Air Source Heat Pumps
What is an Air Source Heat Pump? (ASHP)
An Air Source Heat Pump is a renewable heating system that absorbs heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water.
The technology works in a similar way to your fridge or freezer but in reverse. It is a ‘heat exchanger’ which takes warmth from the outside air and transfers it into a fluid. This goes through a compressor increasing the temperature and is transferred to heating hot water and radiators in your house.
An Air Source Heat Pump is an established and proven renewable technology which uses electricity to run. Because heat is absorbed from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input making them an efficient and low carbon way of heating your home.
Is my house suitable for an Air Source Heat Pump?
Heat pumps work best in well insulated homes – insulation is also available through this grant scheme.
You’ll need space outside where a unit, which looks like an air conditioning unit, can be fitted to a wall or on the ground, it needs plenty of space for a good flow of air.
Why would I want one?
It could lower your fuel bills, especially if you replace conventional electric heating
As an efficient form of heating it’s also a good way to do your bit for the environment.
How easy is it to install?
We can confirm this at survey, but it normally takes less than a week, often only a couple of days.
What is it going to cost me?
If you meet the grant criteria, which is a household gross annual income of £30,000 or less, and your home currently has an EPC rating of E, F or G, then it will cost you absolutely nothing. The grant will cover the complete cost of the installation.
If you don’t know your EPC rating you can call us to check it or find it at www.epcregister.com. If your property doesn’t have an EPC then the project can provide one.
What will it cost to run?
Until we carry out a survey, we can’t give you a figure, but if you are replacing conventional electric heating such as storage heaters then it should cost less to heat your home.
A heat pump should last for 20 years, it should be serviced every 2 – 3 years. It will be a new system that is efficient, safe and proven
Where’s the catch?
There isn’t one. Any enquiry you make will be without obligation, you don’t have to have the work done until you are completely happy with the plan.
This programme is funded through the Government’s Green Home Grant scheme, and administered on behalf of Norfolk Councils by Broadland and South Norfolk Councils.
All installation engineers are appropriately qualified to install heat pumps.
What do I do next?
You can call us on 01603 430103 to discuss this further or complete our enquiry form.
We will initially assess your eligibility and suitability of your property, then we will arrange for an engineer to visit for the no obligation survey.