There are plenty of changes that you can make in your home to be a green citizen and to help produce more clean energy. One brilliant alternative is to have an air source heat pump installation installed and reap the benefits of the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme
Here’s a list of our top tips to ensure that your air source heat pump installation goes down smoothly.
1. Turn the Flow Temperature Down
The first thing to do is to acquire an efficient medium of low-grade temperature straight from your heat pump to all the rooms in your home. Here, when we speak about lowering the flow temperature of the heating system, make sure that you lower it down as much as possible. This will help reduce the running costs and improve the RHI payments you receive.
To make the most of your heat pump installation, ensure that you have highly efficient radiators installed. These will work alongside the system to cut down on your energy bills. Alternatively, you can install an underfloor heating system that is properly designed to fit your property and distribute heat evenly everywhere.
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2. Finding the Right Heat Pump Size for Your Home
The next thing is to understand the extent of heat loss in your home in the cold winter months using CIBSE or BSEN12831 standards. Depending on your findings, you can now proceed and find the correct heat pump size ideal for your home.
With air source heat pumps, it is essential to ensure that the heating system can provide sufficient amounts of energy at minimum outdoor temperature. At JL Phillips, our expert installers will inform you about the capacity tables for ‘integrated’ or average energy value to ensure that the heat pump works just fine even in extreme temperatures.
3. Power and Space Requirements
Ensure that you have sufficient space for the fan unit that’s to be installed outdoors. Its usually fixed away from the garden and social areas. Also, check if you have adequate electricity available on your fuse board to power this additional appliance. In case of any confusion, consult your electrician.
4. Product Accreditation
At JL Phillips, along with having the proper accreditation ourselves, our heat pumps come with the proper credentials as well. The heat pumps you choose from us are listed on the micro-generation certification scheme. This will ensure that you receive professional installation services from us along with consumer protection. Most importantly, you will be eligible to receive government subsidies under the RHI scheme.
5. Smart Control
With the right controls, your air source heat pump installation will perform at its best and will be highly efficient. For best results, invest in simple timers and digital thermostats that can be adjusted easily to your daily needs. There’s a large range of options available at affordable prices that will help optimise your running costs while also being flexible.
6. Truly Amazing Installation
When you partner with JL Phillips for heat pump installation, you won’t have any issues regarding poor installation, price fluctuation and service. With us by your side, you will have the experience of a truly amazing installation as we help you achieve your low carbon target.
We ensure that we spend ample time with you, conducting face to face meetings and property surveys while recommending heat pumps ideal for your needs. We partner with the best manufacturers and installers in the market to bring to you the best of the best.
This, peppered with our useful tips, make the process of your heat pump installation a breeze.
7. Leave the Installation Be
Once the renewable heating system is up and running, by all means, leave it be and let it do what it’s supposed to! You might be tempted to fiddle with it but once you set up the thermostat correctly and integrate it with your central heating, your job is done. Heat pump installation will ensure that your home remains pleasant and comfortable with plenty of hot water for your needs.
Follow these tips and you are bound to have a cost-effective heat pump installation that’s free of any hassles.
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