With the new scrappage scheme recently implemented by the British government involving the distribution of £400 vouchers towards the cost of people replacing their older in-efficient boilers with a greener energy alternative it is clear to see that there is a greater shift towards carbon friendly heating methods by everyone.
Air source heating systems are relatively new to the UK but have been adopted throughout Europe, notably France and Switzerland, for several years now. With constant technological advances and innovations heating technologies are becoming more and more adept at working in harsh condition. Some potential consumers may have reservations with regards to a somewhat unfamiliar heating method such as an air source heat pump and its ability to work effectively in colder climates, but as we can see from their implementation in many households in colder climate countries an air source heat pump can work both effectively and efficiently even when temperatures outside are as low as -15c.
These units are fitted discretely to an exterior wall of your house or flat minimising any possible disturbance during installation and the size of unit needed varies dependant upon the level of output required. The air source heat pump units themselves are often considered to be small and un-intrusive by consumers, especially in comparison to alternatives such as storage boilers or oil boilers. With the smallest Ecodan air source heat pump producing 40-45db of noise and being almost silent from a metre away any possible noise disturbance is also very minimal.
Air source heat pumps produce hot water to heat you home at a consistent temperature leaving your home warm throughout the day, unlike conventional heating options which produce heat in bursts which can leave you experiencing periods of warmth and then cold.
As well as freeing up room in your home where a conventional boiler may have previously been fitted and keeping your home at a consistent temperature these heat pumps also allow you to make great savings on your heating bills. Not only will they reduce your heating costs, but any electricity that is used will be used more efficiently. With the Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pumps working at between 300% - 500% the amount of electricity used to power the unit is tripled in heat energy.
With an increasing amount of people adopting greener energy solutions whether to heat their home or produce electricity to be used within the home increased government incentives and grants is set to see a further rise in the adoption of green energy alternatives within the UK in 2010.
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