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Efficient, energy saving, and actually pretty exciting – let us introduce you to air source heat pumps
On many Bellway developments, we’re building homes that have air source heat pumps instead of a traditional gas boiler. If you’ve spotted that your new Bellway home will have one, or you’re just wondering how they work, our guide to air source heat pump technology explains what you need to know.
It’s a clever system that captures warmth from the outside air and uses it to heat your home and water. Air source heat pumps are fossil fuel-free, making them better for the environment, and as they’re really energy efficient they’re great news for your utility bills too.
To put it very simply, an air source heat pump works like a fridge in reverse. Instead of transferring warmth from inside to outside, it’s transferred from outside to inside. Yes, even in the winter.
An air source heat pump passes outside air through a compressor which increases its temperature. The generated heat is then used for radiators and hot water in your home. We told you it was clever.
There’s a link to our video below that explains more about how air source heat pumps work, and how to get the best out of yours.
A cosy home, all year round
Air source heat pump technology carefully controls the temperature inside your home even when it’s as low as -20°C outside, and you’ll always have hot water when you need it. Only the good kind of chills are allowed in your home.
Future focused, not fossil fuel
No dinosaurs here. Air source heat pumps are modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly bits of future-focused technology that are powered by electricity, not fossil fuels, and are one less upgrade that you’ll need to make.
Saving energy and money
We know saving energy is great, but it’s even better when it leaves more money in your bank account. Air source heat pumps are so efficient that they generate most of their heat for free, as energy is extracted from outside air and transferred to the water in your central heating system.
Made to fit, not retrofit
Your new Bellway home has been designed around your air source heat pump system, with the equipment thoughtfully located so it runs smoothly and efficiently in the background, without getting in your way.
It’s our aim to install air source heat pumps in as many new Bellway homes as we can. However due to factors such as planning restrictions at certain developments, it won’t always be possible.
To find out whether your new home will be fitted with an air source heat pump, have a chat to your Bellway sales advisor who will be able to confirm this for you.
Buying a new Bellway home that’s already fitted with an air source heat pump means you get to enjoy all the benefits of a future-focused technology, from the day you move in.
Your home will have been designed to seamlessly accommodate the air source heat pump and ensure it works efficiently. That means you won’t have to make any expensive upgrades to your central heating system further down the line or tackle a stressful retrofitting project on an older property.
All you’ll have to do is follow the simple instructions to keep your air source heat pump ticking over throughout the day, and have it serviced every 12 months by a trained installer or engineer to make sure it’s always running at its best.
Air source heat pumps are designed to run constantly in the background of your home, providing a low, steady heat. This is different to gas boiler central heating which kicks in when it’s needed.
As long as you use it correctly, your air source heat pump will be up to three times more efficient than a gas boiler. Warm and cosy feelings all round.
Air source heat pump units are located outside your home, either at the rear or side of your property depending on your individual plot. Inside your home will be a hot water cylinder, which as you might guess stores your hot water until you need it.
As your home will have been designed around the air source heat pump system, everything will have its place; your hot water cylinder will be neatly hidden inside a cupboard so that it doesn’t cramp your interior style, and all you’ll see are discreet water pipes running to your radiators.
As long as you use it correctly, an air source heat pump can be three times more efficient than a gas boiler, which keeps both your heating bills and your carbon footprint as small as possible.
There’s also the extra benefit of not having to worry about making an expensive upgrade to your central heating system in a few years’ time, as your home is already fitted with future-focused technology that makes your life a bit easier now.
An air source heat pump works by capturing warmth from outside ambient air – yes, even here in Britain, where the air is notoriously ‘not very warm’ most of the time. Unbelievably, the technology is designed to function in temperatures as low as -20°C so even in our coldest winter months your home will stay warm, and your hot water, well, hot.
In the unlikely case that outside temperatures drop below -20°C and your air source heat pump can’t operate, it’s fitted with an electric immersion heater that acts as a backup.
Air source heat pumps work best when they’re left to do their thing: run constantly in the background of your home to keep the temperature steady, and your hot water ready. You should only adjust the temperature as you need to and never switch them off, even in the summer, as this can stop them from working properly.
The only thing you do need to remember is to get your air source heat pump serviced every 12 months by a trained installer or engineer. They’ll inspect the unit itself as well as the pipework, to make sure everything’s working as it’s supposed to.
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