Air Source Heat Pumps

When installed correctly, an air source heat pump can produce up to four times more heating energy for the home than it consumes in electricity.

The basic principle of its efficacy is known as Coefficient of Performance or COP. For example: 3 units of environmental energy plus 1 unit of electricity equals four units of heating energy; hence a COP rating ranging from 4-5.

This is subject to suitable low-flow temps and adequate house insulation levels.

Generally, the installation process lasts about three days as you will require an outside unit and an interior one – replacing what was there before.

The English government is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the destructive impacts of climate change, so they’ve launched many programs aimed at convincing people and companies alike to make environmentally-friendly choices.

You can learn more about some of their initiatives by reading our advice page.

If a homeowner regularly monitors and performs preventive maintenance on their heat pump, the average lifespan can be anywhere from 15 to 20 years.

There are some jobs the owner can do themselves, such as keeping it all clean.

There are also other tasks that need to be done by a professional – such as checking whether or not any parts require repair or replacement.

Checking this every year will prevent potential issues from getting out of hand before they become too much to handle.

It isn’t necessary to run the heating all day – it’s more practical to turn it on just when you need it.

Even if your home is very well insulated, there are a few hours where you’ll want the heat, which will give the heat pump enough time to reach its optimum efficiency level.

The time needed can vary depending on how cold and poorly insulated your space is; some areas may take longer than others.

Using the heat pump as a typical boiler isn’t very productive.

It’s inefficient for devices to work at full capacity when they’re overheated.

Setting up the device for your desired temperature is much more effective and less strenuous on the machine than setting it to an extreme level; you’ll save time and also energy in no time!

The better you maintain the heating system, the less it will suffer from inefficiency and power loss.

Make sure that debris doesn’t cover any of the ducts to ensure maximum airflow and clear operation; it would also be wise to clean at least once every two weeks.

No. Many heat pumps are quiet – and the models we install at SwitchedOn often have the ‘Quiet Mark’ seal of approval.