A heat pump works by extracting ambient temperature from the following:


Heat pumps are an ingenious solution to providing your home with on demand renewable heating capable of providing your home with all of it hot water needs.

Heat Pumps are not that common in Britain, whereas in Scandinavia they are used successfully in the majority of new builds, in Sweden alone, 97% of all new housing projects use them as their source of heating. Why? Not only are they an efficient form of heating, but reserves of fossil fuels are finite and Carbon Dioxide emissions are continually contributing to climate change.  Heat Pumps are operational around the world, producing safe, reliable heating and cooling. When used in conjunction with a green electricity supplier, Heat Pumps can be a greenhouse gas emission free heating method.

 

Thermal Earth’s Heat Pump Solutions are compatible with most people’s homes. Simply contact us for advice or arrange for a no obligation quotation, we can then advise you on a system to meet your exact needs.We supply, fit and maintain all heat pumps. We know our products, you can leave all of the work to us.

 

About our solution 

Heat Pumps are a rather ingenious solution to heating your home. Using the same principles as Air Conditioning units and Fridges, Heat Pumps have the potential to meet the same level of penetration. The liquid solution which circulates within the heat pump, boils when it absorbs the outside ambient temperature, the gas created is then compressed which in turn gives it more heat energy, up to 70˚C. This heat is then passed through the Heat Exchanger which in turn heats the water used throughout the heating system. This results in an energy effiecient solution which, instead of burning a fuel, it extracts thermal energy from an ambient source, producing ‘green’ heating for your home*.

 

Key points of Heat Pumps

•    A Heat Pump can save  up to 30% off your heating bill when compared to an existing gas system

•    Heat Pumps don’t feature an open flame, therefore guarding against any possible fuel leaks or carbon-monoxide poisoning

•    Heat is available whatever the weather, day or night

•    No need for an expensive Gas connection or an unsightly fuel tank

•    Can be used to heat a swimming pool or self contained out-building

•    The average coefficient of performace (CoP) is between 3-4 units, this means that for every 1KW used to run the heat pump 3-4 KW of usable heat energy can be produced.

 

Which heat pump is right for you? 

Ground
Ground Source heat pumps are dependant on an area surrounding a property. The cheapest method for ground source heat pumps is a horizontal loop which requires a large surface area (typically XXm). If there isn’t enough land available then the alternative would be to create a vertical closed loop system. Both offer the same efficiencies; however a vertical loop is slightly more expensive.

Water
A Water Source heat pump is most suitable when there is a water supply near by, this could be in the form of a river, lake or a borehole (these can be created by us dependant on water content of land). A water source is the most efficient form of heat pump as the liquid passing through the system isn’t re-circulated, instead it pulls directly from the source.

Air
Air Source heat pumps are a great solution where space is at a premium or where there is no garden. They can be installed anywhere where there is a constant access to outside air. This can range from; being rested on the ground outside, suspended on a wall or even in a loft with ducting to the outside.

 

FAQ about Heat Pumps


Will Heat Pumps work during cold days and during the winter months?
British winters are ideal for heat pumps. With the advancements in heat pump technologies the air source units can remain suitable to as low as -6˚C, ground source are always effective due to the earth’s consistent temperature throughout the coldest of days.

What is the payback of the heat pumps?
Depending on the fuel being replaced, the payback period varies, typically it is about 10 years****. When used in conjunction with under-floor heating and the gas prices rise compared to electricity, the payback of the system can decrease further.

Can I use the water generated by the Heat Pump to shower and bathe?
Our Heat Pumps can provide all of your hot water needs. The heat pumps can be set to output a range of temperatures, including those comfortable to shower, bathe and supply your domestic heating needs.

Does the Heat Pump system require any maintenance?
Maintenance intervals for Heat Pumps are typically the same as those of Gas boilers, however unlike Gas Boilers there is less to go wrong. We advise that our heat pumps, after installation are check at least once every two years.

Is it true that heat pumps can be used for cooling too?
Yes. This is yet another benefit over conventional heating systems. To generate heat from an ambient source a heat pump uses the reverse cycle of what a domestic fridge uses, therefore to provide cooling in the summer months, the heat pumps cycle simply needs to be switched to the cycle of how a fridge works, this is simply a case of you flicking a switch.

 

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