The work of an air source heat pump is to transfer heat from the outside air direct to water so as to heat rooms via underfloor heating or radiators. What is more is that it is also able to heat water kept in hot water cylinders for use in your baths, showers, or hot taps. As such, the heat from the air is absorbed in a fluid which in turn passes through a heat exchanger and into the heat pump therefore raising temperatures and transferring the heat to the water.

The Cost

An air source heat pump’s cost varies depending on size of the pump, bigness of the property, and age of the property. But whichever the case, the cost of a good air source heat pump ranges between 7,000 and 13,000 Euros. In order to get a proper deal, you could speak to a couple of installers and ask for their quotations and then go for the cheapest one but with good quality.

The Benefits

The most benefit one can get from the appliance is a reduction on the energy bill. The running costs of the contraption will mostly depend on how the heat pump is designed as well as how it is operated. Moreover, the savings on the energy bill will come down to the system that you want to replace. For instance, if you are replacing an oil boiler with a heat pump, it will save you cost as you won’t need to use oil. Moreover, under the renewable energy incentive, you can receive payments. It is also noteworthy that the air source pumps are easy to install and are very quiet.

Different Types of the Pumps

There are two major types of air source heat pumps. It includes air-to-water and air-to-air. In the UK, most of the installations are air-to-water types.