Air Source Heat Pumps

Heat your home efficiently so you can stay warm for less.

Low carbon heating

Air source heat pumps are a low-carbon heating source. They use a refrigeration cycle to move heat from the outside air into your home.

Like boilers, air source heat pumps are a heat source. They deliver lower temperatures than a boiler and need to be carefully designed into well-insulated, airtight homes to work efficiently.

Benefits of air source heat pumps

There are many benefits to installing an air source heat pump, including:

They don’t produce carbon when operating
Using little electricity, they can be combined with solar PV panels for clean electricity
Comparatively low running costs
Outdoor units takes less space then alternatives

Disadvantages of air source heat pumps

The disadvantages to installing an air source heat pump include:

High upfront costs
Outdoor space required
Additional upgrades may be necessary

Is your home suitable for an air source heat pump?

Air source heat pumps are suitable for your home if:

You’re replacing expensive electric storage heaters, oil, liquefied petroleum gas or coal
You have outside space to install
You have good insulation to retain the heat generated
You have solar panels or another renewable source, as this reduce the electricity costs from running the air source heat pump, although this isn’t essential