Choosing the right type of heat pump system for your home can be confusing. At Xpert Energy, we assess your needs, your property, and your budget to design heat pump systems that are efficient and effective. We work from our own onsite calculations for each room based on heat loss, internal temperature and your desired flow temperature (the lower the better!).
We can design, install, commission and maintain your:
Our full care and attention from start to finish
We take care of every part of your move from conventional boiler or electric heating systems to low-carbon heat pumps, including the design, expert installation, commissioning and balancing, plus ongoing maintenance.
The result is an efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable heat pump system to keep your home at the perfect temperature for you and your family, eliminating fossil fuels costs, and reducing your carbon footprint.
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- Email us at installs@xpertenergy.co.uk or repairs@xpertenergy.co.uk
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- Looking for service and maintenance for your current home heat pump system? Click here.
- Want to power your heat pump using renewable energy from solar PV panels? See our section on Solar and Battery Systems.
Free Government grant for your new heat pump system
The government currently offers grants to encourage owners of domestic and small non-domestic properties to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps.
As an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certified installer, our team have the expertise, experience and knowledge to help you get the grant and benefit from a cleaner, smarter, cheaper way to heat your home.
How heat pumps work (and save you money)
Heat pumps basically work like a fridge in reverse. Your fridge or freezer extracts the warm air from inside to cool it down and expels it out the back – that’s why the condenser pipes are hot at the back. It takes a lot of energy as heat naturally wants to travel from warmer to cooler area, not the other way around.
A heat pump system does the opposite, extracting the heat from the source (air, ground or water) and releasing it into your home. Heat naturally flows from hotter to colder areas, so less energy is required for the process.
Comparing air, ground and water source heat pump systems
We design, install, and maintain all three types of heat pumps system: just click for details.
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers homeowners in England, Wales and Scotland grants towards the initial air source heat pump costs. (Subject to eligibility)
It may not always feel like it, but the air around us traps a lot of heat energy. Air source heat pumps (also called air to air source heat pumps) pull in air from outside your home and use that air to heat a refrigerating liquid. This liquid turns to a gas when warm, and it’s that warm gas that is used to heat your home and your hot water.
Unlike a conventional boiler which heats water to circulate around your home, air source heat pumps can be 4 times more energy efficient, which means it uses a lot less energy to create a great deal more heat.
Air source heat pump heating systems don’t burn any fuel like a gas boiler, so they cut your home’s CO2 emissions and improve the environment directly around your home and in your local community. They also work at temperatures as low as –43degrees C.
Since ground and air source heat pumps run on electricity, they can be used in combination with home electricity generation systems such as photovoltaic (PV) solar panels for an (almost) self-sufficient solution. See our Solar and Battery System page for more details.
You can also choose an electricity supplier that offers renewable tariffs for even more carbon footprint reduction.
Government grants for air source pump systems
Wales and Scotland towards the initial air source heat pump costs.
Want to know more about the Heat Pump Grant?
Contact us today. We do all the paperwork, so you don’t have to!
Or see our “Grants and Funding” page.
Is my home suitable for an air source heat pump (ASHP) system?
Most homes are suitable, but some will not have sufficient space around them for the external heat pump boxes. For most properties including historic buildings, the system may require new central heating pipework and radiators to be installed. Your air source heating system will also require your home to be well-insulated to run at maximum efficiency.
Overall, ASHPs are easier to install especially in smaller properties and are often cheaper than ground source. They will usually cost more than a conventional gas boiler system to install, but the set-up costs will be far outweighed by the savings made on fuel costs over its lifespan.
Confused about air source heat pumps? Call us first
At Xpert Energy our experts are always happy to talk through the many benefits of air source heat pumps, and their suitability for your home or premises. We offer a free, no obligation consultation, with an option for an on-site consultation to assess the suitability of your home (charges may apply).
To discuss the suitability of air source heat pump systems for your home, give us a call and speak to one of our specialists. Or fill in the form and we will call you back
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)
The ground beneath our feet holds a lot of heat energy, which a ground source heat pump can help you tap into.
Ground source heat pump systems are based on pipes installed underground in your garden or land. A thermal transfer fluid (TTF) is pumped around the pipes, which is heated by the natural warmth in the ground. The heat from the TTF passes through a heat exchanger into a refrigerant. The refrigerant is compressed which raises its temperature, and this heat is then released to heat your home.
Unlike a conventional gas, oil, or biomass boiler which burns fuel to heat the water to circulate around your home, a ground source heat pump uses just the natural heat in the earth. So, the system uses a lot less energy to create a great deal more heat, and costs much less to run.
There is no boiler burning fuel, and the pump is run by electricity, so a ground source heat pump cuts your home heating system’s CO2 emissions to virtually zero. The pump can also be powered by solar panels (photovoltaics) or other sustainable power sources for a greener, cleaner heating system that will last at least 20 years.
