An Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) works by absorbing heat from the environment, even when temperatures are well below freezing. It extracts heat from the air around us and transfers that heat to the inside of your home, keeping you warm and comfortable.
If you have an ASHP, you'll need to know how to get the most from your heating as it doesn't work in quite the same way as oil or gas central heating.
Unlike oil or gas, air-sourcing heating is designed to run all the time, continually heating the hot water for your home, and keeping your home heat the desired level. It is not designed to be turned on and off when you need it- the system will have to work much harder if you do this and it could cost you a lot more in bills.
For more information about your ASHP, you can read this guide or watch this video:
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Below is a list of the main differences and things to consider:
- The radiators aren’t designed to get super-hot like gas or oil radiators, do not cover the radiators (with washing) as they won’t heat your home as well.
- Be patient When you change the target temperature on your thermostat, it can take some time to adjust.
- Try and avoid large fluctuation of the desired room temperature and do not let the room temperature drop too low. It will take more time and energy to heat up the room again.
- You should never turn your heat pump off completely, as the system has been designed to keep a steady temperature in your home. It can take several days to get your home back to a comfortable temperature if you have turned off your heating for a long period of time, and your heat pump would be running at its least efficient too.
- Check you have the best electricity tariff for the system.
- Once the system is set up, leave it alone. Talk to other people in your household so they know that the system doesn’t work like gas or oil heating, and that it will cost more if big adjustments are made.
Remember these top tips:
To make the most of your air source heat pump and stay comfortable year-round, remember these tips:
- Keep it on: It's best to leave your air source heat pump on, even when you're not at home. This allows the system to maintain a consistent temperature and reduces the warm-up time when you return.
- Make small temperature changes: When changing the temperature or programming a temperature change, do so by a degree or two at a time. To increase the temperature setting, increase by a degree or two each day until you reach your desired comfort level.
- Ensure annual service is carried out: We will contact you once a year to check on your system and make sure that it is running efficiently, it’s important that we can make sure your system is running well.
