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A heat pump is the most efficient way to heat a home in the UK. It is classed as renewable technology. They extract energy from the ambient outdoor air to generate heat energy. They use a quarter of the amount of energy that a boiler uses to achieve the same warmth in your home.
They work like a fridge in reverse creating heat instead of cooling. An air source heat pump generates heat from the outside ambient air for your home to provide heating and hot water all year round, even if it is minus 20 °C outside.
The 2 main types are monoblock and split systems. Most houses tend to have monoblock systems due the them usually being more suitable for retrofit houses where a fossil fuel heating system is being replaced by a heat pump.
This is recommended. Regular maintenance includes checking and cleaning air filters, ensuring the outdoor unit is clear of debris, and checking refrigerant levels. Proper maintenance can extend the lifespan of the pump to 25-30 years.
- Energy Efficiency: They are more efficient than traditional heating systems like gas boilers.
- Environmental Impact: They use renewable energy from the air, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Cost Savings: They can lower heating bills and may be eligible for government incentives.
In most cases, air source heat pumps and solar panels are covered by permitted development and do not require planning permission. However, in conservation areas or listed buildings this may differ.
A heat pump is the most efficient way to heat a home in the UK. It is classed as renewable technology. They extract energy from the ambient outdoor air to generate heat energy. They use a quarter of the amount of energy that a boiler uses to achieve the same warmth in your home.
They work like a fridge in reverse creating heat instead of cooling. An air source heat pump generates heat from the outside ambient air for your home to provide heating and hot water all year round, even if it is minus 20 °C outside.
The 2 main types are monoblock and split systems. Most houses tend to have monoblock systems due the them usually being more suitable for retrofit houses where a fossil fuel heating system is being replaced by a heat pump.
This is recommended. Regular maintenance includes checking and cleaning air filters, ensuring the outdoor unit is clear of debris, and checking refrigerant levels. Proper maintenance can extend the lifespan of the pump to 25-30 years.
- Energy Efficiency: They are more efficient than traditional heating systems like gas boilers.
- Environmental Impact: They use renewable energy from the air, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Cost Savings: They can lower heating bills and may be eligible for government incentives.
In most cases, air source heat pumps and solar panels are covered by permitted development and do not require planning permission. However, in conservation areas or listed buildings this may differ.
