Heat pump installation

Increased heating efficiency– Air source heat pumps are up to 4 times more efficient than traditional boilers, and therefore require less energy to heat your home.  

Reduced carbon footprint– Air source heat pumps don’t use fossil fuels and are better for the planet. Nearly 50% of the electricity on the grid now comes from low carbon sources – and your positive impact will be even greater if you are with a renewable energy supplier like Good Energy.  

Lower fuel bills– Because air source heat pumps are much more efficient, they can cost a lot less to run. Homes that rely on oil, LPG or electric heating are most likely to make savings, while those on gas can achieve the same or lower running costs. Find out more about cost savings in this article.  

Smart energy control– Control your heating remotely with smart controls through your phone or computer and keep your heating system optimised to meet your heating needs as efficiently as possible.  

Increased comfort– Keep your home at a steady temperature effortlessly with gentle automatic top-ups through the day to keep you and your family comfortable.  

Long lifespan– The typical lifespan of an air source heat pump is up to 20 years.  

When properly designed and installed, a heat pump system will maintain a comfortable indoor temperature even in cold weather. It continuously supplies low-grade heat over longer periods, which is different from the on/off cycling of traditional systems. 

Heat pumps are suitable for most homes. Installio’s team will be able to find the best option for your property.  

A few things to consider:  

Space   

• The air source heat pump needs to sit outside the property on flat ground, ideally as close to your property as possible to increase the efficiency of the pipework. The size of the unit may vary slightly depending on the energy requirements of your properly. We recommend having at least 30 cm of clearance to each side of the unit, 30cm to the rear of it, and 1.5m to the front. Our survey team will help with where to best position your heat pump.  

Property type   

• Installio can install in most properties. However, please note they are unable to install heat pumps in flats/ maisonettes /apartments and non-domestic properties.  
• Listed buildings are not always restricted and many owners of listed buildings are able to install heat pumps. We’d advise you to first check with your local planning authority for their specific guidance before proceeding.
• For homes in conservation areas or heritage sites, it is often still possible to install a heat pump. However, we’d advise you to first check with your local planning authority for their specific guidance before proceeding.  

Air source heat pumps are extremely efficient at generating heat. In fact, they can produce up to four times more energy than the electricity they consume, making them 3-4 times more efficient than a standard boiler. This means you use much less energy for the same amount of heat, which is better for your finances as well as the environment.  

Like a boiler, it will heat up your radiators and provide hot water and you can control your home’s temperature on a thermostat. There are subtle differences however – a heat pump will provide a lower level of heat consistently throughout the day, whereas lots of homes use boilers to provide shorter blasts of heat at certain times, then turn the heating off. This means that you will be able to keep your home at a cosy ambient temperature all year round.

Solar panels and battery storage can work well with a heat pump. The solar panels will create the electricity for the heat pump to run on, essentially providing your own cycle of renewable energy, ideal for when you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint even further. Installio’s surveying team will be able to discuss this with you during a survey of your property.  

If you’re currently on a full electric system, we would need to install an entirely new “wet” central heating system including radiators and pipework, to be able to install our air source heat pump. If you already have a “wet” heating system powered by a fully electric boiler, your heating can easily be converted to run on a heat pump, and you could make significant savings on your heating bills.  

Yes, we always aim to integrate existing solar diverters. If the solar diverter is not capable of scheduling a weekly boost (for a disinfection cycle) we may propose a duel immersion cylinder.