Installed a heat pump? It’s time to commission it
Whether you’re new to heat pumps or already carrying out regular installs, commissioning is one of the most important parts of the job where you bring the whole install together.
The system is fitted, pipework is complete, electrics are connected and now you’re making sure everything operates properly before handover.
At this stage you’re confirming the heat pump is running correctly, its settings are optimised to meet customer heating requirements and make sure the technology is operating at its most efficient ready for the homeowner to use. This step is particularly important with homeowners becoming increasingly conscious about their heating and hot water bills and environmental impacts. It also presents the perfect opportunity to prevent problems before you leave site.
If you’re newer to heat pumps, commissioning helps you to understand how the system behaves in real operation. If you’re carrying our regular installs, you’ll know this is usually the stage where smaller issues either get picked up or become callbacks later.
At Baxi, we have the expertise to help you with this crucial final stage of a heat pump installation. As a Baxi Heat Pump Installer, you get access to our assisted commissioning or as part of our MCS Umbrella Scheme.
Read on for more about:
What is air source heat pump commissioning?
The checks that are carried out on the heat pump and the system
The customer handover
Assisted commissioning from Baxi
What does air source heat pump commissioning involve?
Air source heat pump commissioning is more than simply turning the system on. You’re checking, testing and setting the heat pump up so it operates the way it was designed to. It involves conducting a series of checks and inspections by a qualified installer to ensure it operates safely and efficiently. This process is essential as part of a smooth handover and also a requirement of MCS standards. Without a properly commissioned system warranties may be invalid and claims for grants such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cannot be completed.
Commissioning isn’t just a tickbox. It is a final, crucial step for maximising the longevity of the heat pump system and provides peace of mind that everything has been thoroughly inspected.
The checks that are carried out on the heat pump and the system
During air source heat pump commissioning, inspections are carried out on the heat pump itself and the wider system. A Baxi assisted commissioning includes, but not limited to, the following heat pump checks and tests:
