Warming Up to Change: Our Journey with an Air Source Heat Pump

As part of our commitment to caring for creation, we began looking at how to reduce our carbon footprint—and quickly realised that our gas boiler was the biggest contributor. When it reached the end of its life last year, we took the opportunity to explore a more sustainable alternative: an air source heat pump.

After researching the benefits and practicalities, we found that these systems work by extracting heat from the outside air to warm your home and hot water, using electricity rather than gas. Our house, built less than 25 years ago, was already fairly well insulated, but we were advised to increase our loft insulation to 30cm for maximum efficiency.

Once we’d chosen an installer, they assessed our home and the installation itself was smooth and efficient. The outdoor unit sits discreetly behind the garage, and the indoor system fits neatly into the cupboard that once housed our hot water tank. We kept our existing pipes and radiators, with a few upgrades to double radiators—no redecorating needed!

We’ve now had the system for almost a year. It’s quiet, easy to control via a wall thermostat or app, and has changed how we heat our home. Unlike our old gas setup, which ran twice a day, the heat pump maintains a steady daytime temperature and a lower nighttime setting. The house never gets cold, which is ideal when you're home during the day.

Reflections
Looking back, we’re really pleased we made the switch. Our home is now more eco-friendly, and we’ve noticed savings on our energy bills. The installer’s support was excellent, and while there’s a small learning curve, the long-term benefits are well worth it. If you’re considering an air source heat pump, we’d encourage you to do your research, choose a trusted installer, and take the leap. You’ll be helping the planet—and your pocket.

If you’d like to know more, feel free to get in touch with us.