What is an Air Source Heat Pump?
Are you looking for a smarter, more sustainable way to heat and cool your home? An air source heat pump (ASHP) could be your ideal solution. This innovative technology cleverly absorbs heat from the outside air—even when it’s cold—and transfers it inside to warm your home and provide hot water. In the summer, the process reverses to provide efficient cooling.
Choosing a specialist ensures your system is designed, installed, and maintained to the highest standard, maximising efficiency and your return on investment.
The Benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump
Why make the switch to an air source heat pump? The advantages for your home and wallet are significant.
- Exceptional Energy Efficiency: ASHPs produce around three units of heat for every one unit of electricity they consume, making them far more efficient than traditional boilers and furnaces.
- Lower Energy Bills: This high efficiency translates directly into substantial savings on your monthly heating and cooling costs.
- Year-Round Comfort: Enjoy consistent heating in the winter and reliable cooling in the summer from a single, integrated system.
- Low-Carbon Living: Dramatically reduce your home’s carbon footprint by moving away from fossil fuels like gas and oil.
- Quiet Operation: Modern heat pumps are engineered to be whisper-quiet, ensuring they won’t disturb your peace.
- Incentive Eligibility: You may be able to take advantage of government grants or financial incentives designed to encourage the switch to renewable heating.
Our Air Source Heat Pump Services
We offer a complete, end-to-end service to ensure you get the perfect heating and cooling solution for your home.
- Consultation & Site Assessment: We start by understanding your needs and evaluating your property to determine the best approach.
- System Design & Sizing: Our experts perform precise calculations to design a system that is perfectly sized for your home’s unique requirements.
- Professional Installation: We handle every aspect of the installation for both new builds and retrofit projects.
- System Replacement & Upgrades: We can seamlessly replace your old, inefficient heating system with a modern ASHP.
- Repairs & Servicing: Our skilled technicians can diagnose and repair any issues to keep your system running smoothly.
- Maintenance Plans: Protect your investment with our comprehensive maintenance plans for long-term performance and peace of mind.
- Smart Controls & Thermostats: We integrate intuitive smart controls, allowing you to manage your home’s comfort from anywhere.
- Ducted & Ductless Solutions: We specialise in both ducted and ductless (mini-split) systems to suit any property layout.
Our Straightforward Installation Process
How do we take you from initial enquiry to a fully functioning system? Our process is designed to be clear and stress-free.
- Assessment: We conduct a thorough on-site survey to understand your property’s heat loss, layout, and your specific comfort goals.
- Proposal & Pricing: You receive a detailed, transparent proposal outlining the recommended system, installation plan, and a clear breakdown of costs.
- Installation & Commissioning: Our certified team carries out the installation with precision and care, then commissions the system to ensure it operates at peak performance.
- Training & Handover: We walk you through your new system, showing you how to use the controls to get the most out of your investment.
- Follow-Up Support: Our commitment doesn’t end at installation. We are always here to answer questions and provide ongoing support.
A Word From Our Customers
“The entire process was professional from start to finish. The team designed the perfect system for our home, and the installation was tidy and efficient. We’ve seen a huge drop in our energy bills and have never been more comfortable. Highly recommended!”
Is an Air Source Heat Pump Right for You?
An ASHP is a versatile solution suitable for a wide range of properties, including:
- Existing Homes: Ideal for retrofitting and replacing old gas, oil, or electric resistance heating systems.
- New Builds & Extensions: The perfect opportunity to build in high-efficiency heating and cooling from day one.
- Properties Seeking Zoning: Ductless mini-split systems offer room-by-room temperature control, improving comfort and reducing waste.
- Homes Needing Year-Round Comfort: Provides both heating and cooling in one efficient package.
Products We Work With
We partner with a range of leading manufacturers to provide high-quality, reliable equipment that meets your needs and budget. Our expertise covers all major system types:
- Ducted Air-to-Air Systems: Distribute warm or cool air throughout your home using a network of ducts.
- Ductless Mini-Split Systems: Offer flexible, zoned heating and cooling with individual indoor units.
- Air-to-Water Hydronic Systems: Heat water that circulates through radiators or underfloor heating systems, and can also provide your domestic hot water.
Understanding the Investment
While we provide a detailed, fixed-price quote after our site assessment, it is helpful to understand the factors that influence the total cost. Prices typically range based on the size of your property, the type of system (ducted vs. ductless), the complexity of the installation, and whether any upgrades to your existing radiators or insulation are needed.
We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Financing options may also be available to help spread the cost of your investment.
Why Choose Us?
- Certified Technicians: Our team is fully qualified, insured, and highly experienced in all aspects of ASHP technology.
- Right-Sized by Design: We never guess. Our detailed heat loss calculations ensure your system is perfectly matched to your home for optimal efficiency.
- Tidy & Respectful Workmanship: We treat your home with care, ensuring a clean and tidy work site from start to finish.
- Comprehensive Warranties: We stand by our work with robust warranties on both our labour and the equipment we install.
- Dedicated Post-Installation Support: Our relationship continues after the job is done. We are here to support you for the life of your system.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are air source heat pumps noisy?
Modern ASHPs are surprisingly quiet. The outdoor unit produces a low hum, similar to a refrigerator, and is designed for minimal disturbance.
2. How well do they work in cold weather?
Extremely well. Today’s heat pumps are engineered to efficiently extract heat from the air in temperatures well below freezing, keeping your home warm and comfortable all winter.
3. How long does installation take?
A typical retrofit installation can take anywhere from 2 to 5 days, depending on the complexity of the system and your property.
4. What maintenance is required?
We recommend an annual service to check system pressures, clean filters, and ensure all components are functioning correctly. This helps maintain peak efficiency and extends the unit’s lifespan.
5. Can an ASHP work with my existing radiators?
Yes, but they work most efficiently with low-temperature systems like underfloor heating or oversized radiators. We will assess your current setup and advise if any radiator upgrades are needed for optimal performance.
6. Are there any grants or rebates available?
Often, yes. Many government and local schemes offer financial incentives to help homeowners switch to renewable heating. We can help you identify any programmes you may be eligible for.
Ready to Upgrade Your Home’s Comfort?
Take the first step towards a more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable home. Contact our specialists today to discuss your project and schedule a no-obligation consultation.
