This month we’re going to be looking at five reasons why a heat pump might be good for your home. If you don’t know what a heat pump is then we’ll spend a few minutes explaining what it is and how you could benefit. The word pump is a bit of a giveaway as they move heat from one area of the room to another. It does this by using what’s known as a compressor, and then it circulates a gas or liquid from which the heat is drawn from outside the house and then pumps it back indoors.
1 Why a heat pump?
A heat pump will use far less electricity than it would if this power was used exclusively to heat the room. When the weather gets warmer it will work in reverse as an air conditioner, and this means it can be used all year round.
2 Lower fuel bills if you are replacing a conventional heating system
This type of heating works slower than in other parts of Europe because here in the UK, they are trying to encourage environmentally friendly heating methods. It also makes it more affordable which also means your fuel bills will be lower and you should start to save money. This is renewable energy at its best.
3 Lower your carbon footprint
This type of heat is extremely efficient and more so than oil, fuel and other electric systems. A heat pump will give you more heat and cool air than the actual amount of electricity it uses. If you buy a good quality heat pump and make sure you have it installed properly by professionals (such as us here at Hometech) they will be extremely efficient.
4 Minimal maintenance needed.
Unlike with gas there is very little maintenance required or annual checks like you’d get with central heating. You will have to think about running costs and installation, but once you’ve made the initial investment you should see a decrease in energy bills and more comfort in summer and winter.
5 Easier Installation Process
This needs to be carried out as flawlessly as possible. When it is you will see an acceptable level of heat, the person who installs will need to explain clearly how to use the settings for optimal performance.
Hometech Heating – for flawless air source heat pump installation
At Hometech Heating we are trained and experienced in the air source heat pump installation and we’d be happy to install your heat pump if you choose us. We can help you choose the right one, show you how to use it correctly and how to use the settings. Give us a call today to find out more.