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Our Guide to Heat Pumps
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The Heating People offer heat pump installation across the region to homeowners who want to reduce their energy cost and their carbon footprint.
At its simplest, a heat pump is a device (which looks a bit like an air conditioning unit) that transfers thermal energy from one point to another. Although they use electricity to run, they’re considered a much greener way of heating your home, because unlike your boiler, they don’t need to burn fuel (usually gas) to create heat. When we burn fuel, we’re releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is what we’re trying to reduce in our battle against climate change.
When we design a heat pump system for you, we will advise on the projected efficiency of the system, which with a bit of information about your gas and electric pricing, and can show you a projected running cost against that of a gas boiler.
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The cost of running a heat pump depends on a few things, like the type of system, the size of your home, and local electricity rates. In general, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are cheaper to install but might cost a little more to run than Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), especially when it’s really cold, as ASHPs have to work harder.
On average, you can expect an ASHP to cost between £500 to £1,000 per year to run, while a GSHP may cost between £400 to £700 per year, thanks to their higher efficiency. That said, both options can lead to big savings on your energy bills compared to traditional gas or oil heating, particularly if your home is well insulated.
The running costs are also influenced by the coefficient of performance (COP), which measures how efficiently your heat pump converts electricity into heat. The better the insulation and the more efficient the system, the more you’ll save in the long run.
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Air source heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills. They are one of the most economical, and eco-friendly heating solutions on the market, and can provide all of your heating and hot water needs whatever the weather outside.
One of the biggest advantages of air source heat pumps is that they’re incredibly energy efficient – which is referred to as the Coefficient of Performance (CoP).
The CoP is the amount of heat generated for every kilowatt of electricity used. An air source heat pump can convert each kilowatt (kW) of electricity into 3-4 kW of heat. This means that they’re between 300%-400% efficient! This is incredibly impressive when you compare it to a modern gas boiler with an energy efficiency of about 92%! Heat pumps manage this impressive energy efficiency because they transfer heat rather than generate it.
An air source heat pump works by using a fan to draw in air from the outside and absorbing the heat into a liquid refrigerant. Using electricity, the heat pump compresses the liquid to increase its temperature. It then condenses back into a liquid to release its stored heat. Heat is sent to your radiators or is stored in a cylinder to provide you with hot water when you need it.
For more information on the aroTHERM Heat Pump, check out the following page:
The aroTHERM air-to-water heat pump.
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The Heating People
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Southport
United Kingdom
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