Green Yorkshire Renewables

Covering North, South, East and West Riding Areas

What is an Air Source Heat Pump?

An Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) extracts heat from the outside air and transfers this into water. This then heats your home or business premises via radiators, Underfloor Heating and can even heat water stored in hot water cylinders for your showers, baths and hot taps.

The ASHP absorbs heat from air, turning it into a fluid. The fluid passes through a heat exchanger into the heat pump, raising the temperature and transferring that heat to water.

What makes ASHPs energy efficient, is the fact that they don't emit any carbon dioxide, as the heat pump captures heat that is already in the air. Therefore, the system does not have to burn any fuel for it to be powered.

Heat is captured from the atmosphere and moved into your home using electricity. However, the amount of heat captured into your home out-weighs the amount of electricity used to power system substantially.

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

The ECCE Process (Refrigeration Cycle)

Evaporation - Heat is taken from the air, where it is then transferred to the heat exchanger, which contains a liquid refrigerant. The refrigerant absorbs and evaporates the outside heat, turning it into a low-pressure, low-temperature gas.
Compression - Gas is then transferred to the electrically powered compressor, which then compresses the refrigerant. The gas temperature is raised by the compression increasing the pressure of the gas.
Condensation - The heated gas then reaches the heat exchanger, where it transfers its heat to a cold water circuit, over a circulation process. The water then heats up as it absorbs heat from the gas. Once the water has the optimum temperature, it is transferred to your home or business. This is an ongoing cycle where the refrigerant is cooled down enough to turn the heat back into a liquid.
Expansion - The cooled down refrigerant passes through an expansion valve, lowering the pressure and absorbing more heat energy. The cycle is then repeated through the refrigerant being pumped back into the heat exchanger

Advantages of an Air Source Heat Pump

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Air Source heat pumps are 2-4 times more efficient than the likes of oil, gas and LPG boilers, and can save you up to £1500 a year on your energy bills. At maximum efficiency ASHPs will get 4kWh of heat output for every 1kWh of electrical energy used to run it. With Different types of ASHPs available, we can determine the best unit for your property or business.

Long Lifespan And User-Friendly

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Air Source Heat pumps are simple to control, easy to maintain and can even work on a smart system (Automated). They can be annually serviced by your installer or by a qualified plumber and are just as easy to install as a standard boiler. Whilst your standard boiler may only last a decade, an ASHP can last up to 15 years plus.

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

It is well known that Air Source Heat Pumps can save 200%-400% per year on your household bills. Whilst an ASHP might be more costly to install that than of a standard boiler system, you will see a significant return on investment (ROI). ASHPs are just as easy to maintain as your standard boiler and have been proven last almost twice as long. Meaning you will save on your bills, across your new heating systems lifespan.

Increased Electricity Usage

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Air Source Heat Pumps need electricity to function. ASHPs are no louder than a fridge and work in a similar way; just in reverse. Owning one can eliminate your gas bill, but will increase your electricity bill. However this is not a bad thing, as you will see substantial reward in the long-term financially and decrease your carbon footprint in the process.

Environmentally Friendly

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Air Source Heat Pumps are a more sustainable option than that of oil and gas boilers. The energy used in your establishment will be more efficient and will decrease your carbon footprint in the process. The installation of an ASHP will eliminate the need for your gas, oil or LPG boiler. Meaning your gas will bill will be no more, and the only fuel to your home you will have to up keep is the electricity.

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Air Source Heat Pumps work more efficiently with well insulated homes. To make sure your ASHP works at its full potential you may ned upgrades to your Central Heating System, Radiators and Hot Water Tank. ASHPs also work more efficiently with other renewable energy sources, such as Underfloor Heating and Solar Panels. Upgrading your the heating system can future-proof your home and save on energy costs substantially.

Air Source Heat Pump FAQs

Please reach us at Projects@gyrltd.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Is there financial support available for Air Source Heat Pump installation?

Yes, there is financial support available for the installation of ASHPs. There are various grants that will help cover the cost of an ASHP, with the highest grant ranging up to £7500, via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The BUS is apart of the governments plans to achieve net zero by 2050. However these grants are not here to stay and have a deadline of 31st March 2028. Here at Green Yorkshire Renewables we can help guide you through the process of applying for these grants, and make your transition to renewable energy more affordable.

How much does it cost to install an Air Source Heat Pump?

Air Source Heat Pumps can cost between £3,000 and £15,000 to install and have an annual running cost of around £600 upwards (Depending on property size and efficiency). With governments grants available, the cost of installing an ASHP can be considerably cheaper. Green Yorkshire Renewables can help you find out if you are eligible for such grants.

What are the benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump?

Air Source Heat Pumps are extremely efficient, producing up to 4 times more energy than that of the electric used to power it. They are environmentally friendly, will reduce your carbon footprint and can even eliminate your gas bills altogether, leaving only electric bills to pay for in your household. They have longer life-cycles than traditional boilers, are user-friendly and need minimal maintenance. The up-keep of your ASHP is no more complicated than the up-keep of a traditional boiler, and can be serviced just as easily on an annual basis.

How do I know if my property is eligible for an Air Source Heat Pump?

Only a qualified MCS-certified heat pump installer can assess whether your property is eligible. Here at Green Yorkshire Renewables we can assess the insulation of your property, and advise on whether any upgrades maybe needed in order for your ASHP to function at full efficiency. We can carry out the necessary assessments, and even advise on the correct unit for your home.

Do Air Source Heat Pumps make a lot of noise?

Since the first Air Source Heat Pump was manufactured, there have been strides made in the noise that they produce. A typical ASHP is no louder than the likes of an Air Conditioning unit or even a fridge/freezer. They tend to range between 40-60 decibels and carry less disruption than that of light traffic outside your premises. There are even models of ASHP currently in circulation that make little to no noise at all.

Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Yorkshire

Covering North, South, East and West Riding Areas

What is an Air Source Heat Pump?

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

The ECCE Process (Refrigeration Cycle)

How Does an Air Source Heat Pump Work?

Advantages of an Air Source Heat Pump

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Long Lifespan And User-Friendly

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Increased Electricity Usage

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Environmentally Friendly

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Take the next step in your renewable energy journey

Air Source Heat Pump FAQs

Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Yorkshire

Covering North, South, East and West Riding Areas

What is an Air Source Heat Pump?

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

The ECCE Process (Refrigeration Cycle)

How Does an Air Source Heat Pump Work?

Advantages of an Air Source Heat Pump

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Long Lifespan And User-Friendly

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Highly Efficient (Reducing Energy Bills)

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Increased Electricity Usage

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Reduced Long-Term Running Costs

Environmentally Friendly

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Additional Upgrades May Be Required

Take the next step in your renewable energy journey

Air Source Heat Pump FAQs

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