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We can put you in touch with companies who will provide no obligation quotes for air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and water source heat pumps and can help you to receive the Renewable Heat Incentive.
Popular on the continent and in North America, air source heat pumps are a different, energy-efficient way to provide both cooling and heating to your home at any time of the year – even winter. Some homeowners can benefit from savings of up to £1,350 a year on their energy bills in addition to a payment of up to £1,030 in grants from the government every year.
Air source heat pumps cost between £6,000 and £10,000 for supply and installation. Last year, in Britain, over 22,000 heat pumps were installed by homeowners and enquiries to installers are going up year on year.
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Air source heat pumps work in a similar way to solar panels. There’s a chemical liquid inside the air to water heat pump which uses heat from the air to cause that liquid to evaporate. A pump then takes out the evaporated chemical from the steam generator and moves it into a smaller chamber. As the chemical inside starts to approach boiling point, that steam is then transferred over to a condenser and heat is then released into your heating system.
Air source heat pumps produce the warmth that’s needed to power radiators, underfloor heating systems, and warm air convection systems. There are two different types of air source heat pump:
Air source heat pumps require very little maintenance. If, during a particularly cold snap, you find that the pump is beginning to accumulate ice, your pump will, on most occasions, resolve that issue itself. However, from time to time, it may need a bit of help and you will need to switch the machine off before defrosting it.
Some homeowners choose to buy a small shelter to cover the outdoor element of the heat pump to protect it from the worst of the British weather.
| Switch from | Average energy bill saving |
|---|---|
| LPG (G-rated) | £1,130-£1,350 |
| Electric (older models) | £795-£995 |
| Coal | £420-£530 |
| Gas (G-rated) | £395-£470 |
| Oil (G-rated) | £455-£555 |
According to the Energy Saving Trust, a homeowner (4 bed detached) can expect to make the following annual savings by switching to an air source heat pump…
Depending on the size of your system and your property, you could be eligible to receive up to £7,000 or more over the course of seven years from the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. We’ll cover this scheme later in the article.
An air to water heat pump can provide enough heat for bathing and for your washing up to a temperature of around fifty-five degrees Celsius.
Underfloor heating and warm air vent systems don’t require the power produced by a standard conventional boiler system so that they work at their peak efficiency and power.
| Switch from | Savings on carbon dioxide |
|---|---|
| LPG (G-rated) | 4,150-4,950kg |
| Electric (older models) | 4,500-5,800kg |
| Coal | 6,800-8,300kg |
| Gas (G-rated) | 3,250-3,950kg |
| Oil (G-rated) | 5,150-6,150kg |
The Government have been running campaigns encouraging homeowners to be as energy efficient as possible in recent years – to the extent that they provide subsidies for boilers, insulation, and air source heat pumps.
According to the Energy Saving Trust, a 4-bedroomed semi-detached property can reduce its carbon footprint by these amounts every single year with an air source heat pump…
Compared with ground source heat pumps, installation of an air source heat pump is relatively quick, simple, and straightforward. In addition, you can start using your pump as soon as it’s installed. Most installations are done in less than a day.
Many homes not connected to the gas supply network run on LPG, gas, or oil boilers to provide them with heat and hot water. With an air source heat pump, there’s no need to take delivery of fuel from a supplier nor find somewhere around your property to install it either.
You can reverse the process that your air source heat pump uses to convert cold air into warm air to provide a refreshing cooling solution to your home during summer.
For larger homes, you can install separate air source heat pumps for upstairs and downstairs to ensure a consistent level of warmth across your entire property.
One major factor to consider if installing a ground source heat pump is the quality of the soil or ground underneath. Ground source heat pumps work by using the higher natural ambient temperatures underground to heat the water in the pipes below soil. Because air source heat pumps don’t use the ground for their heat, their expected levels of performance and savings can be far more predictable.
They can be noisy (reaching a maximum decibel limit of sixty up to a metre away) – think of an air conditioning unit as something comparable. Your installer will recommend a location on the outside of your property where the noise won’t be heard from inside your home. A system will generally make more noise during the winter because it has to work harder to provide the heat your home needs.
