Why Choose Heat Pumps?
Heat pumps provide you with approximately 4 times as much heat for every electricity used compared to traditional heating sources. You can also use heat pumps as an air conditioner when the weather gets hot. You will be able to have comfort all year round with a heat pump in your St-Albans home. Heat pumps are a better alternative to burning fossils fuel. There will be no greenhouse emissions. This means that the carbon footprint of your building will drop significantly. Interested? To talk to one of our experts today, call 01273 257407 .
How Do Heat Pumps Work?
Powered by electricity, heat pumps move heated air from where it is harvested to where it is needed. They circulate a refrigerant to transfer the heat. Heat pumps take heat from a warm location and transfers it to a cold location, and vice versa. You can power your heat pump using different power sources.
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Advantages Of Ground Source Heat Pumps
It is less expensive to heat your home using a heat pump than with regular electric heaters. Compared to gas or oil boilers, ground source heat pumps are more cost effective. Your savings depends on the type of Ground Source Heat Pump you choose but can be anything up to a £750 plus saving.
Heat pumps mean zero carbon emissions. You can choose to power your heat pumps using 100% renewable energy. This is something you cannot get with LPG, coal, or oil systems. Traditional systems emit carbon, and this slowly damages the environment.
Heat pumps can work every day of the week as they don’t require fuel to work. When you install a heat pump, you no longer require a furnace. You may not need to apply for planning permission to install a heat pump on your property. Heat pumps are positioning to becoming the primary source of domestic heating in the future. Regular heating systems may be a thing of the past. To find out how you can install a heat pump in your St-Albans property, call 01273 257407 .
How much you save every month will depend on the system you choose and your usage. You are looking at savings in the range of 26%, especially when compared to a gas boiler. This equates to around £500 to £1400 per year in energy savings.
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A Little More On Air Source Heat Pumps
Here’s how Air Source Heat Pumps work
Air Source Heat Pumps take heat from the air outside and circulate it inside a building. The system makes the air hotter before passing it into the house. It achieves this by compressing the fluid that comes with heat pump units. You can use this to heat up water, while keeping your interior warm.
How Much Could an Air Source Heat Pump Save Me?
You get to enjoy almost as much savings with air source heat pumps, as you would with ground source heat pumps. When you compare heat pumps to electric resistance heaters, you are looking at savings of about £400 each year.
Comparing Air Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps
It can be a difficult decision choosing between Ground Source and Air Source Heat Pump. It is more expensive to install Ground Source Heat Pumps. But you stand to gain a higher level of energy efficiency.
Water sources or underground energy can provide heat for ground source heat pumps. This makes GSHP more efficient and cost effective. Air source heat pumps are known for higher energy consumption. This is because the ground temperature is greater than that of the air. Therefore, air source heat pumps will need more energy to generate sufficient heat. However, air source heat pumps involve a smaller upfront cost. Air Source Heat Pumps become less efficient during colder months. Air Source Heat Pumps are very easy to install and can be as simple as putting up an air conditioner. You will have to excavate the earth before you can install a ground source heat pump. So, make sure your land is suitable for the project. Both types of heat pumps are reliable, but installation process differ. Call 01273 257407 to speak to someone about installing a heat pump in St-Albans.
What Can You Use Heat Pumps with to Heat Your Property?
Heat pumps can work with heating and cooling systems via HVAC
HVAC means Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning systems. HVAC work with heat pumps to keep your building cold in the summer months and warm in the winter months. These systems help you enjoy all-year-round comfort in your St-Albans home. Not only will you enjoy lower energy bills, you also don’t need external sources of energy.
Underfloor heating and central heating
Heat pumps particularly work well with underfloor heating systems. You can even control the temperature using thermostats and control systems. Find out more here.
