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Get an air source heat pump with EDF

Reduce your carbon footprint with an air source heat pump. We've partnered up with an MCS certified installer who'll fit the best heat pump system for your home.

Prices start from £3,500 (including the government grant).

Why choose to get an air source heat pump with EDF?

You can trust us to find you the best heat pump for your home.

MCS installers guaranteed

Our partner CB Heating has over 20 years experience in installing heat pumps. They only work with MCS accredited installers, who'll help you qualify for government support.

Earn with your friends

Share the love and reduce carbon in the UK. Earn £250 every time you refer a friend or family member to buy a heat pump.

What is an air source heat pump?

A heat pump is essentially an outside boiler. It captures heat from outside and moves it into your home, using electricity to do so. Read more about how an air source heat pump works in our guide
There are many benefits to heating your home with an air source heat pump, such as:

  • high efficiency  an air source heat pump can be over 300% more efficient than a standard gas boiler, potentially saving you money on your heating bills(1)
  • lower your carbon footprint by around 12% a year, that's roughly a return flight from London to Perth!(2)
  • enjoy reliable heating and hot water all year round  an air source heat pump can still work effectively at -25°C!
  • low maintenance with a long service life  (15+ years)
  • government funding  you're likely to be eligible for a £7,500 grant from the government

How much does an air source heat pump cost?

Wherever you live in Great Britain, you'll be able to apply for government grants to manage the costs. With these included, the costs below for installing an air source heat pump can vary from £3,500 to £8,900. To find out more about air source heat pump costs, visit our cost guide

2 bed bungalow

Average price £5,300

3 bed semi-detached or terraced home

Average price £6,100

4 bed detached home

Average price £7,200

How to pay for my air source heat pump

With more support through government grants and finance packages, where you can spread the cost of your ashp, now's a good time to make the change to low carbon heating!

Grants for air source heat pumps

Now's the perfect time to take advantage of government grants and switch to a low carbon heating system.

Our installer, CB Heating, can help you apply for the right government scheme that provides either £7,500 towards the cost of your heat pump.

You may be eligible if:

  • you own your property (whether this is your home, a holiday let or small commercial property)
  • you’re replacing the old fossil fuel or electric heating system with a renewable heating system such as a heat pump 
  • you're not replacing a heat pump or previous renewable system
  • the property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation

Finance options

Spread the cost of your air source heat pump with monthly payments. 

You don't need to pay for your air source heat pump all in one go. Taking out a finance package means you can spread the cost over manageable monthly payments.

How much does paying monthly with CB Heating cost?

An average air source heat pump installation costs £13,000 before the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme deduction, which can be paid back over five or ten years. The table below shows the loan payments over these periods.

  2-year plan
Cash price  £13,000
Government grant (BUS)  - £7,500
Balance £5,500
Deposit (15%) £825
Credit amount £4,675
Interest n/a
Total amount payable (inc deposit)  £5,500.00
Number of repayments 24
APR 0%
Monthly payment amount £194.79

If you live in Scotland, you can apply for an interest-free loan of up to £7,500 through Home Energy Scotland.

Is an air source heat pump the right option for me?

Most homes are suitable for a heat pump. However, some updates to the property might be required to make sure the heat pump works effectively, such as updates to insulation, changes to radiators or even to the piping.

Our installers will never install a heat pump that won't keep your home comfortably warm. So you can have trust you're getting the best installation for your home.

To install a heat pump, you'll also need to meet all the requirements below:

  • you need to be a homeowner 
  • your home needs to have enough outside space (approx 2m x 1m) and not within 1m of boundary walls
  • space for a water tank (for the most carbon-efficient heat pump)
  • your home needs to have good insulation, such as cavity wall and loft insulation

What will my air source heat pump look like?

We'll install low-carbon heat pumps made by Daikin - the biggest manufacturer of air source heat pumps in Europe. Daikin has installed over 1 million heat pumps across Europe, helping homeowners reduce their carbon footprint. Want to see a heat pump installation? Head over to our heat pump installation guide

All homes will need an outdoor unit similar to this

Outdoor air source heat pump unit

Some homes will need a smaller outdoor unit combined with an indoor unit similar to this

Split heat pump unit

All homes will need a hot water tank similar to this

Hot water tank needed for an ashp installation

Heat pump installers you can trust

We've partnered up with CB Heating, who, with over 20 years of experience in the industry, have a proven record of delivering high-quality heat pump installations.

They're also

From start to finish, CB Heating is committed to providing you with technical competence and excellent customer service. That's not all! If you get a heat pump and refer a friend or family member to buy one, you'll both receive £250 - cash for you and a discount for them! Just ask them to mention your name and the Recommendation Scheme.

I highly recommend CB Heating for anyone in need of air source heat pump installation. Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction set them apart from the competition. 

Mark Barnham,
Date of experience: January 2024

Very happy with CB Heating. Just installed our heat pump before Christmas. Whole process from initial contact to fully installed and working system was less than 3 months.

Mark Parsons,
Date of experience: January 2024

Air source heat pump FAQs

There are many factors that contribute to whether you’ll be able to save money on your energy bills, such as:

  • your electricity tariff
  • the type of heat pump you install
  • the design of your central heating system
  • your location and its average air or ground temperatures throughout the year

 

Savings on your energy bill will also depend on the system you're replacing. According to Energy Saving trust, if you are replacing an old (G-rated) gas boiler with an air source heat pump, you could save you up to £340(3).

Heat pumps work more efficiently when it’s warmer which means they’ll have to work a bit harder when it’s cold. However, the heat pumps we can offer still work effectively at -25°C.

The heat pump that's installed is bespoke to your home. After speaking with a specialist and designing the right heat pump for you, it will take around 3-5 days to install. To read more about air source heat pump installations, visit our installation guide.

In some cases, we’ll recommend installing larger radiators. If you have old or single panel radiators, you may need to replace your radiators for double or triple panel radiators to increase the surface area. Radiator upgrades are important as they’ll improve the efficiency of your heat pump and reduce running costs.

You can expect the noise to be a similar volume to a fridge. As it gets colder outside, this noise will increase while it’s operating. However, you shouldn’t be able to hear the sound indoors.

All of our heat pumps come with a manufacturer's warranty of up to 7 years. 

Electric heating advice

You may find these articles helpful and be sure to check our heating advice section or the main heating and air conditioning page for more.

A complete guide to air source heat pumps

Air source heat pumps might be new to you but they've been around for a while as the main heating system in other countries as the UK embraced gas. Learn why they're being touted as the future of low-carbon heating.

Air Source Heat Pump Grants

You're likely to be eligible for a £7,500 grant from the government.

Greener alternatives to gas boilers

There are other heating options that have advantages over a new gas boiler that can save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Other electric heating options

Night storage heaters

Our modern Dimplex radiators can reduce your heating costs and make it much easier to keep your home warm.

Electric radiators

We offer two types of modern, wall-mounted electric radiators that are energy efficient and could reduce your heating bills. 

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