If you’re undecided about whether or not investing in an air source heat pump is right for you, we’ve put together 8 of the top benefits you’d receive with an air source heat pump. From finance to helping the environment, we’ve got you covered.
1. Lower fuel bills
One of the most popular benefits and attractions of an air source heat pump is the fuel savings you can achieve. If you currently have an oil-based heating system you can expect to save the following:
3 bedroom,
built in the 80s
ASHP £1154
New Oil £1760
LPG £2279
Electric £3632
5 bedroom,
built in the 80s
ASHP £1809
New Oil £2882
LPG £3738
Electric £5953
No more worrying about fuel price fluctuations or future pricing.
2. Lower carbon emissions
Do your bit for the environment while enjoying lower fuel bills. Lower your carbon emissions and enjoy a cleaner, greener form of heating.
3. Heat your home and hot water
Your air source heat pump heats both your home and hot water. It supplies on demand or can be used later. One simple, effective and efficient heating system for our whole home.
4. Receive Renewable Heat Incentive Payments
This is a system created by the UK Government to help out financially with your heat pump as you have made the choice to have a cleaner, greener energy source. With RHI payments you can receive estimated payments of up to £1.5k per year for an air source pump.
Recently, this incentive has increased its payments to 30% and shall remain this way for the next 5 years, making it a prime time to invest in your air source heat pump. Further to this, you could also request a Home Energy Scotland loan which could cover up to 100% of your installation costs. It is an interest-free loan in which you can claim up to £10,000 to pay back over the course of 12 years.
5. Easy to fit
An air source heat pump is a straight forward job that can be completed within 1-2 weeks with minimal disruption.
If we are replacing your heating system we will keep your heating and hot water running while we fit it.
6. Operates at temperatures as low as -18 degrees
This is really important when considering a heat pump in Scotland due to the seasons and cold winters.
7. Long lifespan
Reliable, hard-wearing and will last for years With the right care and maintenance, they can last up to 15 - 20 years.
8. Save space
Save space in your home with no requirement for bulky oil or electric radiators. Get rid of your radiators altogether with underfloor heating. You also don’t need space to store fuel.
