Air Source Heat Pump UK: Cost and Benefits

Do you love to know how things work? Or have you simply been hearing a lot about air source heat pumps and wondering exactly what they are? If so, we’re here to help! Let’s explore everything you need to know about an air source heat pump.

What Exactly are Air Source Heat Pumps?

A heat pump is a standalone, two-component appliance that uses refrigeration technology alongside electricity to provide heating and cooling for your home. The two components consist of a condenser unit that most often sits outside of a home to produce the heating or cooling, and an indoor unit that typically sits on a wall and passes hot or cool air into the home.

One of the most attractive advantages of installing a heat pump in your home is that they offer extraordinarily high-efficiency rates. They also offer the opportunity to provide heating and cooling without needing duct work in the home which can add extra costs and structural damage. The technology that drives air source heat pumps is pretty magical, but it’s not magic, it’s simply science.

How Does it Work?

In the simplest terms, a heat pump uses electricity and cold air to move heat from one location to another. To provide heat, the pump works by extracting heat from the air outside of the home. Thereafter, transferring it to the refrigeration coolant. The coolant is then compressed, and increases the temperature significantly. The coolant then moves to the indoor unit of the heat pump. This then passes air over the hot coolant. Increasing its temperature to accommodate the thermostatic call for heat inside the home.

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Air Source Heat Pump UK Cost and Installation

The installation of most air source heat pumps requires no planning permission and can be installed within a week. Making the switch to this remarkable renewable energy heating system somewhat hassle and stress free. The cost involved can be anywhere between +- £8 000 – £11 000, all depending on a few factors, like that of heating requirements, insulation and property size.

Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps

Because a heat pump only uses electricity for power rather than for the generation of heat, it offers an outstandingly high efficiency rate. This means you’ll get a lot for your money when you install an air source heat pump. When using traditional resistive electric heat, such as electric baseboard or space heaters, the amount of heat generated is proportional to the amount of electricity used. This equates to one unit of heat per unit of electricity for 100% efficiency.

With a heat pump, the efficiency rate goes up dramatically because the electricity consumed is only used to power the two fans (the evaporator and the condenser), compressor, and pump to bring heat into your home. Because of this, air source heat pumps can provide more than 3 units of heat for every unit of electricity used resulting in efficiency rates of over 300%.

With such high efficiency rates, energy bills are dramatically lowered. Apart from these savings, air source heat pumps they also qualify under the governments RHI scheme. Additionally, one heat pump can offset up to 300 gallons of oil in a typical home. This can significantly lower your carbon footprint helping your property to be compliant with the inevitable future standards and regulations.

Conclusion

Overall, the upgrade of your current fossil fuelled heating system to an air source heat pump is highly beneficial. The team at Bumblebee Energy. have years of experience within the renewable industry. Speing in the design, install and servicing of air source heat pumps. We are fully accredited and compliant in all industry standards and committed to providing the perfect solution to your upgrade that will over exceed your expectations.

So, what are you waiting for? Ready to find out more about saving money and the environment? Get in touch with a spet on 01872 672259 or contact us.

DID YOU KNOW?

Homeowners, private landlords, social landlords and self-builders throughout the UK who have renewable energy heating systems, can apply to receive tax free payments from the government for seven years. By installing the relevant renewable technologies, you can reduce your carbon footprint and also save on energy bills. After seven years of receiving Domestic RHI payments, plus savings on your heating bills, you should see yourself making back a large portion – if not all – of the initial air source heat pump cost in the uk; overall saving you money whilst preparing your home for the future.

Click here for more information on the renewable heat incentive (RHI).