Heat pump FAQs
How do heat pumps work? Heat pumps transfer heat energy either into, or out of, of a property. There are three types: air source (the most common), ground source and water source. As their names suggest, they all gather heat…
Where to put your air source heat pump
Planning where you install your air source heat pump carefully is very important in order for it to run at maximum efficiency. Clearly, a good installer will guide you on this, but we have compiled a few things you should be…
Why install energy saving and low carbon technologies when building homes?
It is easy to be short-sighted when building homes. Many developers are out to maximise profits, and they fail to see the benefit for them in adding costs by installing energy saving technologies. In this blog, we want to show…
What are the potential problems with air source heat pumps?
Air source heat pumps are a popular way to heat your home off-grid. They are efficient, take up little space, and can heat your hot water as well. So, what are some of the pitfalls and problems that come with…
Can I get an air source heat pump if I live on the coast?
A few people have asked us whether it is possible to have an air source heat pump if they live near the coast. This might seem an odd question at first, but there are good reasons to be careful when considering getting an…
What is an air to air heat pump?
Heat pumps are an often misunderstood way to condition your home, so in this blog we are going to demystify the air source heat pump and find out if they could be a good option for your home. How do…
Should I get a borehole or a trench for my ground source heat pump?
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) are a great way to heat a modern home, especially if you are off the gas grid. They do require a bit of room in the garden though, so they aren’t for everyone! How does…
How do ground source heat pumps work?
What is a ground source heat pump? Heat pumps now make up 1% of the UK’s heating systems, and this figure is rising fast. Ground source heat pumps are a green and effective way to provide heating for on and off-grid properties.…
Should I buy thermodynamic panels?
Thermodynamic panels are a form of renewable heating. They basically work similarly to air source heat pumps, but are less bulky and don’t require fans. The panels work by circulating liquid coolant which absorbs heat from the atmosphere and turns it into…
Can I get a free ground source heat pump?
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