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Air source heat pumps are a very efficient method to warm your house. They can function by themselves. Or collaborate with your existing central heater to offer warm water and also inexpensive year-round warmth.

 

What is an air source heat pump?

The majority of home heating systems either use gas, or convert electrical energy right into heat. However heat pumps are various, as they don't generate heat.

Instead, they move existing heat from outdoors into your property. This makes them a lot more reliable. Since they supply extra heat energy than the electrical power they eat. So a heat-pump system generally sets you back much less to run than a standard heater too. Air source heatpump are a sort of renewable energy technology that take the heat from the air exterior (even when it's cold) and use it to warm the house. You can obtain various other heatpump that do the exact same thing utilizing the warmth in the ground and in water, but air source heatpump are suitable for a broader series of residential or commercial properties. Due to the fact that the air (or ground, or water) is warmed by the sun, the energy that heat pumps produce is still classified as 'renewable', despite the fact that the pump itself is powered by power which might or may not have a eco-friendly source.

There are two sorts of air source heat pump. Air-to-water systems heat water which is after that circulated around the property by means of radiators or an underfloor heating unit. They can also be used to warmth water in a storage tank for the restroom or kitchen. Air-to-air systems generally use followers to distribute cozy air around the home and can not be made use of to warmth water.

 

Just how does an air source heatpump work?

An air source heat pump takes warmth from the air and also improves it to a higher temperature using a compressor. It then moves the warmth to the heater in your property. They work a bit like refrigerators backwards.

  1. The air source heatpump soaks up warm from the outside air into a liquid refrigerant at a reduced temperature. Using electricity, the pump compresses the liquid to raise its temperature.
  2. It after that condenses back into a fluid to launch its kept warmth.
  3. Heat is sent out to your radiators or underfloor home heating.
  4. The rest can be kept in your warm water cyndrical tube.
  5. You can use your saved warm water for showers, baths as well as taps.

The pump utilizes electricity to run, however it needs to make use of less electrical power than the warmth it produces. This makes them an energy-efficient way to heat your house. Air source heat pumps function even if the temperature is well below zero.

 

Is my building suitable?

Heat pumps make most financial sense in homes which are off the national gas grid as well as which as a result utilize pricey fuels like power, oil, LPG or coal for space heating. If you're connected to keys gas, then financially you'll possibly be far better off with gas central heating.

A well-insulated house with high requirements of air-tightness is also more effective, although boosting the basic energy effectiveness of your home will certainly assist-- as decreasing your heating requirements will certainly enable you to run a smaller sized as well as more affordable heat pump. This is since heat pumps are most efficient in properties which heat up swiftly, maintain the warmth in and so call for little power to preserve a temperature level once it has actually been reached.

 

How much does an air source heatpump expense?

An air-to-water heatpump usually costs between ₤ 7,000 and ₤ 11,000, according to the Power Saving Trust Fund. The expenses vary depending upon the dimension of the heat pump, the complexity of the system as well as whether you pick straightforward or sophisticated controls ( for instance a weather-compensated thermostat).

 

Upkeep prices for air source heat pumps are reduced. They are trustworthy, work immediately as well as most will run for 20 years or even more. Your installer must encourage on any kind of upkeep required, such as an annual check by you and a solution every couple of years by a professional.

These costs depend on many factors, including:

  • The size of your home
  • How well insulated your home is
  • The brand of the pump
  • The pump size
  • The performance/efficiency of the pump

 

Can I obtain an air source heatpump grant?

They're consisted of in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The national government scheme pays homeowners in England, Scotland as well as Wales for the renewable warm they generate.

RHI payments last for 7 years. And for the most significant systems, you could stand up to ₤1,300 each year. If you have made an application for any other national government grants, these might be subtracted from your RHI earnings. You can lower the upfront price of installing an air source heat pump by appointing your RHI payments to a participating installer too.

 

Where can I locate an Air Source Heatpump installer?

We will supply approximately 4 Air source heat pump pros in your area, who will certainly use quotations for the work you desire done. You'll receive a home visit from specialists in Plymouth that'll aid you to pick the ideal Air source heat pump for your home before performing the installment. Enter your postcode to begin searching now.

Average Air source heat pump cost in Plymouth

How much it will cost you to install an air source heat pump on your property depends on the type of building you have, how powerful your heat pump needs to be, and your location. However, the common price for an air source heat pump installation is about £7,000 Plymouth.

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Air source heat pump installation cost in Plymouth 2025

Labour cost £4,900
Material cost £1,750
Waste removal £350
Time frame: 1-3 days

Air source heat pump searches in March 2025

Air source heat pump Projects in Plymouth in February 2025

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We noted 6,225 requests for property or home quotes in Plymouth. Of these quote requests the number of air source heat pump quotations in Plymouth was 70. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with as many as four suitable contractors who were available for work within Plymouth during that time. Ask for a free property survey from trustworthy companies within Plymouth.

