Here’s how homes without mains gas can upgrade their property perhaps for free
Did you know that for some of our European neighbours, one of the most popular sources of heating is now the heat pump?
During the winter, Norway is regularly blanketed in snow with temperatures dipping well below freezing - something Scots will relate to! So isn’t it just a matter of time before we follow the Norwegian's preferred choice of home and office heating? Especially when you consider that making the switch to air source heat pumps may not cost you a penny.
As Scotland braces for the colder months, it’s good to know that heat pumps currently available on the market are three‐to‐five times more energy efficient than natural gas boilers - and they reduce households’ exposure to fossil fuel price spikes.1. Heat pumps are only efficient in warm climates – FALSE Modern heat pumps work efficiently even in colder climates. Manufacturers regularly test their heat pumps’ performance in temperatures as low as -25.
4. You can’t just replace any heating system with an air source heat pump – TRUE Fitting a new air source heat pump is complicated, which is why it is best left to the professionals. Often new radiators need to be fitted throughout the house, and precise measurements need to be taken beforehand so that the correct size is fitted. For anyone getting a new heat pump through the ECO4 grant, new radiators and fittings are all included.
7. Heat pumps require a lot of maintenance – FALSE There are very few moving parts in an air source heat pump and this means they require very little maintenance. Especially when compared to the maintenance a traditional boiler requires. Air source heat pump engineers are also on the rise as more people invest in the technology.
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