Heat pumps are suitable for most homes and may reduce energy bills depending on the system you are replacing.

 

A heat pump is up to three times more efficient than a gas boiler and works by capturing energy from outside (either in the air or ground) and moving it into your home. For every kW of electricity used by the heat pump, 2-4kW of heat is generated (compared to traditional gas boilers which generate 0.9kW of heat per kW of gas). 

 

Heat pumps heat the water in your system to a lower temperature than a traditional gas boiler so rather than switching it on and off when you require heat or hot water it’s more efficient to stay on continuously,  heating your home to your chosen temperature consistently.   

 

A well-insulated home is best for a heat pump to work most efficiently, so a survey of your home will be carried out to see if insulation measures e.g. loft or cavity wall insulation, are required prior to installation.

Changing your current heating system to a heat pump will also decrease the carbon emissions your home generates due to improved energy efficiency. The heat output is more than the electricity needed to power the pump. If you switch to a 100% renewable energy tariff then the electricity used to power the pump will be clean as well, reducing your carbon footprint even more. 

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Prior to your homes insulation upgrade a home ventilation assessment is required to ensure adequate ventilation is present in the property. The funding includes the cost for the ventilation requirements.
 

Ventilating your home will improve health

 
Day-to-day household activities like cooking, showering, drying clothes indoors and even breathing, all create moisture in the air. 

Moisture in the air will travel throughout the house and condense on the coldest surface. This can lead to common issues such as condensation and mould, which in turn can damage the building fabric (e.g. insulation). 

Controlled ventilation can improve indoor air quality through reducing the build-up of carbon monoxide, dust mites, and other pollutants. Poor indoor air quality can exacerbate existing health conditions (primarily respiratory) and cause new ones. 

New extractor fans may need to be installed into any wet room, such as Kitchens, Bathrooms/Shower rooms. This provides a great opportunity for us to help you ensure that your property remains dry and well ventilated, and to give you the tools to maintain good indoor air quality all year round. 

These extractor fans will either be fitted in place of existing units (if they are not sufficient) or if new, to the ceiling or through the walls by a fully qualified electrician. The final decision as to the exact location of each vent will be made on the day, and as part of the installation or warranty an installer will remediate and make good where necessary.

Regarding other habitable rooms, such as Living/Dining rooms and Bedrooms, it is also important that there is sufficient ventilation within these rooms. From the ventilation survey, this may identify the need for further background ventilation, this can be by way of trickle vents in windows, extractor grids in walls or ceilings, room vents located in external walls, or small door undercuts.