Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) can be a worthwhile investment for many homeowners, depending on various factors such as your current heating system, energy costs, and home insulation considerations. Ariva Renewables can help with every aspect of a heat pump installation, whether it be a new installation or a retro-fit replacing an existing heating system.

Here are the main points to consider:

Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps:

Energy Efficiency: Heat pumps are highly efficient because they transfer heat rather than generate it by burning fuel. They can achieve efficiencies of 200-400%, meaning they produce 2-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed.

Lower Operating Costs: Due to their efficiency, heat pumps can reduce heating and cooling bills, especially where electricity costs are lower than oil, propane, or natural gas. As energy prices, especially natural gas and oil, continue to rise, lower operating costs will become more of a factor in your choice to upgrade.

Environmental Impact: ASHPs produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional heating systems that rely on fossil fuels, making them a more environmentally friendly option.

Dual Functionality: heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling, offering year-round climate control from a single system.

Incentives and Rebates: The UK government offers a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant (please see our dedicated page on this) worth up to £5000 which can help offset the initial installation costs of a heat pump installation. Ariva Renewables is a registered installer for this scheme and can apply for the grant on your behalf.

Proper installation is crucial for the performance and efficiency of a heat pump. This includes correct sizing, placement, and integration with existing heating systems, which requires skilled professionals – Ariva Renewables are part of the MCS scheme so you can be confident in our workmanship and reliability.