Should I buy an air source heat pump?
The first question you might like to ask – what is an air source heat pump? Simply put an air source heat pump provides heating and hot water for you home utilising the external air to extract heat and transfer to water redistributing the heat.
I’ve heard air source heat pumps use a lot of electricity?
Air source heat pumps draw up to 75% of their energy from the external air, with the remaining energy consumption coming from electricity to power the compressor and heat exchanger. During colder temperatures more electricity is required to run the compressor and heat exchanger to achieve the heat exchange. This understanding of efficiency at different temperatures is measure by the coefficient of performance (CoP) and working out over the year as the seasonal coefficient of performance. For example : for every 1 unit of energy you receive 5 units of heat out, giving a CoP of 5.
Do I need to consider anything before considering an air source heat pump?
To ensure you get the best performance and most efficiency out of your air source heat pump, some consideration are:
- Insulating the property well to reduce heat loss
- Ensuring the air source heat pump is sized appropriately to the property
- Correct installation and optimum set up
- Restricting flow temperature
- Regular maintenance and yearly service
- The GreenLine air source heat pump range, what’s different?
- R290 refrigerant – lower global warming potential and higher efficiency
- SCoP of 5.1
- Built in data transmission unit: perfect for remote problem solving
- Smart simple user interface
- MCS accredited – allowing access to the boiler upgrade scheme grant £7500
- Simple, cost effective installation