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Plymouth

Plymouth is an English city upon the south coastline of Devon having a populace of around 250,000. The city takes fame from its significant port, that's known for holding several navy ships. Thanks to this military significance, Plymouth was victim to a number of bombings within the Second World War and since has been subject to much redevelopment to rework the area. This has created a contemporary vibe, with a spread of new houses throughout the suburbs.

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FAQs

How do air source heat pumps work?

Air source heat pumps work by absorbing heat from the outside air and transferring it inside to heat up your property.

An air source heat pump has an outdoor unit containing a refrigerant. This absorbs heat from the air and passes into a compressor, where the temperature is increased. The heat then transfers either into water, which feeds into your wet heating system, or into air, which is dispersed around your property.

Air source heat pumps need electricity to run, but this is to power the compressor rather than directly generate heat.

how much does an air source heat pump cost?

Are you interested in installing an air source heat pump in your home or property? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much this is going to cost. Well, so are many other potential investors in the unit and we aim to answer this question once and for all. In this post, you’re going to discover the price range at which your new air source heat pump will fall in.

 

As simple as it seems, the cost of an air source heat pump can’t be accurate and straightforward as there are a number of factors that greatly influences the price. These influencing factors include the size of the heat pump, the system’s complexity, your personal preference - whether simple or advanced controls, and lots more. However, according to Energy Saving Trust, an air-to-water heat pump should fall within the range of £7000 to about £11000. What’s more? You’ll also need to put into consideration the cost of upgrading your radiators or fitting underfloor heating which can also cost you thousands of pounds.

 

In general, the main cost of a heat pump is the upfront cost of making a purchase as well as installing it. The heat pump will consume a little amount of electricity and the running costs are also relatively low. The amount your air source heat pump will cost largely depends on your home’s size, the temperature you want your home or property to be as well as how properly insulated your home is.

 

The period of time it’ll take to recoup your investment in the system in energy savings will also depend on a wide range of factors including the price you pay for electricity, how efficiently the system works, how you use the heat generated and more.

how long does an air source heat pump last?

If you’re planning to install an air source heat pump in your home or property, one of the first questions you’d probably want to ask is, how long does it last? In this post, we aim to provide an answer to this question and more. Let’s take a look!

Generally, heat pumps are considered to be very durable and long lasting. In the previous years, their average life expectancy was at 15 years, however with the advancement in modern technology, the newest units are able to last for about 20 to 25 years before they become due for replacement. The longevity and durability of air source heat pumps is as a result of their design as you won’t find many things that can go wrong and even more so with their latest models. As you would have expected, their lifespan normally varies with the manufacturer as well as model. However, while having them regularly maintained can help to extend their life expectancy and efficiency, they’re not considered to be a necessity.

When compared to other types of heating sources, heat pump comes out on top when it comes to longevity. The significance of this is immense due to the fact that the nature of the RHI scheme is to recoup sufficient funds so that after 7 years, the system will ultimately have costed nothing beyond that of a new boiler depending on the performance. Other heating sources such as oil, gas and electric boilers will only have to work for about 10 to 12 years before their parts will need to be replaced and times the manufacturer may have well stopped producing such parts.

what is an air source heat pump?

Air source heat pumps are a type of heating system that you can use to warm the air in your property. They’re a semi-renewable energy generator as, although they use electricity, they extract and use renewable heat from the air.

There are two main types of air source heat pump – air-to-water, and air-to-air. Air-to-water heat pumps are the most popular, and are best used to heat water that supplies underfloor heating systems or large radiators. Air-to-air pumps heat air, which is then dispersed round your property using fans.

Do you want a low carbon way of heating your home? Then, getting an air source heat pump is the way to go! What they do is pretty simple - they absorb the potential thermal energy present in the outside air and transmit it directly to the home or property where it’s going to be compressed and the heat transferred with the help of a number of coils. In other words, it functions by extracting heat from a cooler place and then uses it to raise the temperature inside a home or property. Being very similar to air conditioning units, the amount of heat they’re going to produce for your home or property will be dependent on the size you install. Therefore, the bigger the heat pump, the more the heat that’ll be generated.

Air source heat pumps have two main types which includes air to air and air to water. Air-to-water heat pumps works by absorbing heat from the outside air, then relays it directly into your home or property through the help of fans. In order to move the heat around your home, you’ll need a warm air circulation system. This type of air source heat pump are not eligible for the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive Payment as they can’t generate hot water. What’s more? They can function in reverse during the hot summer months.

Air-to-water heat pumps, on the other hand, operates by extracting heat from the outside air and transmitting it into the wet central heating system. Due to the fact that they’re able to generate heat that’s cooler than the one generated by a conventional gas or oil boiler, they happen to be a better fit for larger radiators or water underfloor heating.

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