Ground Source Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are riding an increasing wave of popularity brought on by their high efficiency and low running costs. Compared to a gas boiler that can be over 90% efficient, heat pumps can achieve 400% efficiency meaning a huge reduction in running costs. This means that for every £1 spent, you'll receive £4 worth of heating.
Unlike fossil fuel boilers, ground source heat pumps can generate hot water and heating 24/7 by compensating for changing weather conditions - helping to keep your home at a constant temperature all year.
Additionally, ground source heat pumps require very little maintenance which makes them perfect for many different environments. The quality, consistency and ingenuity of Nibe and Steibel Eltron heating products is the reason we’ve been installing their heat pumps around Yorkshire since 2003!
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How Does Ground Source Heat Pumps Work?
Let's dig into the science behind a ground source heat pump.
As the Sun shines on the Earth, it raises the temperature of the outermost layer. By laying pipework in a series of trenches (called ground loops) a metre below the surface level, cold liquid with a very low boiling point can be circulated to absorb the low-level heat from the surrounding soil. For buildings where outdoor space is limited, ground loops aren't feasible, so a borehole can be used instead. These operate in the same way, however it absorbs the heat from a series of pipes ranging from 90 to 160 metres deep. The pipes then transport the warmed fluid back to the main pump inside your home.
Note: GSHP's are not feasible for all properties if there is insufficient garden space / access. Our qualified engineers will be able to guide you on the best options for your home.
This heated liquid isn't ready to be circulated through your house just yet, it's still less than 10 degrees, but this is sufficient to turn a super cold refrigerant into gas. Within the compressor of your heat pump, this gas is converted back into a liquid which raises the temperature further, this heat is then transferred to water through a heat exchanger - following this, the newly heated water will circulate throughout your home.
Ground Source Heat Pump Installation
Get the complete heat pump experience. We take great pride from only using products that are trusted, reliable and we have high confidence in. All of our heat pumps are supplied by the following manufacturers:
Nibe
Nibe is a Swedish manufacturing company for heat pumps for over 50 years. Recognised as one of Europe’s largest heat pump manufacturers for energy-efficient renewable solutions, their skills, expertise and technology in this specialised market are second to none.
Steibel Eltron
With over 40 years of experience, Steibel Eltron is a sustainable, award-winning, green technology manufacturing company developing highly efficient heat pumps. Their innovative technology combined with their experience has helped the business achieve huge recognition - and they are now a market-leading supplier for heat pumps.
How our service works
The design engineer from Warmaway will provide a radiator schedule, which will show the heat required, what heat you have got, and if any changes are needed. We can only give the correct advice following a site survey and a heat loss calculation. This service is provided with a visit entirely free of charge.
Ground Source Heat Pumps Benefits
Our ground source heat pumps excel in efficiency. Here are the figures on how they can benefit you:
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What other people think
We had an ASHP installed by Warmaway at the end of Feb 2021 to replace storage heaters, it has completely transformed our house! Lukewarm (at best) rooms are now nice and toasty, and by all accounts so far at a fraction of the cost. Before choosing Warmaway we researched the technology and canvassed a few installers, John was the only one that was open with discussing the intricacies of the proposed system and gave us confidence that we would end up with something properly sized and installed as well as making other complimentary recommendations for ways we could improve the thermal efficiency of our
house.
All the team on site were extremely polite, tidy and hardworking and it was a pleasure to watch a skilled team do a professional job. Everything was left clean and tidy at the end and the system was explained properly. We had a courtesy follow up visit just to check we were happy with the system and tweak any settings. 2 months later everything is working perfectly and we are very happy. I recommend Warmaway to anyone who enquires about our new ASHP.
Warmaway installed an Air Source Heat Pump and several new radiators for us. Everything about the process was professional, courteous and efficient. The quote was clear and competitive and everything was explained about the system, the installation and the RHI grant. We were kept informed at every stage and knew when to expect the team to come and work.
We are 100% satisfied with our new air source heating system from Warmaway. The team were professional, courteous and very friendly. The installation has solved all the challenges we had with our ageing heat pump. I have no hesitation in recommending Warmaway for your needs.
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