Air Source Heat Pumps

If an air source heat pump is installed in an electrically heated home, you could be saving up to 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. In monetary terms, that could translate into a whopping £870. And just in case you think we're full of hot air, why not check out the table below.

Source: Energy Saving Trust.  All savings are approximate and are based on air source heat pump providing 100% of space heating in a detached property.

There are two types of air source heat pumps:

• Air to air systems - which circulate warm air around your home to heat it, and
• Air to water systems - which provide heat to your home through radiators or an under floor system.

Whichever system you choose, the benefits to you, and the environment, are huge. As the air source heat pump runs on electricity you won't need to store solid fuels or even have a gas connection. And for those of you who want to go the extra mile towards reducing your carbon dioxide emissions, you can even switch to a green electricity tariff to power your pump.

Air source heat pumps are so effective that they will even work at temperatures as low as -15°C, so even when it's below freezing outside, you'll be snug as a bug.

What's more, where space is at a premium, the compact design of an air source heat pump is perfect - all you need is space on an external wall for fitting. So even if you live in a small apartment, you can still go green.

To read a case study on an air source heat pump, click here.

To find out more and view the full range of Baxi air source heat pump systems please click here.