Benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump Installation

What is an Air Source Heat Pump Installation?

An air source heat pump (ASHP) is a system which collects the heat from the air outside a property and radiates it throughout your home, warming your house in an untraditional but more eco-friendly way. Once the air is sourced, it will be distributed throughout your home using methods such as radiators and underfloor heating systems. Along with heating your home, it can also provide your water cylinder with hot water. 

How Does  an Air Source Heat Pump Installation Work?

Using similar technology to an air conditioner unit, a heat pump has a reversing valve to heat your home. Sourcing the air from outside, it causes the refrigerant liquid in the pump to turn to gas, this gas is then moved through a compressor which increases the pressure, making the temperature rise. Once the gas is heated and gets transferred to your home the temperatures fall, turning it back into a liquid. The cycle then repeats itself.

Benefits to Installing an Air Source Heat Pump

Pros

One of the greatest advantages of an air source heat pump is that they reduce your carbon footprint. If you are looking for ways to become more eco-friendly, then an air source heat pump will benefit you. By using outdoor air to heat your home, you are using renewable energy and removing the need for expensive and damaging fossil fuels. As a plus, why not partner it with your solar panels? They can both work together in providing you with cheaper heat solutions.

A common question around air source heat pumps is, ‘will it work in colder weathers?’ The answer to that is yes. Air source heat pumps have shown to ability to work in temperatures as low as -25°C but as the temperatures drop, so does its energy efficiency.
Providing they are working correctly; an air source heat pump noise should not be higher than 60 decibels. This would be considered low to the average level of noise in an outdoor environment. 

The typical life span to an air source heat pump is around 20-25 years before it will likely need replacing. This is around 5-10 years longer than other heating methods such as a gas boiler, making an air source heat pump a great long-term option.

Cons

You may find the upfront cost of an air source heat pump expensive but if installed correctly, your heat pump will be around three times more efficient that gas boilers. They use much less energy to heat your home meaning your energy bills should show a decrease. The yearly maintenance of an air source heat pump is also more cost effective than traditional heating systems meaning you will be saving money to keep your heat pump running smoothly.

An air source heat pump can be installed to almost any home providing they have the outdoor space to install the unit. However, for an air source heat pump to work efficiently your home will need to have the correct insulation to prevent the heat escaping.

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump

If you don’t have the knowledge and experience in installations of an air source heat pump, then you will find this quite a tricky task and could add potential risks to your home electrics. Using an experienced HVAC engineer will give you peace of mind that your air source heat pump is installed correctly and safely. On completion of an air source heat pump installation, you will be handed a certificate which may be needed when selling the property. 

If you would like more advice on air source heat pump installations or want to book in your installation with us, then contact SpartaMech today. We are your local, qualified and experienced HVAC engineers in Herefordshire.