As the name implies, an air source heat pump captures heat from outside air and converts this energy to provide both heating and hot water within the home. It can even work when outside temperatures are as low as minus 15°C.
Choosing an air source heat pump delivers numerous benefits on an environmental, financial and practical level:
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Carbon footprint
Air source heat pumps can offer substantial carbon savings when compared to other heating sources, particularly if they are replacing electric storage heaters and oil boilers.
They are therefore an ideal 'green' solution for homes in rural areas where mains gas is not available. Although electricity is needed to drive the pump, three to four units of heat are produced for every one unit of electricity consumed. Plus, the heat extracted from the air is replenished naturally. -
High efficiency
Under average seasonal conditions, air source heat pumps operate at between 200% and 300% efficiency.
This varies according to the difference between the temperature outside and that of the central heating: the smaller the difference, the greater the efficiency. In general, air source heat pumps perform better than ground source heat pumps when the air temperature is slightly warmer. -
Fuel bill savings
Installing an air source heat pump can reduce your fuel costs, especially if you are currently using electric or oil heating; the amount saved will depend on the size and amount of insulation of your home.
In addition, as a low carbon heat technology it will also be eligible under the Government's Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. -
Renewable energy
Air source heat pumps draw renewable energy from the air to produce clean and efficient heating. This is known as microgeneration: an increasingly popular and highly effective way of benefiting the environment by increasing a home's energy efficiency. -
Compatibility with solar
An air source heat pump can also be used in conjunction with solar thermal technology to provide a total heating and hot water solution.
The Baxi Solarflo thermal domestic hot water system is the perfect partner for the Baxi Ambiflo air source heat pump - enabling you to further reduce your carbon emissions and fuel bills. -
Convenience
Choosing an air source heat pump means you will no longer need to have fuel delivered. Furthermore, the 'fit and forget' technology behind it is so simple that minimal maintenance is required once the unit has been installed.
For added convenience, the Baxi Ambiflo compact lightweight heat pump is supplied as part of a pack containing all the essential accessories. It is a comparatively low noise air source heat pump, making it perfect for the home.
