When all the installations are as energy efficient as possible from top to bottom of the building however , from A rating to u-Value , and it seems there ’ s nothing left to improve , Air Source Heat Pumps are not only the next logical step for renewable heating ; they also offer a very handsome incentive to those having it installed ( a possible Government grant of £ 13,000 no less ) and , as Eco Footprint Limited is about to explain , a highly lucrative business opportunity for fenestration companies too …

First things first , what is an Air Source Heat Pump ?

In the words of a famous fence paint , the name is pretty much how it sounds ; using air from the outside to heat water - and therefore radiators - by pumping it into a building . That ’ s the simple ‘ what it says on the tin ’ explanation . The pump itself uses a method similar to the way a refrigerator works but in reverse .

The Air Source Heat Pump takes in air from outside to heat a liquid refrigerant . Using electricity , the pump compresses the liquid to increase its temperature . This then condenses back into a liquid to release stored heat .

Heat is sent to radiators or underfloor heating ; the remainder is stored in a hot water cylinder to be used for showers , baths and taps .

For the property owner , this means a future-proof heating solution for the home or business . Air Source Heat Pumps tick

all the boxes for eco-conscious home and business owners as they provide efficient , green energy without the use of fossil fuels . In terms of economical savings , the everyday cost of heating and hot water is lower , which is something that no bill payer will ever turn down . And , if further incentive is required , due to the Government ’ s Renewable Heat Incentive scheme , property owners having an Air Source Heat Pump can claim more than £ 13,000 towards the cost of the switch over , tax-free .

The perfect fit for fenestration

By now , it should be clear how Air Source Heat Pumps specification and installation can sit alongside fenestration companies ’ current portfolio of products and services .

For new developments , whether residential or commercial , Air Source Heat Pumps can be included in the ‘ bones of the building ’ and can be drawn into the plans just as doors , windows , glazing , roofing , even hardware choices are made . Just as the

safety and security criteria of a building and its intended use are of utmost importance to the architect and specifier of a project , energy efficiency and eco responsibility is part and parcel of the plans now , and rightly so .

Subsequently , the costings of running a building long-term especially for commercial properties such as schools , hospitals , municipal buildings etc must be factored in . Likewise for residential properties , efficient and effective heating that is also low

cost and kind to the environment ticks every box for the savvy would-be resident or landlord .

One simple question of ‘ have you considered an Air Source Heat Pump ’ when quoting an extension , conservatory or garden room job is all it takes . The choice is then up to the fitter whether they wish to pass the lead onto an accredited and approved Air Source Heat Pump company or carry out the install themselves ( with adequate training of course ).

Straight from the source

Since 2011 , ECO Footprint Ltd has been recognised as a top supplier and installer of renewable technology in South Yorkshire including Air Source Heat Pumps , Solar Panels and Solar Batteries . Now , ECO Footprint Ltd has teamed up with Clearview Group to help educate the fenestration industry on the technology behind Air Source Heat Pumps , the products and services that ECO Footprint Ltd can provide , and the lucrative business opportunities available to both larger brands in the industry and independent businesses .

As we know , the future of heating in the United Kingdom is going to be ‘ renewable ’, however – there are many who have not yet heard of Air Source Heat Pumps – for those who are new to the technology , understandably there will be questions . Therefore in a series of articles over the coming months , Clearview Group - parent of Pro Installer - in partnership with ECO Footprint Ltd , will explain everything there is to know about the product and its installation , including a unique step-by-step case study , a thorough guide to the financial support available from the Government via its Renewable Heat Incentive scheme , exclusive interviews with ECO Footprint Ltd team members and installers , plus - most importantly - how to get involved .

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