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Are you looking for a highly efficient, long-lasting heating system that can reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint? A ground source heat pump is an innovative solution that uses the stable, ambient warmth of the earth to heat your home and water year-round.
It’s an incredibly reliable and sustainable alternative to traditional boilers, providing constant warmth regardless of the weather above ground.
Are heat pumps right for you?
We recommend these types of heat pumps for homes in York:
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Air Source Heat Pump explained
Ground source heat pumps get their energy from the ground.
They can heat water for taps, radiators and underfloor heating.
This method is more efficient but can be more expensive and needs suitable land near your house.
The Benefits
A ground source heat pump offers a range of powerful, long-term benefits for your home and finances.
✔ Exceptional Energy Efficiency: The temperature underground remains consistently warmer than the air, allowing GSHPs to operate with a higher efficiency than other systems.
✔ Government Grants Available: Like with air source heat pumps, you may be eligible for a government grant to help with the installation costs.
✔ Reduced Carbon Emissions: By tapping into a consistent source of renewable energy, a GSHP can drastically cut your home’s carbon footprint.
✔ Long-Lasting Performance: GSHPs have a much longer lifespan than traditional boilers or even air source heat pumps, often lasting 40-50 years with minimal maintenance.
✔ Low Operating Noise: The primary unit is installed inside your home, and the outdoor components are buried underground, meaning the system operates almost silently.
What will the kit look like in your home?
A typical setup needs a space about 1m wide x 2m long x 2m high-roughly the size of an under-stairs cupboard or a small closet. Some people put them in garages, lofts, or create a cupboard in an existing room.
The image to the left is an example of how the setup may look in your house.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground Source Heat Pumps Explained
Ground source heat pumps get their energy from the ground.
They can heat water for taps, radiators and underfloor heating.
This method is more efficient but can be more expensive and needs suitable land near your house.
What do ground source pumps look like and where will they fit in your house?
You will need enough outdoor space to dig trenches or drill boreholes for a ground source heat pump. The heat pump box is the size of a large air conditioning unit and usually sits on the ground next to one of your exterior walls.
Pipes and other equipment will go inside your house. The ground source heat pump box, usually around the size of a fridge, goes inside your house. Some are as big as a tall fridge, while others are the size of a counter-height fridge.
What will the kit look like in your home?
A typical setup needs a space about 1m wide x 2m long x 2m high-roughly the size of an under-stairs cupboard or a small closet. Some people put them in garages, lofts, or create a cupboard in an existing room.
The image to the left is an example of how the setup may look in your house.
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I have future proofed our family home and it has paid for itself in under two years.
Darren, 35, York
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