Air source heat pumps:
As a general rule, air source heat pumps are generally easier to install than ground source heat pumps as they do not require any land to be dug up for installation. They look similar to air conditioning units and are typically mounted on to an external wall outside a property. The external until is connected to an internal unit containing circulation pumps and hot water, which is usually smaller than the average boiler.
The size of the air source heat pumps will vary depending on your home’s heat demand – the bigger the home, the bigger the heat pump unit you'll need. Your installer will let you know what size you need. If there’s an existing flue available on your property, your air source heat pump can be up and running in a matter of days. While they don't take up too much outdoor space, the unit will be visible from the outside of your property, so it's best to check with your local planning authority first, to find out if you need planning permission. As the unit is above ground, it will produce a noise similar to that of an air conditioning unit, which could be bothersome to you or your neighbors.
Ground source heat pumps.
When thinking about installing a ground source heat pump, one of your first considerations should be if you have enough outdoor space to fit a ground loop. The ground loop can be installed in two ways, vertically and horizontally, but each will take up a certain amount of space in your garden and you’ll need to check the ground is suitable for digging.
As there is a lot of planning and labour required to install a ground source heat pump, the entire process can take a number of weeks. Once installed, however, the pipework for your ground source heat pump will not be visible and will not change the look of your property or functionality of your garden.
Therefore, we recommend to customers that are really located in Nordic climate area consider geothermal heat pump even though the installation is not easy, but it can ensure you to have more stable heat supplier. While for other regular area, air source heat pump is still a economic choices!
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