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Are you looking for Air Source Heat Pump Installer near you?
Are you looking for a trusted and reliable heat pump installer, local to you? You’re in the right place.If you are looking to switch your old fossil fuel boiler with a clean energy heat pump in Essex then GPHE are here to help.We are your local installers and we provide a free home energy assessment and a seamless instillation, to switch from your old fossil fuel heating system to a new heat pump system as a simple and hassle-free experience.
– Free home energy assessment– Flexible ways to pay– We’ll apply for the £7,500 government grant on your behalf– Improve your homes energy efficiency by up to 300% on average
What are Air Source Heat Pumps?
Air source heat pumps or ASHP for short are a new amazing type of low-carbon heating. They take warmth from the air outside and use it to supply heating and hot water to your home, even when the temperature falls as low as -15c.When a heat pump is installed in a well insulated home, they are just as cost effective, cosy and convenient as a gas or oil boiler is. The heat pumps run on electricity, not fossil fuels like gas or oil which means they are a lower-carbon way of heating your home.They use 75% of natural resources from the air, ground or a water source to provide your heating and hot water to your home. The remaining 25% is powered through electricity in order to operate.Air source heat pumps are the most common type of heat pump in the UK as they are suitable for a wide range of homes. The external unit can easily be installed and is less disruptive to install.Other types of heat pumps are ground source and water source heat pumps.
How do air source heat pumps actually work?
Air source heat pumps are low temperature heating systems, which means they operate differently to fossil fuel boilers which are high temperature systems.The heat pumps work similar to your fridge/freezer or an air conditioning unit but in reverse, they provide heat by extracting heat from the outside air and transferring it indoors.Heat pumps use a refrigeration cycle, with a compressor, condenser, evaporator and refrigerant to absorb and release heat energy into your central heating and hot water system in your home, ready to be transferred into your home making them an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly heating solution.The air source heat pump is made up of 3 main components, an exterior unit, an interior unit and a refrigerant. How it works:1. Heat is sourced from the air outside, this is blown by the fan on the exterior unit over the heat exchange surface on the exterior part of the heat pump.2. The heat collected is warm enough to cause the refrigerant liquid in the heat pump to evaporate and turn into a gas.3. The gas then moved through a compressor, which increases pressure causing its temperature to rise.4. The gas, now heated up is passed over the internal heat exchanger surrounded by cool water. The water is then heated up and this heat is transferred into your central heating (radiators or underfloor heating) and your hot water system.5. This cycle will repeat until your home reaches the required temperature set on your thermostat.
What is the difference between a gas boiler and a heat pump? And will I actually save money?
Replacing your traditional fossil fuel boiler system such as a gas boiler with a heat pump can be a great sustainable decision.Heat pumps can improve your homes energy efficiency. When it comes to a comparison between a gas boiler and a heat pump, the heat pump out preforms a gas boiler under almost every circumstance. A high efficiency rated gas boiler typically operates at an efficiency between 95-98%, alternatively heat pumps typically operate at an efficiency of around 200-300%, though some can reach higher rates.A gas boiler running at 95% efficiency means only 95% of the energy used is being sent into your home for heating the other 5% is being lost/used in running the boiler itself. An older boiler running at 70% efficiency is loosing/using a huge 30%.A heat pump running at around 300% means that on average your heat pump will produce 3 units of energy for every 1 unit of electricity its absorbed, so no energy is lost.An average home in the UK will use just over 12,000kWh per year for heating, your heat pump will be able to provide the same amount of heat from just 4000kWh.As your local heat pump installers we will visit your home to provide a free, no obligation quote and explain in detail what the process involves and what the cost would be to modernise your home with an air source heat pump.Heat pumps typically have a higher upfront cost in comparison to a traditional fossil fuel boiler, typically starting around £6000, the annual savings can be considerable as they have a great energy efficiency rating and due to this they can significantly reduce your energy costs long term.The government provides funding under their Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) as a grant of up to £7,500 if you are applicable. As your local Essex installer we will apply for this funding on your behalf and deduct this amount from your final cost.Air source heat pumps life expectancy is typically double that of a boiler, as such this also helps reduce your overall cost. A well maintained air source heat pump could last up to 20 years.Take a look what Heat pump suits your house!
Will a heat pump still work well in the winter?Yes! The modern air source heat pumps work very well in the cooler months, even down to -15C.Can I keep my existing radiators?Heat pumps are compatible with most radiators, so they may not need to be replaced if they are bigger radiators, if they are smaller sized radiators the heat pump may not be compatible. However our qualified installers will be able to discuss this with you.Heat pumps are more suitable for bigger radiators which are 2.5 times larger than the standard size, this is because they release heat at a slightly lower temperature of 40 degrees and more slowly, where as a gas boiler releases temperature at around 60 degrees. Having a larger surface area to your radiators will hep to disperse the heat so that your home will still feel as warm as it does with a gas boiler.Are heat pumps suitable to use with underfloor heating?Absolutely! As both systems operate at a lower temperature they are an ideal match together.Does a heat pump actually cut my homes carbon emissions down?Yes, air source heat pumps are a fantastic low-carbon option for your home heating Having your existing gas boiler replaced with a heat pump can cut your homes carbon emissions down by around 44% a year.We know that installing a new air source heat pump can be costly, however it doesn’t mean you need to remodel your home to install one (and potentially you won’t have to get rid of ALL of your existing radiators)