larger than your current radiators to compensate for the lower temperatures.

How does a heat pump help the environment?

By using a heat pump, you could lower your carbon emissions by up to 70% compared to electric storage heaters. Compared to a conventional gas boiler the carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 60%. By combining your heat pump with a green energy provider and/or with other renewable sources you could reduce your emissions by 100%.

Air Source Heat Pump Costs

How much does an air source heat pump cost? Depending on any alterations you may need to do to your home, a system typically costs between £9,000 and £15,000.

Can I get a government Grant to help pay for my Heat Pump?

Most probably. Our Grants page offers more information about the currently available Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant, that is worth £7,500.00 towards the cost of your installation.

Installing an Air Source Heat Pump

The chances are you may have the infrastructure in place already to install a heat pump – such as somewhere to put a water tank (you perhaps already have one so all that’s needed is to replace it and connect it up to your existing system).

Controls

The heat pump will need its own thermostat and controller installing. Mick recommends the Homely system, as he believes it is the best WiFi heat pump control system currently on the market. There is more information about the Homely system on our Products page.

Important! Choose an Approved Installer

It is very important that you have your Heat Pump installed by a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) member. Your heat pump must have an MCS Certificate for you to be eligible to receive the £7500.00 government grant.

Mick's qualifications and accreditations are listed on our Credentials page.