Even cold air is full of energy, and air source heat pumps use the freely available heat in the ambient air to provide efficient heating and hot water at air temperatures as low as -25°C. It works by moving heat - not converting electricity into heat. Air source heat systems have the advantage of low installation costs and minimal space requirements, while relatively mild winter temperatures in the UK mean excellent levels of efficiency and performance are achieved throughout the year.
An air source heating system consists of a compressor and a carefully matched evaporator coil and heat exchanger. A refrigerant liquid which circulates within the system has a boiling point as low as minus 40°C and evaporates when absorbing heat from the outside air.
The air source heat pump systems we install are up to 400% efficient as they actually provide up to four units of heat for every one unit used to power the system. The heat pumps can be fitted outside a house or in the roof space and generally perform better at slightly warmer air temperatures.
An air source heat pump should cover the heating requirements of a well-insulated property in all but the most extreme conditions. When used in combination with an immersion heater, both heating and hot water needs should be met, the immersion heater boosting water temperatures when necessary. An outside air source heat pump working efficiently can reduce energy consumption for heating by up to 50% when compared to conventional heating systems.
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