Heat pumps
Find out how this renewable technology works and whether it’s right for your project
Above: Nibe’s S1255 GSHP automatically adapts to your home’s heating demand, providing efficient heating all year round
Air and ground source heat pumps have a lot to offer self builders and renovators. he running costs are similar to gas boilers, but with markedly lower carbon emissions. he downside is there’s a high initial outlay to consider, particularly with ground source, though some of that is currently offset by the enewable eat Incentive find out more on page .
here’s also virtually no maintenance with a heat pump, other than a yearly service – it’s often called a fit-and-forget’ appliance. ffectively, you plan it early, install and commission it and – once up and running – you don’t have to think about it. hat said, as with every heating setup, there’s a lot to consider before specifying a system.
How do they work?
Air source heat pumps s extract energy from the air outside and convert this into hot water for your central heating and hot water systems. round source heat pumps s work in much the same way, but taking energy from the earth.