Waterworx Renewables- Install an Air Source Heat Pump

Big News…

We are extremely proud and excited to announce that we are leading the way in our local area with installing renewable energy!

Our team of experts are now able to offer Air Source Heat Pump Installations.

What is an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)?

So, you’re wanting to know what one of these is and how it works, right?!

Well it consists of a Heat Pump and a Hot Water Tank. The Pump is installed outside, whilst the Tank is installed inside your home. The unit works by extracting the heat from the outside air and then using electricity to bring it inside. It’s designed to stay on longer, without costing more and maintains a consistent temperature for your heating and hot water. This means that you can stay cosy and have a comfortable environment throughout your home.

What Are The Benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump?

There are some great benefits to having one of these installed and we will go through each one now…

So let’s get into it, by having one installed you’ll be using less energy than a gas boiler to generate the same amount of heat. You’ll also be reducing your Carbon footprint by up to 70% because of their efficiency and the fact that the electricity they use is becoming greener every year. You only have to look at all the wind farms and solar panel fields that are being used now.

The system will have a longer life span and can last up to 20+ years, as opposed to 10-15 years for a gas or oil boiler’s life expectancy. They are also cheaper to maintain due to there being less moving parts within and unlike a gas boiler, they run at lower temperatures. Heat Pumps can also connect to your existing radiators which are adequate to heat your home. This is great news for the savvy homeowner.

They can also be connected to SMART capabilities and work with Solar panels and batteries, so you can stay in control of your energy usage, just the same as a boiler. This means that you can still use your apps and gadgets to be in charge of your energy bills, if you’re a gadget type of person. If not, that’s fine too, you can continue how you are used to.

We hear you asking about warranty and maintenance! Well, we can tell you that most units come with a labour and parts warranty as standard, depending on the manufacturer of course. They’ll also need an annual check for warranty validation purposes but that’s much the same as a boiler.

There’s also the news of a government boiler upgrade scheme/ grant that you can apply for to help with the cost of replacing your fossil fuel heating to Heat Pump and its currently at £7,500*. This is a welcome package to give a hand to those wanting to make the switch from their current fossil fuels to a more renewable energy approach.

Key Benefits of Heat Pumps:

Uses less energy than boilers to generate the same amount of heat
Uses less Carbon and can reduce your Carbon footprint by up to 70%
Longer life span of the system, up to 20 Years+, compared to a gas boiler, 10-15 years
Generally, cheaper to maintain due to less moving parts and designed to remain on longer running at lower temperatures than a gas boiler, but without costing more.
Consistent and comfortable heating and hot water throughout your home
Can connect to SMART Capabilities and work with renewable energy, like Solar panels and batteries
Warranty for Labour and Parts, as standard with an annual check required for warranty purposes
Government Scheme/ Grant available, currently at £7,500*

Some Common Questions Asked About Heat Pumps:

1. Are they noisy?

Well, modern units will generate a little noise but they have to conform to regulations that state this noise has to be kept between 40-60 decibels within 1 metre which means they aren’t that noisy. If noise is a concern, then we can advise and look at the position of the unit in accordance to the regulations.

2. Will they work in freezing weather?

They sure will! They can actually work in temperatures as low as -20C and so there’s no need to worry there, as we don’t usually reach such low temperatures here in the UK.

3. Are they massive in size?

Actually, the Heat Pumps themselves are usually around 1 x 1.5 metres in height and 0.5 x 1.0 metre wide, where-as the hot water tanks are around 1 x 2 metres.

4. What about maintenance and warranty?

If you’re concerned about the maintenance and warranty, then it’s good to know that most Heat Pumps will come with a Labour and Parts warranty as standard, depending on the manufacturer. As for maintenance, they will need an annual check to validate the warranty period just the same as a boiler would.

Need more information?

Heat Pumps can be fitted in most homes in the UK but please contact us for more details and to have a chat about your needs and concerns, so we can advise the correct one for your home.

If you choose to use our Services to install your ASHP, then you can be safe in the knowledge that being a local company, we will be there for you every step of the way. Our aftercare that we give is more personal and we can offer a quick, smooth and happy experience for your move from fossil fuels. We are always at hand with any queries or issues you may have during your move across.

So, if you’re considering moving across and would like a free no-obligation quote, then get in touch with our team today.

To see what our quote includes, please see below:

Quote Includes:

Installation by our expert team
A compatible hot water cylinder
Any Necessary Radiator changes
Plumbing & electrical bits needed to fit your new heating system
All delivery and labour required to complete the install
5 Year warranty on heat pump (Manufacturer dependent)
1 Year warranty on all other parts
2 Years Warranty on Labour & workmanship
£7,500 boiler upgrade scheme grant* (we will apply for this grant on your behalf)