Air Source Heat Pump

Air source heat pumps are an efficient, environmentally friendly way to keep your house warm and provide plenty of hot water for your family. Find out how you could reduce your energy bills and cover the cost with air source heat pump grants

✔ Efficient hot water and heating
✔ Lower your energy bills depending on the efficiency of the system being replaced
✔ Air source heat pump grants
✔ Environmentally friendly
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Are air source heat pumps efficient heating systems?

Air source heat pumps are increasingly popular in the UK. They are a great environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems.

Not only can air source heat pumps keep your home warm, but they can make hot water too! Plus they can do it much more efficiently than traditional oil or gas-fired boilers.

Next Energy are qualified air source heat pump installers. Let us help you upgrade your heating system and start saving you money today. Get in contact with us if you’re ready to make the switch.

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How does an air source heat pump work?

Air source heat pumps work by extracting heat from the air outside and using it to heat your home. The heat pump is housed in a small stand-alone box that sits outside your home and contains a fan, a pump and a network of tubes.

The air source heat pump works like a fridge in reverse. The outside air heats liquid refrigerant contained in the tubes. This liquid heats at very low temperatures and once hot enough turns into a gas. The gas is then compressed by a pump which makes it even hotter. This hot gas either heats the air for your home or heats water and sends it around the house.

Even in winter, air-source heat pumps can still help to keep your home warm. Need more details? Get in contact with our experts to find out how an air source heat pump could transform your energy usage and create a more comfortable home.

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What are the benefits of an air source heat pump?

With an air source heat pump, you can save money on your heating bills and be more environmentally friendly at the same time!  

The lifespan of an air source heat pump is also much greater than traditional boilers, which typically need replacing after 10 years.

Air source heat pumps need very little professional maintenance. Just keep them clean and check that no plants are covering them and arrange for a professional service every couple of years.

Talk to us about how to make sizable savings on your annual bills with air source heat pumps. 

  • Lowered energy bills depending on the efficiency of the system being replaced 
  • Long lifespan of up to 20 years.
  • Easy to maintain and clean without paying for annual service call-outs.
  • No need to store fuel.
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • Can cool as well as warm your home.
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Is my property suitable for an air source heat pump?

Before installing your air source heat pump, we’ll check how much insulation you have in your house. This will determine what type of air-source heat pump you need as air source heat pumps will work best in well-insulated homes.

We’ll also see what space you have around your home and if there’s enough air flow to power it. If you have a large property, you may need more than one heat pump. Getting the right system for your home could mean lower operating costs depending on the efficiency of the system being replaced.

Why not combine your air source heat pump with solar panels (Solar PV) to power your heat pump? Or consider improving your home’s insulation to conserve your heat even further. With air source heat pump grants and insulation grants, you could actually improve your home’s energy efficiency and still save money on bills. Call us today to discuss your home heating needs.

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Can I get an air source heat pump grant?

The government are offering substantial air source heat pump grants to help encourage homeowners to use these low-emission heating solutions. 

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for purchasing and installing your air source heat pump. As part of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, applicants can get funding to replace their boilers with renewable alternatives like air source heat pumps up until 2025.  If you have an eligible Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) you can qualify for these grants and invest in eco-friendly solutions to replace inefficient boilers.

Why not check with us to see if you are eligible for an air source heat pump grant. Or get in touch if you want to find out more about how they work and how they could benefit your family.

The benefits of a heat pump

Heat pumps have a wide range of benefits, from reducing your carbon footprint to potentially saving money on your energy bills. Discover how a heat pump could benefit you:

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Renewable
energy option
As a renewable energy source, they are a great option for households looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Low running
costs
A well-designed heat pump system can delivery low on-going running costs.
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Eligible for
grants
Heat pumps are eligible for grants up to £6000 grant through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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Up to 400%
efficient
Generating more energy than they use, heat pumps are an extremely efficient heat source.
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How does an air source heat pump work?

An air source heat pump works much like a fridge operating in reverse to heat your home. Here’s how it works:

  1. Outside air is blown over a network of tubes filled with a refrigerant. This warms up the refrigerant, and it turns from a liquid in to a gas.
  2. This gas passes through a compressor, which increases the pressure. Compression also adds more heat – similar to how the air hose warms up when you top up the air pressire in your tyres.
  3. The compressed, hot gases pass into a heat exchanger, surrounded by cool air or water. The refrigerant transfers its heat to this cool air or water, making it warm. And this is circulated around your home to provide heating and hot water. Meanwhile, the refrigerant condenses back into a cool liquid and starts the cycle all over again!

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