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Installing a Heat Pump

A particularly good option where gas is unavailable, as savings typically higher.
Current heating distribution system may be unsuitable – under floor heating usually most suitable.
Ground Source Heat Pump can require large area required for ground loop.
Ensure dwelling is well insulated before installation.
Uses electricity – considered carbon neutral if electricity is produced from another renewable source.
Ground to water, air to water and air to air heat pumps available.
Grants available in UK for Ground Source and Air Source Heat Pumps

In order to install a Ground Source Heat Pump you will need:

Check you local council for planning restrctions, there shouldn’t be any but it’s safer to check.
You must have a garden large enough to bury the ground loop which could be around 2 meters deep and 10-15 meters long.
You must conduct a geo-survey to ensure that the ground is conducive for producing the required heat and that there are no obstacles buried
You house will need to be fully insulated and draught proofed
It is highly recommended that you have underfloor heating

For an Air Source Heat Pump you will need:

Underfloor heating and full insulation as with Ground Source
Space on your wall for the fan unit and enough wall for it not to be to near a window or a neighbours window as they can be noisy

Get your property professionally sized in order to work out your exact heat requirements, this is very important with heat pumps
Choose an installer that is properly accredited to install the unit. In order to get a grant the installer has to be registered with the Low Carbon Building Programme website can help you find a registered installer.
Ensure the unit is manufactured by a reputable company with full warranty and service.

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