Heat your home with an air source heat pump by extracting heat from outside

What is a Heat Pump?

A short introduction to ground and air source heat pumps

The basic principle is as simple as it is brilliant; taking the free energy that exists in the air and ground outside and converting this energy into heating your home.

This heat can then be used to heat radiators, underfloor heating systems, or warm air convectors and hot water throughout your home.

For every 1kW of electricity fed into an Ecodan heat pump unit (outdoor unit) you could achieve at least 3kW of heating energy. An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air in the same way that a fridge extracts heat from its inside. It can get heat from the air even when the temperature is as low as -15°c.

Heat pumps are particularly suitable for rural locations, whether on oil, LPG or direct electric, as huge savings can be obtained.

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The Benefits of Heat Pumps

Dramatically cut your heating bills and reduce your carbon footprint
  • Lower fuel bills, especially if you are replacing conventional electric heating
  • Qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
  • Lower home carbon emissions, depending on which fuel you are replacing
  • No fuel deliveries needed
  • Can heat your home as well as your water
  • Minimal maintenance required
  • Air source are easier & cheaper to install than ground source heat pumps
  • Lower VAT – Domestic Heat Pump installations are now zero rated VAT
  • Claim up to £7500 towards to the cost of installation
IS A HEAT PUMP SUITABLE FOR ME?

Heat Pumps we Recommend & Install

We recommend both Mitsubishi Ecodan and Vaillant Heat Pumps

Ecodan from Mitsubishi

The Ecodan is a modern, inverter-driven heat pump compressor which converts free energy from the air and upgrades it to higher temperatures suitable for heating.

  • A+++ Heating Efficiency
  • Ultra Quiet Noise Levels
  • MELCloud Enabled
  • High Water Temperature Of Up To 75°C
  • Fully Electric Source Of Heating & Hot Water
  • Zero Carbon Ready
Ecodan Heat Pumps

aroTHERM plus from Vaillant

The aroTHERM plus is Vaillant’s next-generation air source monobloc heat pump. A complete low carbon heating and hot water solution.

  • A+++ Efficiency
  • Future-proof with natural refrigerant, reducing your carbon footprint
  • High energy efficiency class
  • Ideal for retro-fit and new buildings
  • Compact and super quiet
  • Outstanding quality and durability
Vaillant Heat Pumps

Save £7,500 with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Property owners in England and Wales can apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), a government initiative that offers a grant of up to £7,500* towards the cost of installing a heat pump. The scheme is installer led, so we will assess your criteria in advance and apply for the grant on your behalf.

*Subject to eligibility requirements
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Is a Heat Pump Suitable for my Home?

To tell if an air source heat pump is right for your property, there are a few key questions to consider

Do you have a location for the heat pump to go?

You will require a position outside your home where an outdoor heat pump unit can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It will need spacing around the heat pump to allow sufficient flow of air. A sunny wall would be an ideal location.

Is your home well insulated?

Since air source heat pumps work best when producing heat at a lower temperature than traditional boilers, it’s essential that your home is insulated and draught-proofed well for the heating system to be effective.

What fuel will you be replacing?

The heat pump system will pay for itself much more quickly if it’s replacing an electricity, oil or coal heating system. Heat pumps may not be the best option for homes using mains gas.

What type of heating system will you use?

Air source heat pumps can perform well with both UFH and radiators. But both of these heat emitters need to be properly designed and installed in order for the system to work correctly.

Is the heat pump system intended for a new-build, extension or renovation?

Combining the installation with other building work can reduce the cost of installing the system.

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How does a Heat Pump Work?

Watch this video introduction to air source heat pumps

Typical Heat Pump Performance Charts

Demonstrating output, relative performance and reduced energy consumption (Based on data from Mitsubishi Ecodan)

Enquire About a Heat Pump Today

When you install an air source heat pump, you may be able to claim up to £7500 off the cost of your installation via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Contact us today and we will arrange your free initial site survey to assess your property’s suitability and discuss a variety of heat pump options that will be suitable for your requirements.

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Heat Pump Maintenance Schedule

Getting maximum performance from your heat pump system throughout its working life
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We believe that by investing in a planned preventative maintenance programme you can ensure that your heat pump equipment operates at its maximum efficiency coupled with optimum reliability and reduced running costs. Relying on a reactive strategy is a short term solution that can prove costly in the long term.

We recommend that your heat pump is serviced annually to ensure you comply with the manufacturer’s warranty conditions.

AES has a range of heat pump service and maintenance packages to support your heat pump system. Whilst it is rare for our customers to experience no heating or hot water we can offer our expertise providing affordable peace of mind.

 

Benefits of our Heat Pump Service & Maintenance Plans

  • Premium service levels
  • Complements and maintains equipment warranty
  • Prolongs the life of your heat pump system
  • Ensures that the heat pump is operating at maximum efficiency
  • Offers complete reassurance

Annual Heat Pump Service – to maintain the manufacturer’s warranty on your system:

  • Clean evaporator coil
  • Clean magnetic filter
  • Remove trapped air
  • Check primary pressure
  • Check flow rate
  • Check controller settings
  • Check glycol (anti-freeze) level

 

Annual System Service – The above plus:

  • Check immersion heater function
  • Check function of unvented safety equipment
  • Charge expansion vessel