Heat pump systems can help you reduce your energy bills. To date, they’ve been used more widely in Mainland Europe than the UK, but with potential economies of up to four units of energy gained for just one unit used, they’re gaining popularity here.
How it works
A ground source heat pump extracts heat from the ground and uses it to heat your home. Water source heat pumps and air source heat pumps transfer heat from local water sources (for example, a stream or river) or from the air outside your home.
There are two kinds of source heat pumps: air-to-air systems, which provide warm air around the home and air-to-water systems, which heat water to provide heating. Both methods can be used to heat space and high temperature heat pumps can also provide domestic hot water.
How it’s installed
Ground, water and air source heat pumps are not easy to install and there are a lot of factors to consider before you install them. If you want to know more about the viability of installing one in your home, call the EDF Energy Green Energy Team on 0800 051 1905† for more information.
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