{"id":4092,"date":"2021-01-24T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T18:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=4092"},"modified":"2023-06-19T02:50:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T10:50:29","slug":"what-are-air-source-heat-pumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Air Source Heat Pumps? A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/#What_Are_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps\" >What Are Air Source Heat Pumps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/#How_Do_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps_Work\" >How Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/#Different_Types_of_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps\" >Different Types of Air Source Heat Pumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/#The_Cost_of_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps\" >The Cost of Air Source Heat Pumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/#Air_Source_Heat_Pumps_Advantages\" >Air Source Heat Pumps Advantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-are-air-source-heat-pumps\/#Air_Source_Heat_Pumps_Disadvantages\" >Air Source Heat Pumps Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists and inventors are constantly trying to come up with greener ways to heat our homes. Boilers are getting more energy efficient almost every year but they\u2019re no longer necessarily the best way to run a central heating system. Air source pumps serve as an alternative way to heat your home and could be the ideal solution if you want to generate your heat and potentially save money on your energy bills. In this article, Linquip will give a complete answer to the question, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what are air source heat pumps?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of air source heat pumps, so you can decide whether getting one is the right decision for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a title=\"\u21d2 View a List of Pumps for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/263\/pump\/for-sale?utm_source=Landin_Page&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Landing_CTA_banner&amp;utm_id=For-Sale&amp;utm_content=For-Sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u21d2 View a List of Pumps for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps\"><\/span>What Are Air Source Heat Pumps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are a kind of renewable energy technology that absorbs heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water. They can still extract heat when air temperatures are as low as -15\u00b0C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air source heat pumps need electricity to run, but because they are extracting renewable heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input. This makes them an energy-efficient method of heating your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4093 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-45-58.jpg\" alt=\"what are air source heat pumps?\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-45-58.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-45-58-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-45-58-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps_Work\"><\/span>How Do Air Source Heat Pumps Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process through which an air source heat pump work is described below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unit absorbs heat from the air into a liquid refrigerant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fluid is turned into gas in the process\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using electricity, the pump compresses this gas, heating it up\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This heat is transferred into your home\u2019s heating system, your radiators, underfloor heating, or warm air convectors and hot water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, as the heat transfers, the gas condenses back into a liquid and the cycle begins again<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps\"><\/span>Different Types of Air Source Heat Pumps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air-to-water heat pumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air-to-air heat pumps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main types of air source heat pumps that are explained below.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Air-to-water heat pumps<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air to water heat pumps take heat from the outside air and transfer it to a water-based system. The created heat can be used for space heating or as a hot water supply for the house. Air to water heat pumps is among the most efficient air source heat pumps on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of heat pump works best in moderate climates. The efficiency of an air-to-water heat pump is most optimal at 7\u00b0C, as opposed to dry and cold locations, where outside temperatures fall below -20\u00b0C. Keeping the working principles of an air-to-water heat pump in mind, the decline in temperatures will affect the operating efficiency.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Air-to-air heat pumps<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air to air heat pumps draw in air from the outside, which then travels through a compressor that extracts the heat from the air, to then pump it through the house to heat it. This technology can also be reversed to cool the house in the summer months. It uses the principles of vapor compression refrigeration to absorb heat in one place, and release it to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air to air heat pumps is thought to be the most effective in terms of the heat energy output per kWh of electricity they consume. A specific yield indicator known as COP is used to measure the efficiency rate of a heat pump. An air-to-air heat pump can generate up to 4.5 times the energy it consumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06.jpg\" alt=\"what are air source heat pumps?\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/photo_2021-01-09_19-46-06-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cost_of_Air_Source_Heat_Pumps\"><\/span>The Cost of Air Source Heat Pumps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of an air source heat pump installation lies between about\u00a0 \u00a37,000 and \u00a39,000, whereas the running costs will be a small fraction of your present heating bill. However, the actual savings in heating varies depending on the size of your house, how well insulated it is, the type of fuel you previously used, and the age of your central heating boiler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors can affect pricing a new heat pump, including the weather in the home\u2019s location and any installation-related costs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitsubishi air source heat pump prices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range from $1,405 to $3,390 for the unit only. With installation, costs can reach $3,500 to $5,890.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Air_Source_Heat_Pumps_Advantages\"><\/span>Air Source Heat Pumps Advantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASHP has some advantages that are as follows.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Reduced energy bills<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air source heat pumps are highly efficient heating systems that have the potential to lower your energy bills depending on your current heating system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Earn money through the RHI<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Renewable Heat Incentive which is part of an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air source heat pump grants 2020,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pays homeowners that have invested in renewable technologies. You could be paid quarterly over 7 years which could potentially see you earn back the initial costs. It\u2019s worth noting that only air-to-water heat pumps are eligible, not air-to-air heat pumps, and the scheme will close in March 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Green heating solution<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike gas boilers, an air source heat pump does not produce carbon when operating. It does use a small amount of electricity to run, but this can be reduced further by installing solar PV panels so it runs on clean electricity. You should also consider switching to a renewable energy supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Operates all year<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make use of your air source heat pump all year round thanks to many models being able to operate in very low temperatures. During the summer, an air-to-air heat pump can be used to circulate cold air through the home to help cool everyone down.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Easily maintained<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat pumps are often referred to as \u2018fit and forget\u2019 technology as they require very little maintenance and can be left alone to heat your home. It\u2019s recommended to have the appliance serviced annually to make sure it\u2019s operating well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Lengthy lifetime<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The operating life of an air source heat pump varies depending on the model you have installed but many can last for up to 20 years, with some even stretching as far as 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Air_Source_Heat_Pumps_Disadvantages\"><\/span>Air Source Heat Pumps Disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While an air source heat pump could be saving you a large amount of money each year through reduced energy bills, there are air source heat pump disadvantages to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Retrofit installation can be difficult<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the type of property you have, it may be difficult to install an air source heat pump system without significant changes which could be costly and disruptive. Some properties such as flats which do not have outside space, or do not have space for a hot water cylinder, will not be suited to air source heat pumps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Operating noise<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air source heat pumps can make some noise while operating, but it must be said that it is not generally considered to be a problem by homeowners living with heat pumps. If you are concerned about potential noise issues, your installer should be able to install the heat pump away from your main living areas and bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Cost more to run than A rated boilers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air source heat pumps use a small amount of electricity to run, but electricity is 3-4 times more expensive than gas per unit. If you have an A rated boiler which is working well, replacing it with an air source heat pump could actually increase your energy bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Reduced efficiency in winter<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The colder the air outside, the harder the heat pump has to work to extract heat. For this reason, heat pumps will use more electricity during the winter making them less efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Home needs to be well insulated<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As air source heat pumps produce hot water at a lower temperature than boilers, the property needs to be well-insulated to make it an efficient system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>May need new radiators or underfloor heating<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lower temperature of the water also means that many homes will need to install larger radiators or underfloor heating to increase the surface area of the heat delivery system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Requires outside space<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have outside space for the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heat_pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">heat pump<\/a> itself, including a good amount of space around the unit to ensure it has an adequate supply of air. You will also need space for a large hot water cylinder inside the home. If the outside unit is placed somewhere where it will get a lot of sunlight the ASHP won\u2019t have to work as hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you know the answer to the question, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what are air source heat pumps?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. If you enjoy this article in Linquip, let us know what you think by leaving a reply in the comment section. We will be more than glad to have your viewpoint on the article. Is there any question we can help you through? 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Boilers are getting more energy efficient almost every year but they\u2019re no longer necessarily the best way to run a central heating system. 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