Many of us rely on central heating systems to warm our homes, or air conditioning to provide cool air in the summer months. Whilst many traditional heating sources rely on gas or fossil fuels to run, there are more sustainable routes you can take. Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) utilise heat from the air to warm your interior, providing an energy efficient alternative.
Air source heat pumps are typically powered by electricity. They work by extracting heat from the outside air and transferring it into your home, where its internal mechanisms function like a refrigerator in reverse.
Read on to find out more about some of the environmental benefits of using an air source heat pump to control your indoor temperature.
Reduced Carbon Emissions
Compared to boiler powered central heating, air source heat pumps are a cleaner alternative as they don’t rely on fossil fuels to run. As a result, ASHPs don’t produce emissions directly, meaning that they aren’t releasing carbon emissions into the atmosphere with every use. This is because they rely on the natural heat in the air to warm your home, a much greener alternative to conventional methods.
Powered by Renewables
Although air source heat pumps do need electricity to work, this can be provided by renewables. For instance, households that are already fitted with solar panels can use this renewable electricity to power their air source heat pump. This helps to drastically reduce operating costs whilst creating a heat source that is almost totally sustainable.
Energy Efficiency
Air source heat pumps are designed to work in an energy efficient manner, helping to reduce environmental harm and conserve finite resources. This is because ASHPs work to move heat energy from one space to another, rather than generating heat in the same way that a boiler does. As a result, less energy is wasted, contributing to the sustainability credentials of this heating alternative.
Impressive Lifespan
Additionally, air source heat pumps are built to endure for the long term, lasting anywhere between 20 to 40 years. These systems can work for decades if they are well maintained and regularly inspected, helping to reduce the quantities of electrical waste that are sent to landfill sites.
Elite Renewables: Air Source Heat Pumps For Your Home
At Elite Renewables, we can supply and install a home heat pump for your property, providing you with a sustainable and long-lasting heating alternative. We’re proud to be HPF (Heat Pump Federation) accredited specialists, a marker of our expertise and acute attention to detail.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our renewable home heating solutions.
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