Specialist Advice & Expert Installation.
Air source heat pumps
& ground source heat pumps.
Green technology is the future. But getting the right solution is not black and white.
If you’re keen to replace your traditional Gas Central Heating system with a more energy efficient and eco-friendly home heating solution, you may be considering heat pumps.
Heat pumps offer a great alternative for those looking to reduce their energy bills in the long term and protect the planet at the same time.
Now, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant available through us and VAT scrapped on renewable home improvements, there’s never been a better time to start looking at the best green heating option for your home.
However, the whole area of heat pumps is far from simple. Not selecting, installing, and controlling your heat pump correctly could result in increased costs, inefficiency, and ineffective heating performance, none of which you want.
This is why you must bring in an expert, a heating installation engineer with the knowledge, training, and willingness to take the time to get it right for you. Because every building, family, heating demand is different, and given the expense and work involved, you need the design of your heating systems to work for you.
We are the Richmond heat pump experts you need
We’ve spent three years on in-depth, reputable technical learning and exploration of both air and ground source heat pumps so that we can properly advise our customers and install the right solution into homes.
Taken together with our expertise of boiler systems, our whole objective is to deliver the heating you need in the most energy efficient way.
This may well involve the installation of an air sourced heat pump or ground source heat pump. Or it may mean adapting or installing a more energy efficient boiler. It could be a combination of both.
In some cases, upgrade work might be needed first so your home can gain maximum benefit from a more eco-friendly system.
Heat Pumps Richmond – Drilling down to the facts first
Our approach is based on knowledge and honesty. We will not install anything without full confidence that it is the right thing to do.
So, the first step is always a thorough survey.
This will cover;
- Heat loss calculations based on the fabric of your home – walls, windows, leaks, insulation, tested based on different outside temperatures.
- Heating output requirements – size of home and usage, to get the right size pump, pipes, and radiators.
- Current electricity supply in case it needs to be upgraded.
- Analysis of performance of current system, and whether the best solution is to replace it or integrate it.
- Logistics analysis of heat pump installation including size, location, projected noise implications, planning permission requirements, radiator requirements.
- Exploring any alternative solutions such as adapting your boiler to work more efficiently and reduce emissions.
- Installation and energy cost projections for all the options.
We’ll explain your options thoroughly and once you’ve made your decision to go ahead, you can expect professional expert installation, and then support and training on how to get the best out of your new green, heating system.
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Heat Pumps Richmond FAQs
What is a heat pump?
Heat pumps work most effectively when there is less of a difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature. For this reason, it can take more time and energy to heat a home when the outside temperature is very cold or below freezing.
The units themselves can be large, positioned usually at the back or to the side of a property.
Why is everyone suddenly talking about ASHPs?
1. The government’s Green Agenda which is focused on Net Zero by 2050 will mean the eventual phasing out of traditional Gas Central Heating systems. According to government figures, domestic heating accounts for around 14% of UK emissions. Phasing out boilers is starting with new builds and will soon need to be retrofitted into other housing such as Council and Social Housing.
2. People are looking for greener solutions. We are all aware of climate change, and many people want to do their bit to live a more sustainable life. Given the emissions given out by traditional systems, when homeowners are refurbishing their homes or looking at installing a new boiler, it makes sense to review and consider a greener solution.
3. Energy costs were already rising significantly, and world events are now resulting in a cost of living crisis driven by increases in the price of oil and gas. Homeowners are understandably looking at ways to reduce their energy bills over time and reduce their reliance on oil and gas.
4. Further financial incentives have been offered by the government, such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant and the scrapping of VAT on green home improvements.
5. Much has been talked about in the press about ASHPs as an answer to the phasing out of boilers. However, it’s a confusing area, which is why we take each home on a case-by-case basis and look at how we can adapt boilers, create integrated systems, and install heat pumps to deliver optimum energy efficiency.
Air source heat pump or ground source heat pump?
Because the efficiency of heat pumps depends on the source of the heat, ground source heat pumps can be more efficient because the soil is usually warmer than the air and won’t drop below freezing. Therefore, they can save more money in the long run.
However, ground source heat pumps can be more expensive to install as they require ground excavation and more complex pipe installation.
What is the cost of a heat pump?
We fully project and quote all costs upfront, as well as provide future heating cost projections to help you decide.
Is a heat pump a good idea?
Whilst expensive initially to install, there are financial incentives in place, and you may save money on your bills in the long run.
Is an air source heat pump or ground source heat pump right for me?
• The initial cost of the heat pump
• The fabric and insulation quality of your property
• The exterior of your property, whether there is space and clear ground for either type of heat pump
• Your neighbours and any implications for obstruction or noise
• Your heating requirements
Do air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps need a lot of maintenance?
All heat pump installations through us will come with servicing and maintenance training, support, and advice.
Why should I use Tom Plumb for heat pump advice and installation?
Installing a whole new heating system into a house is a huge job, expensive and logistically challenging. You won’t want to take risks with a heating installer who has minimal or no training or the integrity to turn round and say whether or not it’s genuinely the right solution.
We are committed to helping customers achieve energy efficient, high performing, comfortable warm homes, and we’ll put in the solution that delivers that. Nothing less.
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