Free energy using an air source heat pump
They say the best things in life are free. Did you know you can use the outside air, a completely free resource, to heat and cool your home using an air source heat pump?
An air source heat pump is driven by electricity and its fuel is part electricity (25%) and the rest being outside air (75%).
Saving money and the environment
An air/water heat pump heats both your hot water and heating system and can reduce your fuel bills by 65%, although the exact figure is dependant on where you live, the size of your house and what fuel you are replacing.
The initial investment will be less than installing a ground source heat pump and the efficiency of your air source heat pump makes a positive impact on the speed in which you will recover your investment.
An air/water heat pump has a low environmental impact and your carbon dioxide emissions can be cut in half. The main reason for this is that there is no combustion process involved, the heat pump upgrades the energy obtained from the natural environment to be used in your home.
Key benefits
- Heating costs Reduces fuel bills and have lower running costs.
- Security of supply No reliance on gas and oil supplies, a free fuel.
- The environment Reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
- Low installation costs No horizontal or vertical groundworks required.
- Classified as renewable energy Allowing access to grant funding
Residential applications
For heating and hot water production in both residential new builds and existing installations air source is an attractive option. With new build the heat output can be matched with a suitable distribution system such as underfloor heating or fan coil units. For existing installations, it is necessary that the buildings insulation levels are brought up to current requirements. In addition to this it is likely that existing radiators will have to changed to twin fin and possibly increased in size.
Commercial applications
For air-conditioning and heating in commercial buildings air source heat pumps provide many advantages over other systems. We can offer a water based system that equates to a cost effective installation and has refrigerant gas limited to the heat pump only. The refrigerant being contained in the heat pump only means that the F Gas regulations are much simplier to follow.
Want to take the next step?
An air/water heat pump is specified to individuals requirements and a site survey is neccessary to determine the best option. Fill out our site survey form or call us on 01502 588887 today to take your first step on the renewable path!
