UK though the last few years, rapidly moves towards a low-carbon future because of the uncertainty of gas prices. More London homeowners are turning to heat pumps as a smarter and a more cleaner alternative to traditional heating systems.
With new technology heat pumps are now significantly more efficient, economical and reliable than earlier generations, they have become a practical and cost-effective solution for a wide range of London property types.
Heat pumps don’t generate heat by burning fuel. Instead, they use renewable energy from the air, meaning that they deliver consistent warmth during winter, while dramatically reducing energy consumption. Many systems can also provide cooling in warmer months, offering year-round comfort from a single system.
Thanks to smart heat-pump technology, switching to heat pumps is more affordable than ever. Homeowners can benefit from lower running costs, reduced carbon emissions and eligibility for the UK Government’s heat pump grant.
With cleaner operation and long-term savings on bills, heat pumps are fast becoming a viable and a replacement for conventional gas boilers in London homes.
What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?
As heat pumps are a new technology introduced in UK, here is a breakdown of what is it and how do they work. With few words, a heat pump is an advanced and energy-efficient heating and cooling system that moves heat rather than creating it. As opposed to traditional gas that burn fuel, heat pumps extract naturally occurring heat from renewable sources such as the air and turn it into a higher temperature for use inside your home.
The system works using four main components:
- Evaporator – absorbs low-grade heat from the environment
- Compressor – increases the temperature of the absorbed heat
- Condenser – transfers heat into your heating and hot water systems
- Expansion Valve – resets the cycle for continuous operation
Heat pumps achieve efficiencies of 300–400% with this process, which means that for every 1kW of electricity used, up to 4kW of heat is produced.
What heat pumps can provide:
- Space heating during colder months
- Space cooling during warmer months (air source systems)
- Hot water all year round – for domestic use
Heat pumps can be an all-in-one solution for modern and energy-efficient properties across London.
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