Air Source Heat Pump Installers in Warwickshire & the North Cotswolds
MCS-certified heat pump design and installation from Ambient Heat.
Considering an air source heat pump for your home or property?
Ambient Heat designs and installs air source heat pump heating systems throughout Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the North Cotswolds.
Based in Shipston-on-Stour, we help homeowners understand whether a heat pump is suitable for their property and, importantly, how the complete heating system needs to be designed to work efficiently.
A successful heat pump installation is about much more than simply replacing a boiler with a heat pump.
The building, heat loss, insulation, radiators or underfloor heating, hot water demand and controls all need to be considered together.
How Does an Air Source Heat Pump Work?
An air source heat pump extracts naturally occurring heat from the outside air.
The system uses electricity to raise that heat to a useful temperature before transferring it into your home's heating system.
Air-to-water heat pumps can supply central heating through radiators or underfloor heating and can also heat domestic hot water when incorporated into a correctly designed system.
Heat pumps operate differently from conventional gas or oil boilers, which is why good system design is particularly important.
Is an Air Source Heat Pump Suitable for My Home?
Heat pumps can work effectively in many different types of property, but every building should be assessed individually.
Ambient Heat will consider factors including:
- The size and construction of the property
- Heat loss
- Insulation levels
- Existing radiators
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water requirements
- Available space for equipment
- The existing heating system
- Electrical supply
- Suitable positioning of the outdoor unit
Don't automatically rule out older properties.
What matters is understanding how much heat the building needs and designing the system accordingly.
Heat Pump Design Matters
One of the most important aspects of an air source heat pump installation is correct system design.
A heat pump generally operates with lower water temperatures than a conventional boiler. Radiators therefore need to be capable of delivering the required amount of heat at those temperatures.
In some properties, existing radiators may be suitable. In others, selected radiators may need to be increased in size or changed.
Underfloor heating can also work particularly well with heat pumps because of its larger heat-emitting area.
Ambient Heat assesses the complete system rather than considering the heat pump in isolation.
Replacing an Oil or LPG Heating System
Air source heat pumps can be particularly interesting for rural properties currently heated using oil or LPG.
Many homes around Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds are outside the mains gas network.
Moving to a heat pump can remove the need to store and order heating oil or LPG and can provide a modern alternative to traditional fossil-fuel heating.
Government support towards qualifying installations may also be available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Eligibility and grant values can change, so Ambient Heat can discuss the current position with you as part of your heat pump enquiry.
Air Source Heat Pumps for Cotswold and Rural Homes
The North Cotswolds contains an enormous variety of properties, from modern homes to cottages, converted agricultural buildings and substantial rural houses.
There is no single heating solution suitable for every building.
Ambient Heat's experience with heat pumps, biomass, gas, LPG and oil heating allows us to consider the heating requirements of the property as a whole.
If an air source heat pump is appropriate, we can design a system around the building rather than simply selecting a unit based on the size of the existing boiler.
Air Source Heat Pump Installation
A typical project may include:
- Initial consultation
- Assessment of the existing heating system
- Heat-loss calculations
- Heat pump selection
- Radiator or underfloor heating assessment
- Hot water system design
- System controls
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Customer handover
- Ongoing servicing and maintenance
Every installation is different, and the precise scope will depend on the property.
MCS-Certified Heat Pump Installer
Ambient Heat is an MCS-certified installer.
MCS certification is particularly important where a customer wishes to access government support such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
It also provides a recognised framework for the design, installation and commissioning of renewable energy systems.
Air Source Heat Pump Servicing
Like any heating system, an air source heat pump benefits from regular servicing.
Routine maintenance helps ensure that the system continues to operate correctly and gives an opportunity to identify developing issues before they become more serious.
Ambient Heat can provide ongoing servicing and support for heat pump systems.
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Air Source Heat Pump FAQs
Find answers to common questions about air source heat pumps, including older properties, radiators, underfloor heating, hot water and available grants.
Can a heat pump work in an older house?
Potentially, yes. The age of the building alone does not determine whether a heat pump will work effectively. Heat loss, insulation, radiators, heating temperatures and the overall system design all need to be assessed.
Do I need underfloor heating?
No. Heat pumps can work with radiators, underfloor heating or a combination of the two. Existing radiators should be assessed to establish whether they can provide sufficient heat at the required system temperature.
Will all my radiators need replacing?
Not necessarily. Some existing radiators may already be large enough. Others may need to be upgraded. This should be established during the system design process.
Can an air source heat pump replace an oil boiler?
Yes, an appropriately designed air source heat pump can replace oil heating in many properties. Suitability depends on the individual building and heating requirements.
Can a heat pump provide hot water?
Yes. An air-to-water heat pump can provide domestic hot water when connected to an appropriate hot water cylinder and correctly designed controls.
Are grants available for air source heat pumps?
Government funding is currently available towards qualifying installations through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Eligibility and grant values depend on the property and existing heating system and may change over time.
Air Source Heat Pump Installers Near Shipston-on-Stour
Ambient Heat installs air source heat pumps throughout Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon, South Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the North Cotswolds, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and surrounding villages.
Talk to Ambient Heat About an Air Source Heat Pump
If you are considering replacing an oil, LPG, gas or other heating system with an air source heat pump, contact Ambient Heat.
We can assess your property, discuss the available options and advise whether a heat pump is appropriate for your requirements.