Heat Pump Brands Compared
| Brand | Output capacity | Physical Unit Size | Efficiency Ratings | Average running decibels | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana | 52,000 BTU | 35.5 x 35.5 x 41.25 inches | Up to 21 SEER; ENERGY STAR efficient | 74 bB | £2,000 to £3,700 |
| Bryant | 24,000 to 60,000 | 43.81″H x 35″W x 35″D | Up to 20.5 SEER; ENERGY STAR qualified | 58 dB | £3,600 |
| Carrier | Heating: 25,200 to 37,200.Cooling: 32,800 to 35,200 BTU | 50.19 x 36.13 x 39.25 inches | Up to 20.5 SEER; ENERGY STAR partner | 55 dB | £4,000 |
| Coleman | 60,000 BTU | 46 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 38 1/4 inches | Up to 20 SEER; ENERGY STAR qualified | 54 dB | £1,200 |
| Goodman | Heating: 59,500 BTU/Cooling: 56,500 BTU | 35.5 x 35.5 x 40 inches | ENERGY STAR certified; up to 19 SEER | 75 dB | £3,200 |
| Lennox | 60,500 BTU | 47 x 39.5 x 35.5 inches | Up to 23.5 SEER;ENERGY STAR qualified | 64 to 74 dB | £4,400 |
| Rheem | 60,500 BTUs | 35.75 x 51 x 35.75 inches | Up to 20 SEER; ENERGY STAR qualified | 59 dB | Around £1,800 |
| Ruud | 60,500 BTUs | 51.17 x 36.13 x 36.13 inches | Up to 20 SEER and 11 HSPF; ENERGY STAR qualified | 59 dB | £2,500 to £5,600 |
| Trane | 60,000 BTUs | 54 x 37 x 34 inches | Rated Most Efficient 2019 by ENERGY STAR; Up to 20 SEER | 43 dB | £2,600 |
| York | 2 to 5 tons | 46 1/2 X 35 1/2 X 34 1/2 inches | Up to 20 SEER; ENERGY STAR qualified | 35 dB | £2,000 |
Here Are Some Of The Heat Pump Brands That We Work With
How Do I Make Use of Renewal Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)?
The RHI programme encourages St-Albans homeowners to install renewable heat systems. This is a government funded programme which also applies to heat pumps and solar panels. The programme is managed by the energy regulator OFGEM. More information on the RHI scheme can be found on the OFGEM website, or you can contact us for help. The kind of information you need for an RHI application are:
- Microgeneration certification scheme number
- Your energy performance certificate open key term number
- Your bank details for Ofgem your get money to you.
You need to ensure that your bank account number name is the same as the name of your application. The RHI initiative will soon end, but another one will take its place. All these programmes provide excellent avenues to save money. Call 01273 257407 for more information on RHI initiative in St-Albans.
Heat Pumps and District Heating and Communal Heating in St-Albans
District heating is another name for heat networks or tele-heating. District heating serves heat to buildings in St-Albans from one central location.
District heating not only saves space, it also allows multiple buildings to be heated from a single point. Communal heating on the other hand involves heating a number of homes. Communal heating is ideal for flats and clusters of buildings that use the same heat source.
Heat pumps are popular with district and communal heating because they save energy. In fact, many buildings can come together to fund the installation cost.
Fast and easy installation
We make sure to carry out installations are fast as possible. Ground source heat pump will require that your land is excavation. And this will increase the project timeframe. But we will work around you to ensure that your daily routines are not disrupted. Our team are professionals, friendly and polite. They will finish the project to your satisfactions. Get in touch today to talk about Air Source Heat Pump or Ground Source Heat Pump installation. Call 01273 257407
How Big Do I Need the Heat Pump for my St-Albans Property to Be?
There are two main factors that determine the size of the heat pump you need. The first is the square footage of your property. The second is if big hallways and doorways exist in your property that links to your room. For the typical home, heat pumps tend to be between 4 kW and 16 kW. That said, the larger your house, the higher the heat output required to ensure a comfortable climate.
Get in touch today to find out more about heat pumps
If you're new to heat pump technology, then it can be a little confusing at first. Get in touch with our heat pump experts today for anything you need to know about using a heat pump. Our heat pump experts in St-Albans can provide you with information on installation of heat pumps. We can offer you quotes on Ground Source Heat Pumps and Air Source Heat Pumps. We can also carry out all the regular maintenance on your equipment. Get in touch today by phone or by filling out our form on the websites. We can walk you through your choices and make things clearer if you are stuck.
Heat Pump Servicing and Maintenance
Heat pumps need some maintenance like any other heating system would. You stand to lose between 10 to 25 percent efficiency if you don’t properly maintain your heat pump. Thankfully, heat pumps can do well with very little maintenance, unlike with conventional gas boilers. Our experts at The Mittens Heat Pumps UK can carry out inspections and maintenance on heat pumps in St-Albans. We have trained engineers to solve problems and ensure effective maintenance. Our engineers can also confirm that your heat pump systems are configured to suit your specific requirements. They can also perform safety checks on your heat pumps.