​Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) absorb heat from the outside air. This heat can then be used to provide renewable heating and hot water to your home.  Heating can be achieved via radiators, underfloor heating systems, or warm air convectors and often heat pumps can be retro fitted into existing systems. An air source heat pump uses simple refrigeration technology to extract heat from the outside air which allows it to work efficiently even at outside temperatures as low as -15°C.
In general, heat pumps need some electricity to run, however the heat generated far outweighs the energy required to run the heat pump which is why they are much more environmentally friendly than a conventional boiler or oil burning system etc and this is also why the government offer income via the RHI scheme. 

The benefits of air source heat pumps

• Lower fuel bills, especially if you are replacing conventional electric heating
• Potential income through the UK government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
• Lower home carbon emissions, depending on which fuel you are replacing
• No fuel deliveries needed
• Can heat your home as well as your water
• Minimal maintenance required
• Can be easier to install than a ground source heat pump.
• Unlike gas and oil boilers, heat pumps deliver heat at lower temperatures over much longer periods.

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During the winter they may need to be on constantly to heat your home efficiently. You will also notice that radiators won't feel as hot to the touch as they might do when you are using a gas or oil boiler.

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