The cost of an air source heat pump depends on the size of your home, how well it holds heat and how much of your heating system needs upgrading. Every Phoenix heat pump installation starts with a survey and heat loss calculation, then a fixed quote. Most homeowners in England can take £7,500 off that price with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump in England and Wales. The grant is paid to the installer and taken off your bill, so you never have to claim it back. To qualify, the installer must be MCS certified and your property needs a valid Energy Performance Certificate.
What affects the installation cost?
- The size of heat pump your home needs, worked out from a heat loss survey
- Radiator upgrades: heat pumps run at lower temperatures, so some rooms may need larger radiators
- A new hot water cylinder, which most homes need
- Pipework changes
- Where the outdoor unit goes and how far it is from the cylinder
- Electrical work
Running costs
Running costs depend on your electricity tariff, how well your home is insulated and how the system is set up. A well designed and correctly commissioned heat pump runs efficiently for many years. Tariffs designed for heat pumps can make a big difference.
Servicing
Heat pumps need an annual service to keep them efficient and to keep the manufacturer's warranty valid. A heat pump service with Phoenix costs £200.
Is a heat pump right for your home?
Heat pumps work well in most homes, including older ones, as long as the system is designed properly. We will look at your insulation, radiators and hot water needs and tell you honestly whether a heat pump suits your home.
Phoenix installs and services air source heat pumps across Maidstone and Kent. Call 01622 585169 to book a survey.