Air Source Heat Pump Installation

“Your professionalism, quality of work and genuine care about what you do has made the whole process easy from start to finish. I would be more than happy, and fully intend to recommend EnergyMyWay to anyone who is considering renewable energy for their property.”
Andrew Brown, customer

Designed to cover 100% of the space heating and domestic hot water requirements

An efficiency up to 4 times greater than a gas boiler

Eligible for a £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant

How an ASHP works

Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an innovative and energy-efficient solution for heating and cooling your home. By extracting heat from the outside air, even in colder climates, these systems provide a reliable source of warmth throughout the year. Operating much like a reverse refrigerator, an ASHP uses a refrigerant cycle to absorb ambient heat and then elevates it to a higher temperature, making it suitable for indoor comfort.

One of the standout benefits of ASHPs is their eco-friendly qualities. Compared to traditional heating systems like gas or oil boilers, ASHPs have lower operational costs and a significantly reduced carbon footprint. This makes them an ideal choice for those committed to sustainable living without compromising on comfort. Our team is dedicated to helping you understand the full capabilities of ASHPs and how they can be integrated into your home.

“EnergyMyWay were able to give us totally impartial recommendations because they cover all the technologies, plus they looked after everything right through to the installations. We couldn’t be happier.”
Mr & Mrs Thompson, customer

Is an ASHP right for your home?

Choosing the right heating system for your home is crucial, and ASHPs are a particularly great choice for well-insulated homes. Due to their lower flow temperature compared to traditional gas or oil boilers, ASHPs are most effective in buildings that already have good insulation, making them an ideal option for new builds or homes that have been recently updated with energy-efficient measures.

For existing homes, we offer a comprehensive assessment to determine if an ASHP is the right fit. This process includes a detailed survey where we produce a heat loss report. The report helps us evaluate your home’s insulation and heating requirements to ensure the ASHP will perform optimally. If we find that your home’s current insulation is inadequate, we can recommend necessary upgrades to ensure your new heat pump will operate efficiently and effectively.

This tailored approach means you can rest assured that your heating system will be optimised to provide comfort, efficiency and cost savings. Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading an existing one, our experts will guide you every step of the way.

The Ideal Heating Solution for New Builds

If you’re planning a new build, ASHPs should be at the top of your list for heating solutions. When specified, designed and installed correctly, an ASHP can deliver more than 4kW of heat energy for every 1kW of electricity it consumes. This high efficiency translates to substantial energy savings and a lower environmental impact, making it a perfect choice for new constructions aiming for modern, energy-efficient standards.

Our team specialises in designing heat pump systems directly from your architect’s drawings, ensuring that the heating solution is fully integrated into the overall design of your new home. ASHPs work particularly well with underfloor heating, which is often the preferred option for new builds. However, they are also compatible with traditional radiators, giving you flexibility in how you design your heating system. We can supply and install both underfloor heating systems and radiators as part of our comprehensive service.

“When EnergyMyWay retrofitted an air source heat pump into our house to reduce our heating bills, we were very impressed with their professionalism, depth of knowledge and quality of product.”
Mr & Mrs Byers, customers

Take Advantage of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

The UK government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) offers a £7,500 grant towards the installation of an air source heat pump. As part of our service, we handle the application process on your behalf, ensuring that the grant is applied directly to your installation costs. This significant financial incentive can make the switch to an ASHP even more attractive.

To qualify for the grant, your home needs to meet certain criteria, such as having filled cavity walls (where applicable) and sufficient loft insulation. Our team will assess your property to ensure it meets these requirements, guiding you through any necessary steps to make your home eligible.

Air Source Heat Pump FAQs

  • Air source heat pumps represent a lower-carbon alternative to conventional heating systems like gas boilers; however, they’re not entirely carbon neutral. While they do require electricity to operate, the energy they consume is significantly less than the heat energy they generate. Heating our homes accounts for a significant percentage of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to lower-carbon options like ASHPs could result in substantial environmental benefits, especially as we increasingly rely on renewable energy sources.

  • Yes, air-to-water heat pumps, which integrate with wet central heating systems, can be used with radiators. However, they require larger heat-emitting surfaces than traditional heating systems, which means your current radiators may not be adequate. Additionally, these systems operate with a higher flow rate than conventional heating, so your existing pipework might need to be upgraded to a larger diameter.

  • For the external unit of an air source heat pump (ASHP), you’ll need a suitable outdoor space with enough clearance around it to allow for proper airflow. The unit can be either ground-mounted or wall-mounted, but it needs to be positioned at least one metre away from any property boundaries. External units with a volume under 0.63m³ can be installed under permitted development. The internal units are generally compact, about the size of a gas boiler, so they shouldn’t present any space issues indoors.

  • For the external unit of an air source heat pump (ASHP), you’ll need a suitable outdoor space with enough clearance around it to allow for proper airflow. The unit can be either ground-mounted or wall-mounted, but it needs to be positioned at least one metre away from any property boundaries. External units with a volume under 0.63m³ can be installed under permitted development. The internal units are generally compact, about the size of a gas boiler, so they shouldn’t present any space issues indoors.

ASHP systems are installed by our EnergyMyWay installation team of directly employed, experienced and fully qualified.

Contact us today to discuss your heat pump project and to experience our full design, supply, installation, service.

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