Design, Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps.

Heat from the sun is constantly warming our planet. Air source heat pumps are an electric eco heating system that absorbs this solar heat, then utilises a small amount of electricity to compress this heat into a suitably high temperature – ready to be used for space heating such as radiators or underfloor heating and hot water too. You can find out more about how a heat pump works and their pros and cons, here.

Providing it’s designed and installed correctly (speak to us to ensure you choose the best option for your property and a fully qualified installer to fit it), an air source heat pump can be an effective eco heating system that’s both cheap to run and that’s very good for the environment.

Modern heat pumps can last as long as 25 years, and if they’re MCS-approved, you could be eligible for various government schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme which could give you £5000 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump.

Do air source heat pumps work in the UK?

You may be wondering if heat pumps can work effectively in the UK, taking our cold climate into account. In actual fact, all types of heat pump (water, ground, and air source heat pumps) can absorb heat even in very cold conditions (as low as -20°C). They’re already found in many domestic applications throughout Europe, and in much colder climates than our own. In Sweden alone, 97% of new builds come with a heat pump system, and over 20% of all households already have heat pumps installed as an eco-heating system.

Heat pumps are considered one of the most efficient eco heating systems available today. This is because they don’t give off any carbon emissions locally, and they’re capable of transferring over 4 times more thermal energy than they use in electricity. In more practical terms, this high efficiency could equate to a 75% reduction in heating bills (when switching from an electric heater).

What’s more, if you switch to a green energy provider, your system could effectively be running carbon neutral. Mid-Tech Services are experts in the design and installation of cleaner and greener renewable heating systems. We can advise on a wide range of installed applications for commercial and domestic use. To find out if you qualify for financial incentives, or if you would like to know more air source heating, please get in touch for a free site survey.

Will a heat pump save me money on my energy bill?

Running costs will depend on how your heat pump is designed and how it is operated. Savings on your energy bill will also depend on the system you are replacing.

Is an air source heat pump right for me?

Air source heat pumps are suitable for many types of homes and are the most common type of domestic heat pump, with tens of thousands of installations across the UK. However, there are a few things you should consider before deciding whether a heat pump is right for you.