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Green Technologies to heat your home

Air Source Heat Pumps

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Did you know that you can use natural or renewable energy sources like heat from the sun or wood to heat your home and water? We recommend three main options suitable for home use.

Types of alternative heating

  • Solar Thermal

  • Air Source
    Heat Pumps

  • Ecogen: Our next
    Generation A+
    rated boiler

Air Source Heat Pumps

How it works

Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) work in a similar manner to household refrigerators but in reverse. They absorb latent heat via a refrigerant from the outside air and transfer it via a compressor to the inside of the property. This heat can either be transferred into heating water, for radiators or general use, or distributed via a dispersing unit into the air to heat the property.

 

Advantages

  • Save on energy bills.
  • Help save the planet as highly efficient.
  • Excellent efficient savings against non-gas systems.
  • Highly efficient.
  • Works even below 0°C.
  • Works well with under floor heating.

Disadvantages

  • Some units can be noisy.
  • Not suitable for climates where extended periods of freezing temperatures occur.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Call one of our heating experts now on 0800 009 4450 for a free consultation and quote.
Did you know Solar Panels could heat your hot water, creating some impressive savings on your Energy bills.

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