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Frequently Asked Questions

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The running costs depend on various factors, so it’s hard to give an estimate without more information about your project. However, a well-designed, well-installed heat pump is generally cheaper to run than any fossil fuel based system, and as the price of electricity against gas gets closer the savings are increasing.

Not necessarily, but depending on the heat load of the property, pipework diameter to your emitters (whether that’s radiators or underfloor) may need to be increased. After we’ve surveyed your home and calculated the heat demand we will be able to advise what if any pipework alterations need to be made.

There are two methods for installing heat collector pipes: vertical boreholes or horizontal trenches. Borehole systems require less space, with boreholes drilled up to 200m deep and 6m-10m apart. As a general rule, a horizontal loop array will occupy two to three times the total heated floor area of your house in available land.

A standard heat pump installation typically takes about a week to install and commission. This timeframe does not include ground works for ground source heat pumps or the installation of underfloor heating and/or radiators.

Modern air source heat pumps are designed to operate quietly and should not cause disturbances if installed properly. Planning regulations typically require the noise level at the nearest assessment point (usually your neighbour’s window) to be 42db or less, like the background noise in a library.