Air Source Heat Pumps
An air source heat pump heats your home and hot water up to 5 times more efficiently than a traditional heating system based on fossil fuels or electricity. By making use of the heat in the outside air, you use much less energy while enjoying the same level of comfort.
Designed to Provide the Warmth You Need in the UK Climate
An air source heat pump harnesses renewable energy from the sun. The sun warms up our atmosphere and the outer layer of the earth's crust. Even on cold winter days or at nights there is always thermal energy in the air. An air source heat pump extracts warm energy from the outside air, increases the temperature by compressing it, and then transfers the energy into hot water. This is then used to supply your domestic hot water and to heat your home via your central heating radiators, underfloor heating or fan coil units.
THE SYSTEMS WE INSTALL
- Can be fitted to new or existing radiators, underfloor heating or fan coil units.
- Reduce energy consumption.
- Reduce CO2 emissions up to 50% compared to gas.
- Supply your heating and sanitary hot water.
- Do not burn oil or gas and therefore do not produce hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide.
- Can also come with a cooling option for summer.
Important Considerations
The functionality and performance of an air source heat pump is considerably different to traditional gas or oil boiler systems. A well designed and installed air source heat pump will ensure maximum life expectancy, system efficiency and lower running costs for the user. Conversely, a poorly designed and/or installed system could risk a shortened life expectancy and could unnecessarily increase the running and/or maintenance costs for the residents or bill payer.
Solar Air's specialist engineers have years of experience installing and servicing air source heat pumps and operate under a strict code of conduct at all times. We are proud of our track record and are happy to provide references from customers who have been enjoying the benefits of their air source heat pump for several years now.
Grant Money Towards your Installation
It is most likely that you will be eligible to receive a government grant towards the cost of your installation as part of the Department of Energy and Climate Change's Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
Being an Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited installer, Solar Air UK is regularly involved in grant work and we would welcome the opportunity to provide you with any advice should you be considering a renewable energy project.
Technical Details
Air source heat pumps rely on a condenser and an evaporator to absorb and release warm air. Between these two media the heat is moved by means of a working fluid, the refrigerant. As the refrigerant passes through the evaporator and extracts heat from the air, it turns into a gas. This is then compressed which raises the temperature. An example of this is when you inflate a bicycle tyre and can feel the air inside warming up through the rubber. Inside your house the second heat exchange takes place when the compressed gas enters the condenser, a surface that is colder than the gas itself. Finally, the gas condenses and releases its heat - this heat then warms up your home. The compressor, fan and evaporator of the heat pump are powered by electricity, usually from the mains. Depending on the ambient outside temperature, the resulting heat energy produced can be up to 5 times greater than the electrical energy used to power the air source heat pump and is referred as its operating coefficient of performance (CoP).
Free Survey & Advice
To discuss the best solution for your project call Solar Air UK on 0800 917 6859, email us at admin@solarairuk.com or complete the online enquiry form.
