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 Ground Source Heat Pump

The heat of a UK summer doesn't just disappear into thin air. Some of it is absorbed and stored by the ground
beneath our feet, which keeps a constant temperature of around ten to fourteen degree celsius all year round
at a depth of ten metres below the surface. What's more, ground source heat pumps use this warmth to heat
your rooms and even your water.

Ground source heat pumps are powered by electricity, but for every unit of electricity used, three to four units
of heat are produced. This kind of system could provide all of your home's heating significantly cutting your bills
and reducing the amount of harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) you release into the atmosphere.


Could ground source heat pump work for your home?

It's worth making sure your house is suitable, and that means asking yourself the following questions:
 
  • Is there space for a trench or bore hole to be dug just outside your home? And is the ground suitable for digging?
     
  • What kind of heating fuel would your ground source heat pump be replacing? If it's electricity, oil or liquid petroleum gas and you live in an area with no gas supply, then the payback will be more favourable.
     
  • Do you need a back-up heating system for additional space or water heating? This will depend on your overall heating needs, compared to the size of system that you install.
     
  • Is your home still being built? If so, it will be cheaper to install the ground source heat pump and underfloor heating system at the construction stage rather than when construction is complete.

 

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