What is an air source heat pump? 

An air source heat pump normally looks like an air conditioning unit. It is usually placed outside at the side or back of the property and can be installed with little disruption.

There are three types of air source heat pump:

Air to water: These pumps utilise a wet central heating system.
Air to air: These pumps take air from outside the house and feed this into fans.
Hybrid: These pumps use both air and water energy sources and switches between them based on various factors such as season and temperature.

What are the benefits of air source heat pumps? 

“With Green Home Systems, everything was in house, they dealt with everything from start to finish and the after care was superb”
Scott Watson
Carbon Neutral Islands Project

Installing air source heat pumps

The very first step involves an on-site visit to your property so our installers can conduct a full, on-site survey.

This survey will assess how suitable your home is and form a plan for installation and is customised to your specific property requirements.

Before work can begin, you will need an Energy Performance Certification (EPC) and you can get an EPC by searching for an AO assessor using the Scottish EPC register and is valid for 10 years.

An EPC is especially important if you are applying for an ECO4, or other government grant initiative.

Installation of air source heat pumps can begin once the work is approved and involves two units.

Once the units are connected, sensors (temperature, outdoor and indoor) will be set up and any ongoing maintenance requirements will be discussed.

Now all that’s left to do is enjoy a warmer home in winter, cooler home in summer, with cost efficiency all year round. 

Cost involved with installing air source heat pumps

The ECO4 scheme is a new initiative from the government, aiming to support the least energy-efficient homes in the country, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable households.

The scheme will see the government working with energy companies (such as ourselves), local authorities, and housing associations and companies to make sure they are doing their part to achieve an overall better energy efficiency rate.

Grants of up to £9,000 available for air source heat pumps, simply fill in our contact form and we will talk you through the process. 

Could you qualify for ECO4 Scheme funding?

Energy assessments 

Understanding how your property uses energy is the first stage in being able improve it. 

Whether you are planning a small upgrade or a major refurbishment, we have the qualifications and experience to properly assess the energy efficiency of your property and explain the outcomes in a clear and meaningful way. 

Areas we cover

As Scotland’s trusted green energy installer, we cover a variety of areas including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk and many more.  

For a full list of our services available in your area, click the link below.