Air Conditioning to Heat Your Home Too

Air to air heat pump or air to water heat pump. Which is best? Well that’s not as easy to answer as you might hope for as everyone’s home and requirements are unique to them. If you’re home is a new build then perhaps an air source heat pump is the best choice, or perhaps you want to cool your home too, in this case air to air is possible a better option. What if your home is 30 years old and you’re looking to retro-fit and take out your old system. This article may help you understand what an air to air (air conditioning system) is capable of in your home and if it’s right for you.

Read on to learn more ...

Air to Air (Air Conditioning).

Air to air heat pumps (Air conditioning) systems are an alternative to traditional wet central heating systems when you, the homeowner chooses to upgrade an old conventional system, i.e. gas boiler and radiators to benefit from a more energy efficient home.

We are specifying more and more air to air systems than ever before as customers seek an alternative and a greener source of heating for their homes as gas prices continue to soar.

Air to Water (Wet Heat Pump).

Of course. we also have air to water (Heat pumps) solutions which are again a green source of heating, however, when discussing the overall installation process with a customer and the amount of disruption involved, in most cases an air to air system is specified as the costs are lower and the installation process less intrusive.

We are fully committed to heat pumps (Air to water) and they really do have a part to play, however they are not an ideal product to fit to homes retrospectively, however they can be a great choice for a new build property. The majority of UK householders, when looking to improve their efficiency will be retro fitting a new heating, cooling and water system. If this is you, then read on.

Air to Air (Air Conditioning) as a Complete Heat and Cooling Source.

If you are looking to fit a new green system to your existing home then here are some reasons why an air to air (Air conditioning) system may be a better choice for you against an air to water heat pump.

- Less intrusive installation
- No need to replace pipe work and radiators
- No need for oversized radiators
- Cooling as well as heating
- Responsive and provides heat and cooling faster
- Cheaper to install than air to water heat pump
- Cosmetically more discrete than radiators
- Useable all year round
- Typically A+++ Rated for Heating
- Typically A++ Rated for Cooling
- Likely to me more efficient (Higher SCOP)

There are also considerations to make for hot water provision. A hot water cylinder can be specified with a built in heat pump. A high flow rate gas powered multipoint water heater or better still, if you have solar installed too you can use this to provide free energy to heat a conventional direct cylinder, add battery storage and things get even better.

Bathroom towel warmers can be taken care of with a simple conversion to use them with electricity and can be controlled individually, again, perfect where solar is installed.

The same can be applied to any other areas of your home of little use or footfall i.e. cloakrooms etc , where a minimal amount of heat is required for a small amount of time. A small individually controlled electric heater can be installed. A typical house will usually have 1 or 2 rooms if any at all where this provision is required.

So you really can become gas free and independent in your own home and reduce your energy costs significantly. Have individual control of each room and stay super cool in the summer, free up some extra wall space, save money and add significant value to your property at the same time.

Typical Costs (Estimate Only)

A typical air conditioning, heating and hot water installation cost between £7,000 to £14,000 depending on your property size, type and specification. A single air conditioning and heating system costs around £1,800. Additionally, following the revised tax savings on installing energy efficient products into domestic properties (April 2023) air to air heating and cooling systems now benefit from 0% VAT, so the savings here alone can be significant.

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Posted on 18th Apr 2024 13:53:36 by surrect.media

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Gas Boiler Prices Could Rise by £300 Plus VAT in Heat Pump Rush

The UK’s biggest boiler manufacturer has said that it will need to increase the price of gas boilers by as much as £300 due to a government scheme to aimed at spurring on the amount of heat pumps installed into UK homes ...

Tax Levy on replacement boilers for UK Homes.

Worcester Bosch, the UK’s leading supplier of domestic gas boilers has written to it’s installer network informing them of potentially huge price increases due to a government framework known as CHMM (Clean Heat Market Mechanism).

Essentially, The CHMM framework policy is intended to incentivise the adoption of low-carbon heating technologies in the UK. The CHMM would apply to boiler manufacturers that sell more than 20,000 gas boilers, or 1,000 oil boilers, annually, and would impose an obligation on those manufacturers to sell an annual quota of heat pumps or hybrid heat pump systems. These proposals would apply to Worcester Bosch and almost all of the UK’s leading boiler manufacturers.

