Homeco Energy Air Source Heat Pump
Absorbing heat from the outside air with Stiebel Eltron.
Energy Source | Tariff |
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Ground Source Heat Pump | 20.89p/kWh |
Air Source Heat Pump | 10.71p/kWh |
Solar Thermal | 21.09p/kWh |
Energy-efficient heat pumps
A Homeco Energy, we can install high-quality air source heat pumps.
Air source heat pumps will absorb heat from the outside air. This heat can then be used to heat radiators, underfloor heating systems, or warm air convectors and hot water in your home. An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air in the same way that a fridge extracts heat from its inside. It can get heat from the air even when the temperature is as low as -15° C. Heat pumps have some impact on the environment as they need electricity to run, but the heat they extract from the ground, air, or water is constantly being renewed naturally.
The benefits of a Homeco Energy air source heat pump:
- lower fuel bills, especially if you are replacing conventional electric heating
- could provide you with an income through the government´s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
- lower your home´s carbon emissions, depending on which fuel you are replacing
- don't need fuel deliveries
- will heat your home and provide and hot water
- need little maintenance - they're called ‘fit and forget´ technology
- in many cases can be easier to install than a ground source heat pumps
Unlike gas and oil boilers, heat pumps deliver heat at lower temperatures over much longer periods. During the winter they may need to be on constantly to heat your home efficiently. You will also notice that radiators won't feel as hot to the touch as they might do when you are using a gas or oil boiler.
Air source heat pump savings
Existing system | Air source heat pump performing at 220% | Air source heat pump performing at 300% | |
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Gas | £/year | -£100 | £130 |
Carbon dioxide/year | -30kg | 800kg | |
Gas | £/year | £380 | £610 |
Carbon dioxide/year | 4,440kg | 5,270kg | |
Oil | £/year | £80 | £310 |
Carbon dioxide/year | 810kg | 1,640kg | |
Solid | £/year | £100 | £330 |
Carbon dioxide/year | 4,580kg | 5,410kg |
A negative number means it could cost you more to run the heat pump than the system you are replacing. We've assumed average boiler efficiency for each fuel type; heat pumps produce more energy (as heat) than they use (as electricity), so their efficiency is more than 100%.
FAQ
To discuss installation of an air source heat pump call Homeco Energy in Sheffield today.