Have you considered buying and installing an air source heat pump? Here are a few reasons why it’s a great idea to have one installed in your home.
- It Uses Renewable Energy
If you’re looking to do your part to protect the environment and use renewable energy sources, then you should definitely consider investing in an air source heat pump. It has a low carbon footprint and uses the air outside your home to heat or cool your home.
If you’ve been using electricity based or coal-based heating systems, you may be able to cut those out entirely and provide comfortable air flow for your home entirely through renewable energy.
You won’t have to worry about fossil fuel shortages at some point in the future if you’re relying on an infinite energy source to keep your home warm.
- It Keeps Costs Low
If you can manage to cut out fossil fuel power sources or greatly reduce them when it comes to heating your home, the savings can really add up. You can use this system to both heat and cool your home, so it comes in handy all year long.
Imagine how much lower your power bill will be when you get most or all of your heating from free, renewable energy sources. Of course, the upfront cost is considerable, but RHI payments can help defer some of that initial cost.
How much money you’ll save with this heat pump will depend on a number of factors, such as how efficient it is, what the outside temperature is like, and how much heat your home needs.
- It’s Really Easy to Install
Another advantage to using the air source heat pump Is that the installation process is quick and painless. It can take about two days to have it installed, and it’s much simpler than getting a ground source heat pump installed.
That’s because no digging is required at all. The installation may vary from home to home, and your initial cost may be different than that of someone else’s, so talk to a professional to get detailed cost estimates.
Consider having the air source heat pump installed at the same time you’re having other building work done to minimize overall cost.
- Little Maintenance Is Required
These systems are designed to be incredibly durable and last as long as 20 years, in some cases. That durability means that the system shouldn’t need much maintenance throughout its lifespan.
Any maintenance it does need will tend to be minimal, and it’s recommended that you have a technician service your pump once a year. The cost of servicing is fairly low, and some of the minor maintenance work, like cleaning filters or checking for leaks, can be done on your own to save some money.
The more complex maintenance or repair should be done by an experienced technician, however.
- It Could Get You Some RHI Payments
The government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will continue until at least March 2022. If you have an air source heat pump installed by that time, you could be paid for every heat unit your pump generates for the next seven years.
A few different factors determine how much those payments are, but to be paid for generating your own heat is a pretty good reason to invest in this heat pump.