FAQ's
Heat pumps are a great home heating solution for homes in the UK. More and more people are enjoying the benefits of them and there was a 50% increase in homes using heat pumps from 2022 to 2023.
The government is now offering £7,500 to help pay for heat pump installation. You may be able to get this grant now.
Heat pumps are very efficient. They will keep you warm, save you money, all while supporting the environment.
A charity called Nesta found that 80% of families who switched from gas boilers to heat pumps are happy with their new system.
Most homes, new or old, will work well with heat pumps. This makes heat pumps a smart choice if you want to save money on bills, replace a broken boiler, or try an energy-efficient heating option.
Our advisers can help you find the right heat pump for your home and explain how to get it installed.
Are heat pumps right for you?
We recommend these types of heat pumps for homes in York:
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Air Source Heat Pump explained
These pumps take heat from the air and transfer it to your water and radiators.
The hot water then goes around the house to heat taps and radiators.
Air source heat pumps are great for most homes
What do air source heat pumps look like and where will they fit in your house?
Part of the heat pump will live outside of your house. This part often looks like a slightly larger air conditioning unit that you might see on buildings when you go abroad. They typically sit on the ground and will often be attached to one of your exterior walls.
What will the kit look like in your home?
The pipes and other equipment for your heat pump will live inside your house. A typical internal heat pump set up can fit into a space that is 1m wide x 1m long x 2m high.This is about the size of an under stairs cupboard or small cupboard. Some people put it in their garages or loft spaces and some people create a small cupboard in an existing room for it.
The size of the internal set up can vary depending on the size and configuration of your house and the manufacturer of the heat pump.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground Source Heat Pumps Explained
Ground source heat pumps get their energy from the ground.
They can heat water for taps, radiators and underfloor heating.
This method is more efficient but can be more expensive and needs suitable land near your house.
What do ground source pumps look like and where will they fit in your house?
You will need enough outdoor space to dig trenches or drill boreholes for a ground source heat pump. The heat pump box is the size of a large air conditioning unit and usually sits on the ground next to one of your exterior walls.
Pipes and other equipment will go inside your house. The ground source heat pump box, usually around the size of a fridge, goes inside your house. Some are as big as a tall fridge, while others are the size of a counter-height fridge.
What will the kit look like in your home?
A typical setup needs a space about 1m wide x 2m long x 2m high-roughly the size of an under-stairs cupboard or a small closet. Some people put them in garages, lofts, or create a cupboard in an existing room.
The image to the left is an example of how the setup may look in your house.
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