Oil and gas burners will soon be a thing of the past, heat pumps may be the only option you will have to provide heat and hot water in your home!

There are two main types of heat pumps:

  1. Air source heat pumps
  2. Ground source heat pumps

Air source heat pumps are a popular option as they do not require much space and often are easier to install.

‘An air-to-water heat pump transfers heat from the outside air to water, which heats your radiators or underfloor heating. It can also heat water stored in a hot water cylinder for your hot taps, showers and baths. Heat from the air is absorbed into a fluid.’

- Energy Saving Trust

Heat Pumps at BPC

Here at BPC we stock Panasonic Aquarea air to water heat pumps. These high-quality heat pumps are an eco-friendly, affordable, and safe way to heat your home when compared to traditional electrical, gas and oil heating systems that are now being phased out of production due to climate change regulations.

Ideal for houses requiring a compact system, the Panasonic All in One provides domestic hot water, heating, cooling and if required ventilation from compact unit. The All-in-One system is split into two parts of a compact outdoor unit of a fan and compressor and a compact all in one indoor unit that has the heat exchanger and maintenance free stainless-steel cylinder and optional heat recovery ventilation unit.

Aquarea heat pump systems are low energy and have been designed to create an ideal temperature along with hot water in the home even when the outdoor temperature is extremely cold. Aquarea systems are elite over alternative gas, oil and other electrical heating and water systems, this is because Aquarea are safer, cleaner, more environmentally friendly and lower in costs.

Whole House Heating & Ventilation Systems

Pair your heat pump with a ventilation unit and/or underfloor heating for a whole house system to ensure your air is clean and you house is warm when you want it to be warm, and cool when you want it to be cool. View the Panasonic MVHR unit, and our Underfloor Heating range.

Heat Pump Benefits

There are many benefits to installing a heat pump in your home including:

  • Promotes sustainability and reduces carbon footprint / impact on the environment
  • You don’t require any other heat source
  • Suitable for homes that cannot have gas due to location / distance from gas lines
  • Reduces energy costs
  • Can operate even at low temperatures
  • Able to both heat and cool your home
  • Operation suitable even in low outdoor temperatures
  • Reduce your carbon footprint
  • Highly efficient
  • No fuel deliveries required
  • You become legible for the UK Governments renewable heat incentive
  • 7 years warranty when installed by an approved installer
  • An effective, low carbon energy solutions for a wide range of situations
  • Suitable for both modern properties and older homes
  • Provides renewable heating, whatever the weather
  • Provide significant heating cost savings
  • Up to 50% CO2 savings over conventional heating systems
  • SAP appendix Q listed for new builds

Heat Pump Incentive Schemes & Grants

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (Domestic RHI) Is a UK Government financial incentive to promote the use of renewable heat. Please note that this scheme is due to end in March 2022 and will be replaced by the Clean Heat Grant at the beginning of April 2022.

The Clean Heat Grant, now referred to as Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK government-run scheme that will help to fund the transition from gas boilers to low carbon alternatives such as Heat Pumps. Homeowners will receive £5,000 towards the installing an air source heat pump,

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme will run for 3 years from April 2022, and the government has set aside a budget of £450 million under this scheme.

Where is a Heat Pump Placed?

You will need a place outside where a unit can be fitted, either on the ground or on a wall. It should have some space around it to allow good air flow.

There are two different types of air-to-water heat pumps, monobloc or a split system. A monobloc system will have all the components in a one outdoor unit, with pipes carrying water to the central heating system and a hot water cylinder inside your home. A split system separates the components between indoor and outdoor units. The correct system for you will depend on your budget, application and space available, we will ensure you get the correct system for you home.

How Does it Work?

Things to Remember

Before installing a heat pump you need to make sure that your property is fully, and well insulated. It is also key to remember here how important ventilation is in well insulated homes!

Get In Touch

If you have any questions or queries about our range of heat pumps or about installing a heat pump in your home, please contact us on 028 2827 5150 and one of our trained specialists will be happy to help you. To find out more you can view our Heat Pump Training or our Heat Pump Design Packages.