Air Source Heat Pump Resources
Air Source Heat Pumps - Frequently Asked Questions
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Air Source Heat Pumps : Intelligent Heating
The Mitsubishi Electric range of Ecodan air source heat pumps is just one of the most advanced heating systems available for homeowners and businesses.
It boasts an A++ ErP Energy Rating Label across the range, this is an ideal, clean and green intelligent heating solution for many homes.
The entire line of this range also certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) which certifies that it’s an intelligent technology that produces heat from a renewable source. This is a key requirement if applying for any renewable heating payments or incentives that may be run by the UK Government. For more info on : current UK Government renewable technology incentives
Air Source Heat Pump Considerations
Whatever your motives for wanting to generate your own energy, you should think about energy efficiency first.
You should make sure you are as energy efficient as possible, or you will end up wasting the precious renewable energy you go on to generate.Click on each consideration to find out moreIt must be specified, installed and maintained correctly
Think - why do you want to generate your own energy?
Understand your current energy usage
Some general rules of thumb
Air Source Heat Pumps and Radiators
Do you need new radiators when installing an air source heat pump or will old or existing radiators suffice?
When heating with an air source heat pump it is important to understand low flow temperatures - and if you have low temperatures then you need a larger surface area. Compared to where a traditional radiator system warmed using gas boiler central heating you would have flow temperatures of around 75°C - however air source pumps have a lower flow temperature of around 35°C to 45°C. Underfloor heating is arguably the best solution in combination with a heat pump, which is why they an installation in a new build is a no-brainer - but in existing homes looking to save money and reduced carbon emmisions , through where when certain floor coverings, such as thick carpets, and those with solid, uninsulated floors, this is not always feasible. So radiators, old or new, will need to have larger surface area to allow the heat to transfer effectively around a room. Below are a few frequently answered questions as to what to consider, if you will need to replace
your radiators when installing.Click on each consideration to find out more
Air source heat pumps and radiators in general
Which radiator type works best with an air source heat pump?
Which radiator size works best with an air source heat pump?
Do radiators always need to be replaced?
Do radiator pipes also need to be replaced?
Air Source Heat Pump Myths
Common misperceptions about air source heat pumps explained
Air source heat pumps are noisy
Air source heat pumps are not efficient during cold winters
Air source heat pumps only work with underfloor heating
Air source heat pumps are too expensive
Air source heat pumps can only be installed in new properties
Air source heat pumps cost more to run and increase heating bills
Air source heat pumps can only be used for heating, not hot water
Air source heat pumps require more maintenance than boilers
Air source heat pumps take up too much space
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