What is an air source heat pump system?

 

Air source heat pumps use electricity and refrigeration cycle to draw heat from the air to transfer it into a property to provide heating. Their efficiency lies in producing several units of heat for each unit of electricity consumed.

 

Due to their efficiency, running costs of air source heat pumps can be comparable to existing heating systems when they are installed to the required standards and in a well-insulated property.

In other words, although the electricity that is required to run them may not be cheaper than your existing fossil fuel source, air source heat pumps are likely to use less of it.

 

Using electricity, air source heat pumps can help to reduce a building’s greenhouse gas emissions.

 

As MCS certified installers, DSC Heating will provide you with an estimation of the system performance.

 

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Is an air source heat pump the right choice for me?

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An air source heat pump is a low-temperature heating solution which works best if

• Your property is a house (i.e. not a flat or apartment), where you have appropriate outdoor space you own that can be used for the outdoor unit

• Well insulated

• It has the right-sized emitters (underfloor heating or radiators) or it is possible to install those as part of the job

• Read more on https://www.getaheatpump.org.uk to make an informed decision

 

What is the BUS grant and am I eligible?

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The government-funded Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of low carbon heating, such as air source heat pumps

 

You are eligible, if…

• Your installer is MCS accredited and certified (which DSC Heating are)

• Your property is located in England or Wales

• Your property is not a new build (except if it's a self-build)

• It does not qualify as social housing

• You are not using more than one source of public funds (including BUS) or have not used any public funds on the same address

• You have a valid EPC report

• You are replacing a fossil fuel heating system (e.g. gas or oil)

• The capacity of your new air source heat pump system does not exceed 45 kW

• Your new air source heat pump system provides both space and water heating

 

See full T&Cs of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme on Ofgem's website