Heat pumps
Heat pumps
Installing a heat pump is a great idea for several reasons:
- Government incentives – The UK Government predicts that installing millions more heat pumps is necessary to meet net zero targets Consequently there are government incentives to encourage the installation of heat pumps e.g. the boiler upgrade scheme and ECO 4.
- Energy efficiency – In terms of energy efficiency, heat pumps outperform traditional heating systems significantly. Additionally, they can produce up to four units of heat for every unit of electricity they use helping to lower your energy bills.
- Lower carbon emissions – Heat pumps certainly emit lower carbon emissions compared to traditional heating systems. They therefore assist in reducing your carbon footprint and contribute to the fight against climate change.
- Renewable energy – Heat pumps can be powered by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. This consequently makes them a more sustainable option than fossil fuel-based heating systems.
- Versatility – Heat pumps can be used for both heating and also cooling, therefore providing a year-round comfort for your home.
- Long lifespan – Heat pumps have a long lifespan of 15 years or more, thus providing reliable heating and cooling for many years to come.
- Do heat pumps work in the winter? – Yes, air source heat pumps certainly work in cold weather. They are more than capable of extracting heat from the air in temperatures as low as -20C.
- Do heat pumps function with existing radiators? – Installing new radiators is not necessarily required, but your existing ones might be too small. In this scenario, your installer will inform you should you need to add or replace radiators.
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More information on the benefits of heat pumps can be found on the Energy Saving Trust’s website
