Frequently Asked Questions: Air Source Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps transfer heat from the air outside, into water which then heats your rooms via radiators or underfloor heating.
It can also provide hot water for your taps, bath and showers, which is stored in a hot water cylinder.
Heat from the air is absorbed into a fluid. This fluid then passes through a heat exchanger into the heat pump which raises the temperature and then transfers that heat to water.
No, they aren't deemed noisy. The noise from a heat pump is background noise, similar to the humming of a household fridge. Heat pumps mostly run in winter for heating and overnight for hot water.
No, they work no matter how old your home is. Just like a gas boiler, they'll heat any home when sized correctly based on the home's energy consumption.
Yes, Air Source Heat Pumps work in winter. They still work when the temperature is down to -15°C.
If you can insulate your home first, great. If not, it still works! Insulating first means your home needs less energy to keep it warm. You can still get a heat pump regardless.
Our preferred manufacturer of Air Source Heat Pump is Global Energy Systems, a family owned Lancashire based engineering company situated in Lytham, Lancashire.
All installers are Lancashire based and have been through the Global Energy Systems Training Programme.
Running costs will depend on how your heat pump is designed and operated and savings on your energy bills will depend on the system you are replacing.
If you haven't been able to find the answer to your question, please contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be happy to help.
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