Location Requirements Prior to Installing an Air Source Heat Pump

Before being seduced by the potential savings to be made on utility bills and the environmental benefits offered by the reductions to carbon emissions, any householder considering the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump system should take a number of factors into account.

Any installation will require an adequate amount of outside space to locate the unit. This should be either ground based or on a site which will allow for attachment to an exterior wall. It must also be in a position which receives a generous amount of direct sunlight and allow for the free flow of air around the system.

The homeowner must also ensure that his property is well insulated and free from any draughts. The most effective use of an air source pump is through a lower temperature of heat generation than is generally provided through a traditional boiler system. If the house is inadequately insulated, it will be too cold for the system to operate at optimum functionality.

If the householder is receiving his energy provision through a mains gas supply, he will not receive such a rapid ROI (return of investment) as those who use electricity or coal based systems. At present, the government backed funding initiatives are primarily being offered to consumers whose homes have the highest level of CO2 emissions caused by electricity and solid fuel. Those using mains gas will not be automatically entitled to inclusion in the RHPP (Renewable Heat Premium Payment) or the upcoming RHI (Renewable Heat Initiative).

Air source pump systems are also not as effective for use with radiator based applications due to the lower temperature of water generated. Warm air fan circulation or underfloor systems can be used to much higher levels of efficiency.

With so much to consider, it is essential that the householder seeks the services of a well established and reputable supplier for the delivery of their air source heat pump installation.

Supplying the Midlands, South East and Wales

Buckinghamshire based, Ardenham Energy was the first UK renewable energy installation specialist to gain MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accreditation in 2007. This means all of their heat pump installations will meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the RHPP and RHI schemes. The company have been involved in the renewable energy industry since the 1990s and have an extensive portfolio of successfully completed projects from both the domestic and commercial sectors. They have an in depth knowledge of the range of renewable energy solutions available and can design, supply and install an air source pump system to suit all individual requirements and meet any budgetary constraints.

Ardenham Energy supplies the Mitsubishi Ecodan range of air source pumps which have been designed for domestic locations with limited available space. The UK manufactured systems use cutting edge, inverter driven technology which was originally developed for use in the commercial sector but is now used to deliver efficient and effective renewable energy to homes around the country.

Solo Heating Installations

This Kent based company puts a strong emphasis on their high levels of customer service and the delivery of their durable and functional renewable energy solutions to both the domestic and commercial sectors. They are able to maintain complete impartiality through their independent supplier status, allowing them to recommend whichever air source pump system that they feel will best suit the needs of the customer.

Solo Heating operate their own staff training programme to ensure that all members of their team meet the same high standards of professionalism and customer service. This attention to detail completely meets the aims of their mission statement which is that "a renewable energy system is an investment for, and in, the future and that it should be installed to the highest standard to provide the homeowner with years of continuing functionality".

Solo Heating supply the Swedish made NIBE air source heat pump range. Designed specifically to be used in Northern Europe, the systems are able to maintain full functionality to temperatures as low as -20 degrees C. They can also be used with most heating systems including radiators and their flexible design allows for the integration of optional components which may help to optimise efficiency.

Renewable Energy Solutions from Yorkshire

Located in Sheffield, Thermasys Renewable Energy Systems offer a comprehensive range of air source heat pump system to suit any size of installation, from a single unit of 4kW generation to a multi-site system with a 3000kW generation capacity. They are also able to provide their own custom made range of pressurised hot water storage tanks from 180 - 1,000 litre capacity for integration with their pumps for the more efficient management of their systems.

Thermasys are happy to offer their customers a complete service, from the design of the system through to the commissioning and installation and will conduct a cost free, technical site inspection prior to the commencement of any work. All of their products are covered by the MCS accreditation and the company are happy to provide their services across the UK.