Switching from the classic gas boiler to a renewable heating system can seem like a complicated process.
This article aims to debunk and answer all your burning heat pump myths and questions.
There is no financial help for heat pumps
If eligible, you can receive a voucher for up to £5000 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
For many families, the main deterrent from heat pumps is the cost. Air source and ground source heat pumps are an investment, with the initial cost starting from around £6,000.
However, what many homeowners don’t realise is that there is financial help available to them to cover the initial heat pump costs.
In 2019 the UK government announced the target of zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Part of this strategy is to get more homeowners to swap their gas boilers for heat pumps.
The government released the ‘Boiler Upgrade Scheme’ to ease the initial cost to households.
If eligible, homeowners can receive vouchers for up to £5,000 for a renewable heat system, including heat pumps. This makes the installation of heat pumps more financially viable for a lot of families.
Heat pumps don’t work with radiators
Heat pumps can work with radiators.
A big controversy at the minute is if heat pumps work with radiators. Although it depends on the size of the room and radiator, heat pumps work with most radiators.
Heat pumps run at lower temperatures than gas boilers, as they are designed to be more efficient. As conventional boilers have a high flow temperature, not as much hot water is needed, meaning usually radiators are smaller.
Depending on the room and the piping size, homeowners may need to upgrade to bigger radiators when installing heat pumps.
For guidance on what heat pump will work for you, contact the Green Energy 4 All team.
Heat pumps are only used for heat
Ground source heat pumps can be used as heating and air conditioning systems.
Because of the way ground source heat pumps are assembled, the process can be reversed in warmer conditions to cool homes.
The temperature of the fluid in the refrigerant is lower than the air in the house. Heat is absorbed from inside and transferred underground, so when the liquid comes back to the house, it is cooled.
Heat pumps won’t be effective in UK winters
Heat pumps can heat homes even in sub-zero temperatures.
It’s understandable why people would think heat pumps don’t work well in winter.
Colder outside = less heat absorbed.
However, living in the UK, it’s very rare that the temperature will drop so low that heat pumps won’t be able to perform. Even in very cold conditions, there is still enough heat in the air that can be absorbed.
Integrated into the heat pump system is a compressor, which compresses the heated gas causing it to rise in temperature. This heat is then transferred to the home's heating system.
A heat pump quote is a lengthy process
Contact the Green Energy 4 All team to book an appointment for a quote.
Once you’ve contacted the Green Energy 4 All team, the process of getting you a quote and an installation timeline is as follows;
Step 1: Our installers will come to your home on a date and time that works for you to do an initial survey.
The survey will determine if your property is suitable for an air source heat pump or ground source heat pump. During our survey, we can give an estimate of the costs.
Step 2: Our expert installers will then decide if your home is suitable for either heat pump. If suitable, you’ll be booked in for an in-depth Heat Loss Survey.
Step 3: As long as the Heat Loss Survey passes, we’ll then discuss installation times and final costings.
Making the decision to install heat pumps is a big one, and we're sure you'll have lot of questions. The Green Energy 4 All team is here to help!
Call us today and we can help you find the best renewable heating system for your home.
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