If you replace a standard central heating system using radiators with an air source heat pump, you’ll probably need to install larger radiators to get the warmth in your rooms that you want. Suitable sized radiators may cost between £150 and £350 a unit (depending on manufacturer and range) and there may be additional pipework needed at an extra cost.
Air source heat pumps are installed on the outside of your property so your installer will need to find somewhere suitable to fit it. It can be placed either on a wall or on the ground however, whichever you choose, it will need space around it to work at its optimum. If you have a wall which faces the sun, this would be ideal.
There won’t be any boiling water dispensed by your taps if you have an air to water heat pump. However, the water will be hot enough for a bath in most cases.
If you have a recently-installed gas or oil boiler, you may not see a saving. In some cases, the amount of money you pay for energy may increase slightly. For homeowners with a recently-installed electric storage boiler or LPG boiler, you will most probably make good savings but at up to two thirds less than the amounts indicated in the above table.
To receive maximum benefit from an air source heat pump, you’ll need to make sure that your home (including your roof) is fully insulated. Insulation is a great investment in any home so ask an installer if he or she thinks the insulation in your home is enough to justify the installation of a heat pump and, if not, what you need to do.
An air source heat pump needs to work harder during winter so the electrical input needed will rise (that means you’ll save less money on energy when it’s cold outside).
Your air source ground pump requires around a quarter of the electricity it uses to come from an external source – for example, the mains. It is possible to hook it up to a renewable source like solar panels to get rid of the need for mains power. If you have a system already, ask an installer about how they would connect the systems to each other. If you don’t, this will require further investment on your part.
Different planning permission rules apply across different parts of the UK. At the time of writing, those regulations are:
No planning permission is needed for air source heat pumps in England and Wales if the following conditions are met:
In Scotland, no planning permission is needed unless:
As with England and Wales, if you live in a listed property, you should contact your local council and ask for their planning team.
In Northern Ireland, you’ll need planning permission if:
Listed property owners should contact their local authority and ask to be connected to their Planning Department.
Homeowners who have had air source heat pumps installed in their homes to Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) standards are eligible for quarterly payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Please note that this scheme is no longer available to residents in Northern Ireland.
According to the Energy Saving Trust, the average homeowner living in a 4-bedroom detached house will earn between £875 and £1,030 from RHI payments each year for the seven years after installation.
At time of writing, you will be paid 10.49p for every kWh of renewable heat produced by your air source ground pump.
Whenever you’re making a major investment in your home, it pays to shop around. That’s true whether you’re looking for a conservatory roof replacement, double glazing, or an air source heat pump.
What advantages does shopping around give you? When an installer knows that there’s competition for your business, prices come down while the level of quality in the parts used, during the installation, and for after-care remains the same.
We’ve partnered with dozens of accredited MCS installers (and installers who have been trading solidly for over a year and who are ready to apply for MCS registration or Category One registration) across the country. We can put you in direct contact with them – they’ll visit your home, answer your questions, and leave you with their very best quote.
You’re under no obligation to accept any of these quotes and our service is free too. So we can put you in touch with trusted local traders, please fill in the form above.
Heat pumps work by moving heat from one location to another. This is done using only a fraction of the energy that would usually be used by heating systems to do the same.
Heat pumps allow you to reduce the amount of gas and electricity used to heat your home. This means you can reduce your carbon footprint and make your home greener as well as warmer.
Ground source heat pumps use natural heat from underground to heat the water in your home, and air source heat pumps use the air outside. They each offer their own distinct advantages.
An air source heat pump will usually cost between £6,000 and £10,000. A ground source heat pump is more expensive, ranging between £9,500 and £18,500. It is also worth considering how they can save you money as investments.
Heat pumps require very little maintenance to perform their best. You may occasionally need to defrost it after a very cold snap, and some homeowners choose to get a small shelter or cover to protect it and prevent this.
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