Thinking about the shift from the current gas boiler to one that's more environmentally friendly but not sure if your property qualifies for such a shift? This is what we get asked about most by our customers. The heat pump doesn’t work in the same way as the boiler. Its efficiency comes from low-flow temperature, which means that if the heating elements of the home are too small, the machine will struggle to do its job.
We have been installing heaters in the area since 2009. All our jobs involving heat pumps begin with the proper heat loss assessment carried out by the engineer with MCS certification, which is necessary to get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant at £7,500 currently.
Our customer in Ribbleton rang us as his old estimate did not contain any heat loss assessment at all. After assessing the property, we found that there were two radiators which were undersized for the flow temperature required. We replaced those radiators with other ones and installed a buffer tank along with the air source unit. After nine months of using the system, its coefficient of performance reached 3.1, which means that we are getting more than three units of heat for one unit of electricity.
Most of the houses within the area would be appropriate for installing an air source system, whether these are terrace homes in Ashton-on-Ribble or more spacious homes in Fulwood and Penwortham. If there is enough space within the garden, a ground source system could also be something worth looking into, because it uses the more stable temperatures within the ground, as opposed to air temperatures outside during the winter season. We install Daikin, Mitsubishi Ecodan, and Vaillant systems using R32 refrigerant.
Heat Pump Installation Cost in Preston
Installation of an air source heat pump usually comes to a cost ranging from £8,000 to £13,500 prior to the deduction of the grant, based on the size of the property and radiator replacement. After deducting the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, the cost to be paid by most homes is from £1,500 to £5,500. The cost for a ground-source heat pump is relatively higher because of the groundwork necessary.
Typical installation time would be two or three days. It will include the outside unit, the inside unit, and the unvented hot water cylinder in case it is required for your existing system. Annual maintenance ensures the performance of the system according to its rating. If there are any error codes or unusual sounds coming from the system, contact us for a repair appointment quickly. It does not mean that the system is broken.
A lack of refrigerant, a defective sensor, or the incorrectly sized system could cause a fault. Correct diagnosing will help to determine the problem, rather than assuming it. For comparison of the heat pump with the boiler and for repair or maintenance service, contact Boiler Repairs Preston for a free survey and quote.
