Air Source Heat Pumps
How Air Source Heat Pumps Work
An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air. Much in the same way a fridge extracts heat from its inside and expels it, an ASHP can get heat from the air at temperatures as low as -15° C. Heat from the air is absorbed at low temperature into a refrigerant. This fluid [...]
Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps
May lower your fuel bills, especially if you replace conventional electric convector heating May provide you with an income through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) May lower your home’s carbon emissions (depending on fuel being replaced) No more fuel deliveries and shortages, if currently using oil/ coal/ LPG. Can both heat your home and [...]
Am I suitable for Air Source Heat Pump Installation
A property’s suitability for ASHP installation depends on a number of factors. The unit is approximately the size of a small fridge, and will be mounted on an external wall (an unshaded wall is ideal). It should also sit in a space that allows an unobstructed flow of air into the unit. Your property must [...]
