Advantages of Upgrading Your Boiler Free

Air Source Heat Pumps

For most properties, air source heat pumps offer the simplest transition from a boiler to a renewable heating system. They efficiently heat your home, provide hot water, and can also be used for cooling and heating swimming pools.

What equipment is necessary for

Air Source Heat Pump system?

Air source heat pumps harness thermal energy from outdoor air. The external unit is usually placed near an exterior wall or connected via pre-insulated underground pipes. Internally, the system includes a hot water cylinder, buffer tank, and two expansion vessels.

For an Air Source Heat Pump system

Government Support
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Most air source heat pump installations may qualify for a £7,500 voucher through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Better Planet assists clients with the application process and, upon installation completion and eligibility confirmation, redeems the voucher to reduce the installation cost accordingly.

Planning Requirements

Air source heat pumps are governed by Permitted Development regulations. They typically fall under permitted development unless:

  • Your property is listed, located in a conservation area, or within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
  • The heat pump is positioned closer than 1 meter from the property boundary.
  • A noise impact assessment conducted by a neighbor indicates that the heat pump’s location is too close to a neighbor’s window.
  • The volume of the heat pump exceeds 0.6 m³.
  • There is more than one heat pump in the system.
  • The heat pump is configured for cooling purposes.