Air source
heat pumps
Ready to upgrade your home’s heating system? Air source heat pumps can be highly efficient systems, depending on your home and usage. Now, you can upgrade to one with a Tandem Home Improvement Loan through British Gas*.
What are air source heat pumps?
Air source heat pumps are clever devices installed outside your home that extract heat from the air and use it to provide heating and hot water. They offer an efficient way to heat your home, which can help reduce your carbon footprint when powered by low-carbon electricity.
How do air source heat pumps work?
Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air using a refrigerant fluid. This heat is then compressed to increase its temperature and transferred to your home's heating system via radiators, underfloor heating, or hot water cylinders.
Fun fact: They keep generating heat, even when it's as chilly -15°C outside!
Benefits of air source
heat pumps
Typically up to three times more efficient than traditional boilers, based on Energy Saving Trust data
Because of their high efficiency, if your home is well insulated, they can cost a lot less to run.
By running solely on electricity, they can result in lower carbon emissions compared with gas boilers when powered by renewable electricity.
You can expect a heat pump to last for 20+ years – longer than the average lifespan of a gas boiler.
Homeowners in England, Wales and Scotland can claim a £7,500 grant* when upgrading to a heat pump.
A Tandem Home Improvement Loan lets you pay in monthly instalments, subject to eligibility and affordability checks.
Types of air source heat pumps
There are two main types of air source heat pumps:
air-to-water and air-to-air systems.
How much does a heat pump cost?
The cost of installing an air source heat pump varies depending on factors such as the size of your property and the type of heat pump selected.
Example pricing from £499 after grant for eligible properties – actual cost varies by home and system.
You may also be eligible for a Tandem Home Improvement Loan o help spread the upfront cost over manageable monthly instalments.
British Gas have built a simple running cost calculator. Answers a few questions about your home to get an estimate.
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