From January 2024, affected manufacturers would be legally required to match or substitute a minimum of 4% of their boiler sales with the sale of heat pumps or hybrid systems, rising to 6% in year two, and ultimately progressing to around 25% of their boiler sales by 2028. Under the current proposals, for every heat pump that an obligated manufacturer is short of their quota, the manufacturer will be fined £5000, or alternatively they may be able to purchase a trading credit from a heat pump manufacturer that is not subject to CHMM.

Currently, the UK market for heat pumps does not exist at sufficient scale for manufacturers to satisfy the proposed CHMM quotas for heat pumps or hybrid heat pump systems, particularly as sales for new build properties will not count towards the quotas that obligated manufacturers will have to achieve. Therefore, we consider it inevitable that an obligated manufacturer we will not be able to achieve the proposed quotas and will face inevitable and significant financial penalties either through HMM fines or purchased trading credits.

This means that UK manufacturers of domestic gas boilers we will have no choice but to pass on (or add) the cost of these punitive fines (or boiler lax) as a CHMM Levy onto the cost of boilers to ensure that they can sustain a financially viable business, continue to invest in low-carbon products and maintain our supply of HVAC products to the British public.

This means that prices will increase by as much as £300, then add the cost of VAT and the true costs becomes much closer to £360. Meaning the average installation cost of a new boiler could increase from £2,000 to potentially over £2,360.

We see this as yet another tax on the British working person. We’ll keep you updated on developments as further information becomes available. The consultation is expected to be published around 23rd October 2023.

Posted on 4th Sep 2023 13:53:36 by surrect.media

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Ever Wondered if Air Conditioning is Worth The Investment?

When those hot days and nights arrive, have you thought about the installing air conditioning in your home? If so, read on and we’ll explain some of the real benefits in having a modern air conditioning system installed in your home…

1. Better Quality Sleep

The quality of the sleep we get is important to both our physical and mental health. It gives our bodies and minds time to relax and recuperate from the days stresses and strains. Awaking refreshed following a sound nights sleep is as important as any other aspect for our overall health and well being.

The biggest disturbances to our sleep in the summer months is course the heat that builds up during the day in our homes. Making it, at times impossible to rest and gain a good nights sleep during the night. Leading to fatigue during the following day.

A modern and new air conditioning system works quietly in the background maintaining a comfortable and pleasant temperature to provide a comfortable sleeping environment that ensures your body get the rest it needs.

2. Improved Air Quality

The air we breathe in our homes is significantly important to our health. Those that suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions can find the sticky and humid summer months incredibly uncomfortable. Air Conditioning filters purify the air we breathe to remove pollutants, catching airborne dust particles and even neutralise fungi, microbes and bacteria. Those who suffer from hay fever benefit highly as the need to keep a window open to stay cool is eradicated and the hay fever sufferer gets neutralised air to breathe.

3. Humidity in Your Home

A new air conditioning system in your home s the most reliable way to control humidity. Damp and mould caused by humidity can make asthma worse, cause allergic reactions, and even sustain harmful bacteria.

Increased levels of humidity can lead to problems within your property and the health of the people living there. When the water vapour content in the air increases for sustained amounts of time, this leads to the growth of mould and other problems including the rotting of the wooden structures in you home.

4. A Heat Source in the Winter

The majority of new air conditioning systems installed are able to provide heat in addition to cooling. They are in actual fact a heat pump and technically referred to as an air to air heat pump. Modern air conditioning systems are extremely reliable and energy efficient. Typically an air conditioning system installed by Aqua Shield will have an energy efficiency rating of A+++ for AC and A+ for Heating.

Air conditioning systems that include heating functionality are a very low carbon alternative to traditional wet central heating systems and more and more people annually are replacing conventional systems with entire air conditioning systems (air to air heat pumps) to both cool and heat their homes.

5. Cost Effective & Easy to Install

Having a modern air conditioning system installed is mostly unobtrusive and a single unit can normally be installed in as little as one day. Running costs are low and the benefits are extremely beneficial. As the summers get warmer and longer air conditioning is becoming more and more an essential part of our homes in order to make the comfort and quality of our lives more civilised, Prices start at only £1,795 (JUL 2023) for a single unit by Daikin, Bosch or Fujitsu and come as standard with a 5 year warranty.

To arrange a quotation click here: My Air Conditioning Quote

Our team of HVAC engineers are friendly and professional so they will ensure that your Air Conditioning Installation is hassle-free. We have a great range of AC units available from all major manufacturers.

Call us today on 01482 802748 to schedule an appointment or request more information about our new air conditioning installations and services!

Posted on 1st Jun 2023 13:53:36 by surrect.media

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