Air Source Heat Pump
Choosing an air source heat pump for your home is an excellent way to help the planet, contribute to the UK’s efforts to have net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and save yourself money on your energy bills.
Switching from an old (G rated) gas boiler or electric storage heaters to an air source heat pump could save you between £385 and £830 per year (based on a 3 bed semi-detached home)*. Also, it could save between 2900kg and 2000kg of carbon emissions per year.
Plus, the government is currently offering a £7,500 grant as part of its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to home-owners looking to switch from a gas boiler to low-carbon air source heat pump.
What Is an Air Source Heat Pump?
An air source heat pump (ASHP) is an innovative heating system that takes energy from the outside air and converts it into heat for your home. Think of it as a reverse refrigerator. While your fridge extracts heat from the inside and releases it outside, an ASHP captures heat from the air outside, even at low temperatures, and transfers it indoors to heat your living spaces and water.
How does an air source
heat pump work?
The way an air source heat pump works involves a few key steps. This entire process is powered by electricity, but it’s highly efficient. It produces more heat energy than the electrical energy it consumes. Learn about how air source heat pumps work:
Cycle Completion: The refrigerant cools down, returns to a liquid state, and the cycle starts over.
Heat Extraction: The pump uses a refrigerant fluid to intake heat from the outside air.
Heat Transfer: The absorbed heat causes the refrigerant to evaporate and turn into a gas.
Compression: The gaseous refrigerant is compressed, significantly increasing its temperature.
Heat Distribution: The heat from the compressed gas is transferred to your home’s heating system (radiators, underfloor heating, etc.) and hot water supply.
What Are the Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps?
These pumps efficiently transfer heat to or from the interior by harnessing the ambient air outside a building, providing year-round climate control. ASHPs are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective, making them a viable option for reducing energy consumption and utility bills. Explore the various benefits of air source heat pumps from Evolve:
Reduced Energy Costs
Switching to an air source heat pump can yield significant savings on your energy bills. Here’s how:
- Efficiency: ASHPs are about three times more efficient than traditional boilers. This means you get three units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed.
- Cost Savings: Replacing an old, inefficient gas boiler or electric storage heaters with an ASHP can save you between £385 and £830 per year on energy bills for a typical three-bedroom semi-detached home.
Environmental Impact
Using an air source heat pump is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint:
- Lower Carbon Emissions: By switching from fossil fuels to an ASHP, you can reduce your home’s carbon emissions by up to 4400 kg CO2 per year. This is a significant step towards helping the UK achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
Government Incentives
The UK government is encouraging homeowners to switch to low-carbon heating systems through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme:
- £7,500 Grant: Homeowners can receive £7,500 towards installing an air source heat pump. This reduces the upfront cost, making the transition more affordable.
Improved Comfort and Control
Air source heat pumps provide a consistently warm and cosy living environment:
- Smart Controls: Easily pairable with smart home systems, these allow you to control your heating remotely, ensuring your home is always at the perfect temperature.
Long-term Investment
- Durability: ASHPs are long-lasting, typically providing reliable heating for over 20 years with minimal maintenance. This makes them a sound investment for the future.
How Do You Get Started With an Air Source Heat Pump?
Start with a consultation to determine the best solution for your home. Here’s what you can expect:
- Phone Assessment: We’ll ask a few questions over the phone to understand your current heating system and energy usage.
- Home Visit: Our experienced installers will visit your home conveniently to assess the property and confirm your eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Installation Process
Once eligibility is confirmed, we’ll proceed with the installation:
- Expert Installation: Our team has years of experience installing heat pumps, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process.
- Personalised Setup: We’ll specify the best size and configuration of heat pump tailored to your home’s needs.
Post-Installation Support
Our service doesn’t end with the installation:
- Ongoing Maintenance: We offer ongoing support and maintenance to ensure your heat pump operates efficiently for years to come.
Savings and Efficiency
During our home visit, we’ll provide a detailed calculation of your expected savings, taking into account factors such as:
- Home Size and Insulation: Larger, well-insulated homes will benefit most.
- Current Heating System: The efficiency of your existing system will affect the savings potential.
- Energy Consumption: Your typical energy use will be analysed to provide accurate savings estimates.
Get a Heat Pump Today
Choosing an air source heat pump is a forward-thinking decision that benefits your wallet and the environment. It’s an excellent way to upgrade your home heating system, reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, and take advantage of government grants. Ready to make the switch? Contact Evolve HES today and take the first step towards a more efficient and sustainable future.
Saving money
There are numerous considerations when calculating how much a heat pump will save you on your energy bill but the indicative savings are impressive. During our home visit we’ll take into account the following factors to give you an accurate expected saving per year:
Efficient, efficient, efficient
An air source heat pump is designed to last around 20 years (25% longer than a gas boiler) and is around 3 times more efficient than traditional gas boilers because hardly any energy is wasted during its process of heating water. Very clever technology!
Lasts 25% longer than a gas boiler
Around 3 times more efficient
Get an air source
heat pump
Get in touch with us and we’ll ask a few questions over the phone or by email and then we’ll book you a FREE home visit for a Home Surveyor to come and take a look at your property.
Our friendly surveyor will confirm suitability and advise on the heat pump that will best meet your requirements.
We aim to get back to you by the next working day
Getting the most from your home heating
Choosing to go green with a heat pump is a great way to future-proof your home as the government begins to introduce legislation to make it mandatory, starting with the ban on gas boilers in any newly built property from 2035 onwards. The UK government has a big target to reach net-zero by 2050** and your contribution will help.
The government estimates that millions of heat pumps will be installed in the UK in the coming years.
Why choose Evolve?
We’re great at what we do and our team has over 450 years’ experience between us so we know how to do an excellent job. We only use the best materials and all our surveyors and engineers are highly trained and take pride in their work.
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Heat Pump FAQs
An air source heat pump takes thermal energy from the air outside and transfers that heat to the inside of the home. The clever technology works even when temperatures outside are below zero.
Yes, ground source heat pumps are also available but not currently a service offered by Evolve.
They are around three times more efficient than a boiler so they are an excellent choice if you have an old boiler that needs replacing. The UK government is working towards phasing out the installation of new boilers, in favour of heat pumps because of their excellent energy efficient performance.
Around two to five days is typical but it varies from property to property, depending on what the heat pump is replacing, the configuration of the heating system and property size. Our Home Energy Surveyor will advise during their home visit.
£100s per year on your heating bill but it’s hard to be more specific than that without assessing your current energy usage, current heating system, heating demand and property size. Our Home Energy Surveyor will advise during their home visit.
* Estimates taken from the Energy Saving Trust, August 2023
(www.energysavingtrust.org.uk)
**Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
(www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy)
