Traditional heating systems that rely on environmentally damaging fossil fuels are set to become a thing of the past. The government is now pressing ahead with plans for homes to install sustainable energy sources, such as heat pumps, which will help to tackle climate change.
Myths
Misinformation regarding heat pumps has seen their uptake impeded.
Popular misconceptions are that heat pumps are noisy, expensive, and impossible to install on older homes. It is believed that the source of these rumours is those who have a vested interest in maintaining current gas supplies, or connections with gas supplies.
The installation of heat pumps is a means of decarbonising homes at scale, assisting with the government’s plans to tackle climate change and reach net zero by 2050.
While a heat pump does cost more to buy and install than a traditional gas boiler, the government is assisting with grants of up to £7,500 for homeowners who invest in one.
They are far more efficient than a gas boiler system, using just 1kW of energy to convert upwards of 2.5kW of heat. They are compatible with the vast majority of homes across the UK and, despite claims, they continue to work well even in colder weather.
Heat Pump Installation
Professional suppliers and installers of air source heat pumps Cheltenham and the surrounding areas can provide homeowners with factual, honest, no-nonsense advice.
Suppliers and installers such as gsmlimited.com/services/air-source-heat-pumps/cheltenham can carry out a full domestic assessment, looking at heat efficiency and heat loss from pre-existing radiators. They will carefully determine whether the installation of a heat pump will match heating requirements.
They can also offer warranties and expert backup in the event of a system error, giving homeowners with newly-fitted heat pump installations complete peace of mind.
