Air Source Heat Pump Installers

At Horwood Renewable  Solutions we have invested a great deal of time, effort, and financial resources in becoming a qualified air source heat pump installation company. This means that we are recognised as an approved installer for Air Source Heat Pumps with some of the leading manufacturers and ensures that we can take care of all your installation requirements whilst you have the benefit of being able to claim for available government grants through the ‘boiler upgrade scheme’. Grants are only available to recognised manufacturer registered installers or MCS accredited companies.

An Air Source Heat Pump is a renewable technology that the government are actively pushing consumers to consider. This is evident by the fantastic grants that are available of £5,000 to homeowners who meet their set criteria. Once you have met the criteria to claim the grant then we can help you through every step of the process to ensure that your perfect installation is planned, installed, and commissioned to meet the exact requirements for you and your home.

How does an Air Source Heat Pump Work?

An Air Source Heat Pump is a relatively simple unit, that works on the same principle as a fridge BUT IN REVERSE. What this means is the air from outside is sucked into a unit and is blown over multiple tubes which are filled with a refrigerant. This then allows the refrigerant to warm up and it turns from a liquid form into a gas. The gas will then pass through a compressor and this causes an increase in pressure, which also adds more heat. The compressed hot gas passes into a heat exchanger which will be surrounded by cool water or air, and at this point the refrigerant will transfer it’s heat to the cool water or air which makes it warm. This is then circulated around your home to provide hot water and heating. At this point the refrigerant then condenses back into a cold liquid and the process starts again from the beginning.

Hybrid Air Source Heat Pumps Essex

A Hybrid Heat Pump is another solution for properties with high heating and hot water requirements that may not be able to gain the full benefits of an air source heat pump on their own.

A hybrid system works on the basis of combining a heat pump along with a fossil fuel boiler (Gas, Oil or LPG) The boiler can be either a new installation or an existing one.

Hybrid systems are ideal for properties that are larger, and / or possibly not fully insulated. They offer the benefits of an air source heat pump, but with the added advantage of being able to boost the heat output required using conventional heating methods.

At Horwood Renewable Solutions we are able to fully advise you on the best solutions for your home. We will do this by carrying out a site visit and it will allow us to discuss your heating and hot water requirements, and this will enable us to ascertain the structure of your property, how it is insulated, and also to inspect the current heating system which you have installed. Once this is carried out we will then be able to advise you of what the most suitable options are to ensure all your needs are met.

Swimming Pool Air Source Heat Pump Essex

A fantastic solution for heating your swimming pool. There are two options that can be considered.

Firstly a hybrid system which will mean that your pool will be initially heated via a conventional gas or oil boiler, and then an air source heat pump to maintain the ongoing temperature.

Secondly an air source heat pump can be used as the primary heat source, which means that your swimming pool can be converted over from gas or oil to a much more efficient system. This is dependant on certain criteria’s being met, and we would need to carry out a full survey to establish the scope of works.

There is also the option to combine PV solar with a swimming pool air source heat pump, ultimately offering even larger savings, and reducing your carbon footprint even further.

Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Essex

PV Solar has been used for some time now in the UK and it can be a perfect option to incorporate with an Air Source Heat Pump, or even as a standalone product. This type of system uses sunlight and changes it into electricity. The way this happens is by the sunlight being caught by the PV Panels and then converted into electricity by an inverter which is installed in your home. This electricity can then be used within your home to power multiple appliances, including your Air Source Heat Pump. The electricity can also be stored in a battery for use later on when the sun is not topping up your system.

Whilst some people are under the impression that you need clear sky and the sun in direct contact with PV panels, this is simply not the case. A PV system works even through the clouds so you will be generating electricity still. However it is worth noting that the more sunshine that is available the more energy you are going to generate.

The combination of PV Solar and an Air Source Heat Pump means an even greater move to becoming carbon neutral, thus also increasing your COP from 3-1 This type of system is fantastic for any home owner that is looking to take renewable technology to the next level, and in turn reap the rewards of lower energy bills and also having peace of mind that they are doing their part for the environment. 

Underfloor Heating Essex

Underfloor Heating has been used in one form or another for some time now, and over the past 30 years it has become increasingly popular.

How it works is be installing flexible tubing under your floor which then turns your whole floor space into one large heat emitter. There are so many advantages of this type of heating source, and one of the main ones is that it runs at a much lower temperature then conventional radiators making it absolutely ideal for Air Source Heat Pump setups.

This type of heating will not only improve efficiency, but will also ensure that there are no cold spots in a room meaning a more balanced temperature throughout the home.

Underfloor heating can be installed with any type of heat source including a conventional Gas, Oil, LPG boiler, or an Air Source Heat Pump, and also a Hybrid Heat Pump. To find out more please check out our service page.