 Heat your home - Air Source Heat Pumps
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What is it?
Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air, this heat can then be used to warm water for radiators, underfloor heating systems, warm air convectors or hot water in your home.
Heat pumps have some impact on the environment as they need electricity to run, but the heat they extract from the ground, air, or water is constantly being renewed naturally.
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The benefits?
 Reduce your fuel bills: air source heat pumps run on electricity, so there's no need to pay for gas, it's a low carbon alternative to gas or oil boilers.
Emissions can be reduced further if the heat pump is powered by another renewable technology, such as solar electricity (PV)
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There are two main types
An air-to-water system: uses the heat to warm water. Heat pumps heat water to a lower temperature than a standard boiler system would, so they are more suitable for underfloor heating systems than radiator systems.
An air-to-air system: produces warm air which is circulated by fans to heat your home.Heat from the air is absorbed into a fluid which is pumped through a heat exchanger in the heat pump. Low grade heat is then extracted by the refrigeration system and, after passing through the heat pump compressor, is concentrated into a higher temperature useful heat capable of heating water for the heating and hot water circuits of the house.
The efficiency of air source heat pump systems is measured by a co-efficient of performance (CoP) - the amount of heat they produce compared to the amount of electricity needed to run them. A typical CoP for an air source heat pump is around 2.5 when used with under floor heating; it can be less when used with radiators. The COP means that for every unit of electricity used to power the pump, 2.5 units of heat could be generated.
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How do air soure heat pumps work?
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 extract heat from the air even when the outside temperature is as low as minus 15° C.
When sized and installed correctly, Heat Pumps will provide a highly cost effective solution for your heating requirements typically providing you with 3kW to 4kW of heat energy for every 1kW of electricity supplied to the pump.
This output ratio cannot be matched by any traditional heating system; neither can the reduced output of harmful carbon emissions – up to 3 tonnes of carbon per year from your home alone! Similarly, they can be used to heat domestic hot water to 50°C but this temperature can be boosted by an immersion heater or the original heating system if deemed necessary.ASHP’s are also well suited for use with Solar Hot Water systems.
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The benefits of air source heat pumps
- Reduces your carbon footprint, heat pumps can lower your household's carbon emissions.
- Can be easier to install than a ground source heat pump, but efficiencies can be lower.
- Can lower your household energy bills.
- Cuts down on wasted electricity: heating your home with an air source heat pump is much more efficient than using electric radiators.
- It requires very little maintainance
Is an Air Source heat pump be suitable for my home?.
To see if an air source heat pump is right for you ,there are a few key questions to consider:
* Do you have somewhere to put it? You'll need a place outside your house where a unit can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It will need plenty of space around it to get a good flow of air
* Is your home well insulated? Since air source heat pumps produce less heat 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 it be replacing? The system will pay for itself much more quickly if it's replacing electricity, liquid petroleum Gas (LPG) or a coal heating system than a gas powered one.
*What sort of heating system do you want? Air source heat pumps are much better at powering underfloor heating systems or warm air heating rather than radiator-based systems.
*Is the system intended for a new development? Combining the installation with other building work can reduce the cost of installing the system. A word about quality
There are some companies who are importing and selling poor quality systems in the UK. Undoubtedly a cheap option would in the long run be a false economy as far as longevity and performance. We refuse to sell sub-standard systems to our customers. We offer various payment options including Interest Free Credit subject to status written details are available on request. Finance is subject to status.
 
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Areas Covered by our R.E.A Approved Air Source Heat Pump Installers
Bolton, Bury, Cheshire, Halton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Warrington, UK, England
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