Are you tired of expensive gas bills or just interested in the installation of a heat pump? Well, you are certainly not alone because we receive an increasing number of queries from Blackburn homeowners each month for either of the two reasons mentioned. Our team has been installing heating systems in Blackburn for more than 10 years, and all the heat pumps were always installed by installers who had an accreditation by the MCS association—the accreditation that gives you the right to claim a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant worth up to £7,500.
And here is the very important aspect that you have to consider before you make any decision, the heat pump operates a bit differently compared to a boiler. The heat pump requires a low-temperature flow and therefore must be calculated correctly prior to installation in order not to overheat it and have it working all the time, particularly in winter. But do it right and calculate the heat loss, and it will work quietly and smoothly.
Heat Pump Installation and Costs Across Blackburn
So, let us begin with numbers, since that is exactly what all people want. Usually, the cost of installing heat pumps in Blackburn goes from £8,000 to £14,000, excluding any grants. But, having in mind the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant worth £7,500, it significantly changes the equation.
Recently, we finished the air source heat pump installation at a semi-detached house in Mellor, whose old radiators were not efficient enough for low-flow temperature heat pump installation. We did more than install the heat pump there; we calculated the heat loss, replaced four radiators, and installed the buffer tank. The homeowner is happy with the installation, as now the coefficient of performance is constantly above 3, which means three units of heat per one unit of electricity.
The duration of installation process is between two to three days for any residential site, including the installation of both outside and inside units as well as installation of unvented hot water cylinder, if required. Installation of the R32 refrigerant system meets all the requirements and uses energy saving refrigerants compared to previous ones.
Do you have any concern regarding noise? The present heat pump technology is significantly quieter compared to older systems, and the dB rate will also be measured before installation to prevent noise pollution, particularly in terrace houses. Annual service is required to maintain the optimum efficiency of the system, as would be required from the boiler system.
Also, we repair heat pumps and determine any faults that may arise from the installation of heat pumps. For more information about the free estimation of the heat losses from your building, feel free to contact us.
