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 Heat pumps are currently a hot topic of conversation for homeowners as the focus on sustainability, carbon reduction, and reducing environmental impact continues to increase.  

Here are just a few frequently asked questions...

What is a heat pump? 

Air source heat pumps, also known as air to water heat pumps, are a popular renewable heating choice, especially for new build projects because they provide an energy efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective way to heat a home. A heat pump is a versatile electrical appliance featuring an efficient heating system which extracts heat from one source and transfers it to another, working like a fridge or an air conditioning unit.

What are the benefits of heat pumps?

Compared with other domestic heating methods such as conventional fuel boilers, heat pumps can deliver savings on annual heating bills. Heat pumps can deliver over four times the amount of energy for every 1kW of electricity depending on the flow temperature and the climate conditions prevailing at the time. They have also been recognised for their quiet operation. A heat pump will require more investment than a conventional fuel boiler, however the running costs and comfort levels will be improved provided the house is adequately insulated. The energy source used by a heat pump is electricity, which can be entirely renewable, which in turn helps to reduce carbon emissions.

What are the advantages of an Air Source Heat Pumps?

1. It could lower your fuel bills 

2. It could lower your carbon emissions 

3. It can heat your home and hot water 

4. There is less maintenance (such as boiler servicing)

5. It uses electricity which is sustainable 

6. It offers a constant, stable level of heat

Do air source heat pumps work with existing radiators? 

Air source heat pumps do work with existing radiators in the same way a boiler does. However, heat pumps use lower water temperature than traditional systems and to be effective it is sometimes necessary to change some of the existing radiators. If you are thinking of installing a heat pump, you don’t necessarily need to get new radiators but there is a chance your existing ones could be too small for the system. In this case, you’d need to add more radiators for the heat pump to work efficiently.

Do air source heat pumps work in cold weather?

Yes, air source heat pumps do still work in cold weather, and can still extract heat from the air when temperatures are as low as -20C.