Heat Pumps (Air & Ground Source)
Heat pumps are relatively new technology to the UK. Their popularity is partly been driven by the ever increasing (and resource depleting) gas and oil prices, and because of our knowledge that burning fossil fuels creates harmful CO2 emissions.
Green Build Energy will design a heat pump system that will provide all your central heating, underfloor heating, hot water and swimming pool requirements without the need for a back up system. Our systems can provide hot water up to 55°C all year round and keep your property at whatever living temperature you require during the winter months.
The benefits of air source heat pumps
Cut down on wasted electricity: heating your property with an air source heat pump is much more efficient than using electric radiators. Save space: an air source heat pump system is compact and requires no storage space for fuel.
Is an air source heat pump suitable for my property?
To tell if an air source heat pump is right for you, there are a few key questions to consider:
- Do you have somewhere to put it? - You'll need a place outside your house where a unit can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It will need plenty of space around it to get a good flow of air.
- Is your property well insulated? Since air source heat pumps produce less heat than traditional boilers, it's essential that your property is insulated and draught proofed well for the heating system to be effective.
- What fuel will you be replacing? The system will pay for itself much more quickly if it's replacing an electricity, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or coal heating system than a gas or oil one.
- What type of heating system do you want? - Air source heat pumps can be used to heat a radiator system but are better suited for powering under floor heating systems.
- Is the system intended for a new development? - Combining the installation with other building work can reduce the cost of installing the system.
- Savings can be considerable - up to 5 tonnes of CO2 and £700 per year for a system that replaces an electric heating system.