FAQ's

What is a heat pump?

Heat pumps are a greener replacement for the fossil fuel-powered heating systems that most people in the UK have used to heat their homes. They run on electricity and are three to four times more efficient than other heating systems. This means heat pumps use three to four times less energy than other heating systems, to create the same level of comfort in your home. Whether you’ll make a saving on running costs when switching to a heat pump will depend on which system you are switching from and the electricity tariffs available.Heat pumps are already commonly used for home heating in many parts of Europe that are colder than the UK, such as Scandinavia, where a large proportion of all homes use a heat pump.

How does a heat pump work?

Heat pumps use electricity to extract heat energy from outside your home and use it to heat water for your radiators and taps. Most draw heat from the air (air to water heat pumps) although some take it from the ground or a nearby body of water (water to water heat pumps).‍Heat pumps use a special fluid called a refrigerant to absorb outdoor heat and compression technology to increase its temperature. The refrigerant passes through a heat exchanger which then heats the water flowing through your radiators and taps. This system allows heat pumps to work even on cold days, providing thermal comfort inside a property in temperatures as low as -20°C.If you currently have a gas or oil boiler, using a heat pump will feel familiar, because your radiators and thermostat will still work in the same way. That said, with many heat pumps the temperature of the water going around the radiators may be slightly cooler, meaning it will take a little longer to heat rooms instead.‍es, we offer professional installation services for all the heating equipment we sell.

Are all homes suitable for a Heat pump?

Heat pumps are suitable for any kind of home, regardless of how much insulation it has. While extra insulation may be beneficial, it is not essential for installing a heat pump, which can efficiently heat homes that are less well insulated. However, if you haven’t already, you might want to consider the cost of insulating your loft, as doing so will lower your energy consumption.

What are the main benefits of Fitting a Heat Pump

1. Cut your carbon footprint

Burning fossil fuels like gas or oil for home heating is a major source of household carbon emissions. By contrast, heat pumps run on electricity and don’t directly produce carbon dioxide. They can reduce carbon emissions by up to 70% compared with a gas boiler.‍Heat pumps are also 3 to 4 times more efficient than other heating systems. Some of the UK's electricity production still relies on fossil fuels such as gas, but a growing share is from renewable energy. This means that the emissions produced by heat pumps are much lower than fossil fuel boilers.

2. Reduce your heating bills

1. Cut your carbon footprint

As heat pumps use three to four times less energy, if you currently use an oil, LPG (liquid petroleum gas) or electric boiler, electric radiators or storage heaters, you will likely save on your heating bills. If you’re switching from currently using a gas boiler, your bills will likely stay similar under current tariff caps. This is because despite heat pumps using significantly less energy to run than a gas boiler, government policy currently makes the price of gas cheaper than electricity. ‍Using heat pump-friendly tariffs or installing solar panels and/or battery storage can help reduce running costs significatly further.

3. Improve health outcomes

1. Cut your carbon footprint

3. Improve health outcomes

Unlike traditional heating methods that involve combustion, heat pumps generate heat without creating indoor air pollution. Wood-burning stoves, open fires and gas boilers all create smoke or harmful gases such as nitrogen oxide. This means that replacing your fossil fuel-based system with a heat pump will help reduce both indoor and outdoor air pollution, and the associated health risks.

4. Future-proof your home

5. Easy access to BUS grant

3. Improve health outcomes

The UK government has indicated it might phase out the installation of new gas boilers by 2035 (2025 for new builds), as part of its commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Given most existing homes will need to switch to lower-carbon heating within the next 11 years, installing a heat pump now means you will be well prepared for the future. ‍Heat pumps are a key technology that is being backed by the Government to decarbonise home heating. This means there are supporting grants available to help with the transition, making now the ideal time to upgrade your system.

5. Easy access to BUS grant

Almost all homeowners in England are eligible for a £7,500 grant to help with the cost of installing a heat pump as part of the UK Governments Boiler Upgrade Scheme. There are very few eligibility criteria to receive these grants, so if you are a homeowner or a domestic landlord there is a good chance that you can benefit. Taking advantage of this grant will significantly reduce the cost of installing a heat pump which we will claim back for you as part of our service.

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What are the main benefits of Fitting a Heat Pump

1. Cut your carbon footprint

1. Cut your carbon footprint

1. Cut your carbon footprint

2. Reduce your heating bills

1. Cut your carbon footprint

1. Cut your carbon footprint

3. Improve health outcomes

1. Cut your carbon footprint

3. Improve health outcomes

4. Future-proof your home

5. Easy access to BUS grant

3. Improve health outcomes

5. Easy access to BUS grant

5. Easy access to BUS grant

5. Easy access to BUS grant

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