Ground/ Air Source Heat Pumps

SASGAS have the experience and capabilities to install ground and air source heat pumps, as you may be aware the government are encouraging people to look at alternative ways to supply their homes. 

Ground source heat pumps are excellent low-carbon heating systems that are very popular due to their high-efficiency rate and low running costs. They use the grounds’ constant temperature as a source to heat your home.

Once installed, running costs are low and they are eligible for the renewable heat incentive, which means you can save money from this system.

Air source heat pumps are installed outside, normally at the side or rear of the building. They absorb heat from the outside air, which is increased using a compressor before being released into your home.

There are two types of air source heat pumps, air to water and air to air. Air to water units transfer the heat by pumping liquid through pipes to radiators or underfloor heating. The benefit of an air to water system is that it will produce hot water in addition to heat. Air to air system generates warm air directly from the unit and circulates this around your home.

They run using electricity, but with a 300% efficiency rating. Compare this to the average 90% rating of a new boiler or older boilers which can be as low as 60%, and you’ll quickly realise why air source heat pumps are a popular way to heat your home or business.

Before installing air source heat pumps, your property needs to be insulated to reduce heat loss through the walls, floors and the roof. If heat is easily escaping the property, the air source heat pump will work twice as hard to generate the heat needed.

For the government to reach its 2050 net zero goals, they have made these systems eligible for government grants.

There are many benefits to both of these systems, SASGAS will advise you on the appropriate system to use and the installation of this system into your home. 

Benefits include:

• Fully automated.
• Help lower fuel bills
• Help lower carbon emissions
• Savings of £6,000 with the boiler upgrade scheme 
• Minimal maintenance required
• Clean and sustainable heating source
• Virtually noise-free
• Space saving.
• Low running costs. 
• Energy efficient. 
• Provides both cooling and heating.
• Government funds for installation are available.
• Increases the value of your home. 

Please contact us to discuss this further.