What’s more, a ground source heat pump system has both heating and cooling options, so you can keep cool in the summer heat too. That means greater fuel savings and a major reduction in your home’s carbon emissions all year round.
Government grants for ground source pump systems
The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers homeowners in England, Wales and Scotland grants to homeowners towards the costs of installing of low-carbon alternative ground source heat pump systems.
Want to know more about the Heat Pump Grant? Contact us today. We do all the paperwork, so you don’t have to! Or see our “Grants and Funding” page.
Is my home suitable for a ground source heat pump system?
Not every home is suitable for a ground source heat pump, as you will need a garden or large outdoor area to lay pipes under. However, that doesn’t mean you need to own a vast country estate! You simply need a garden or other outside area that is approximately twice the size of the footprint of your home. Ground source heating pipes can also run vertically up and down boreholes where space is limited.
Ground source heat pumps are more effective at lower temperatures than air source pumps, so may suit homeowners with sufficient land in colder parts of the UK. They may also require installation of a couple more radiators to compensate for the slightly lower running temperatures than a conventional oil or gas fired boiler-based system.
Overall, ground source heat pumps are more costly to buy and install than air source, but are cheaper to run as there is more energy retained underground all year round.
Why choose Xpert Energy to install your ground source system?
At Xpert Energy we offer a free, no obligation consultation, with an option for an on-site consultation to assess the suitability of your home (charges may apply).
As one of the UK’s leading sustainable energy systems installation companies, we offer:
- Long standing and excellent reputation within the industry
- Technical expertise
- Specialists in hydraulics (most important part of an installation)
- 5* Google Reviews
- A ‘fabric first ‘approach
- Excellent customer service and project management
- Fully employed team start to finish
To discuss the suitability of a ground source heat pump systems for your home, give us a call and speak to one of our specialists. Or fill in the form and we will call you back.
Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP)
Water source heat pump systems work on a similar principle to ground source. Pipes are laid at the bottom of your lake, large pond, river or stream, to use the consistent temperature of the water as a heat exchanger. Water is pumped around the pipes, which is heated by the natural exchange of heat energy in the water, and then used to heat your home and hot water.
A conventional gas boiler burns fossil fuels to heat the water that circulates around your home heating system. A water source heat pump uses just the natural heat in the water, so the system works on a lot less energy to create a great deal more heat.
Water source heat pumps (sometimes called ground water heat pumps) run on electricity to power the compressor but deliver way more heat into your home than would be used by a conventional central heating system. So, a water source pump system reduces your energy bills and cuts your carbon emissions.
As any large body of water holds a lot of energy at an almost constant temperature, water source heat pumps are usually more efficient than air source systems. The pump can also be powered by solar panels or other sustainable power sources for a greener, cleaner heating system that’ll last at least 20 years.
Government grants for water source pump systems
The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers homeowners in England, Wales and Scotland grants towards the costs of installing eco-friendly water source heat pump systems.
Want to know more about the Heat Pump Grant?
Contact us today. We do all the paperwork, so you don’t have to!
Or see our “Grants and Funding” page.
Closed loop and open loop water source systems
Closed loop systems are best used in a large body of relatively still water. A loop of sealed pipes containing anti-freeze is carefully laid under the water. When the antifreeze is pumped through the pipes, it is heated by the natural warmth of the water. This fluid returns to the heat pump, and the heat held is then used to heat your home.
Open loop systems involves sinking boreholes and bringing the water from below to the surface and extracting the heat. Since open loop systems involve much larger volumes of water, it can be more efficient than either air or ground source pump system. However, being “open” this type of water-to-water heat pump also requires more care and maintenance over a calendar year.
Is my home suitable for a water source pump system?
Not every home is suitable, as you will need access to a fairly large body of water within your grounds. Even with a stream or river, you may need permission to lay pipes in it. The feasibility of sinking the two boreholes also depends on the geology underlying your land and may not be possible due to infrastructure. Call us to discuss your requirements and your current access to water.
Water source heat pumps are more effective at lower temperatures than air source pumps, so may suit homeowners with sufficient land in colder parts of the UK. At Xpert Energy we offer a free, no-obligation consultation, with an option for an on-site consultation to assess the suitability of your home (charges may apply).
Need to talk heat pumps?
No problem. To discuss the suitability of a ground source heat pump system for your home, give us a call and speak to one of our specialists. Or fill in the form and we will call you back.
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- Email us at installs@xpertenergy.co.uk or repairs@xpertenergy.co.uk
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Why choose Xpert Energy for your new heat pump central heating system
We are fully accredited, approved and trusted energy specialists with advanced specialist training and experience in a variety of manufacturers’ systems including:
- Thermia
- Stiebel Eltron
- Viessmann
- Nibe
- Mitsubushi
- Samsung
- Vaillant
- Daikin
For a free, no obligation consultation, give us a call and speak to one of our specialists. Or fill in the form and we will call you back.
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