Air Source Heat Pump Installation & Servicing in Derby

Geo Green Power is proud to offer its accredited, comprehensive Air Source Heat Pump services throughout all areas of Derbyshire, serving both domestic and commercial clients with expert advice and seamless installation.  

Whether you are looking for air source heat pump installers in Derby, requiring advice on the efficiency of heat pumps, or need a full system design and installation for air source heat pumps in Derby and the surrounding towns, our experienced team provides a fully managed, end-to-end service. From Darley Abbey to the Crooked Spire in Chesterfield, our local heat pump installers have you covered.  

Areas within Derbyshire that we cover include:

Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Bolsover, Buxton, Castleton, Chesterfield, Derby, Glossop, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Matlock, New Mills, Shirebrook, Swadlincote, Spondon, Whaley Bridge & Wirksworth. 

Postcodes include: DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE73, DE99, DE4, DE5, DE6, DE7, DE11, DE12, DE13, DE14, DE15, DE45, DE55, DE56, DE65, DE72, DE74, DE75. 

Financial & Environmental Advantages (Benefits) 

Reduced Carbon Footprint: ASHPs are a significantly more sustainable choice than traditional heating systems as they produce substantially less carbon dioxide, actively lowering your home’s environmental impact. 

Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness: Although the initial installation cost can be high, ASHPs represent a wise long-term investment. Their high energy efficiency and minimal maintenance requirements ensure substantial cost savings over the system’s lifetime. 

Government Grants Available: To support the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, the government currently offers grants of up to £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). This grant is available to homeowners replacing a fossil fuel system with an ASHP or similar low-carbon alternative. Installing a heat pump as the primary heat source in a self-build also qualifies. 

Compliance with Regulations: Many new construction projects are now required to incorporate low-carbon heating solutions, such as ASHPs, to meet contemporary planning regulations. 

Installation & Suitability Factors (Considerations) 

Property Suitability: It is crucial to assess your home’s suitability before installation. Older or less-insulated properties may first require insulation and draught-proofing upgrades to ensure the ASHP operates efficiently. 

System Upgrades: Homeowners may need to install larger radiators and new pipework to correctly accommodate the lower operating temperature of an ASHP system. 

There are many great reasons to choose to have an ASHP installed at your property.

Installing an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) in your Derby home is a straightforward process, typically requiring around five working days from start to final commissioning. Unlike Ground Source Heat Pump installations, no extensive groundworks are needed, making the process like fitting a traditional boiler system. 

External Unit Placement: The ASHP unit will be securely fitted to the outside of your property in a location that ensures good airflow and is free from obstruction. These units are typically compact, sized around 1 meter wide, 1 meter high, and 30 centimetres deep. 

Secure Mounting: The unit is securely fastened using bolts to the ground or brackets mounted directly to the external wall of the building. 

Internal Connection: Once the outdoor unit is in place, it is connected to the hot water cylinder inside your home. Depending on your existing setup, the ASHP may integrate seamlessly with your current water tank with minimal alteration. 

Radiator Assessment: As part of the installation in Derby properties, an assessment will be made on your existing heat emitters. Larger radiator units may be required to replace older models to ensure the system operates efficiently at lower flow temperatures. 

Due to their design with very few moving parts, ASHPs require less intensive ongoing maintenance compared to traditional heating systems. For optimal efficiency and longevity, we strongly recommend an annual service checkup. 

From your initial enquiry in the Derby area through to the long-term servicing and maintenance of your ASHP, Geo Green Power is on hand to answer all your questions and guide you through every step of the installation process. 

The Boiler Upgrade scheme is a government-backed scheme for installing a heat pump. The owner of the system gets a voucher for up to £7500 towards the cost of the install if a fossil fuel heat source is being replaced or if the property has never had a heating system.

Geo Green Power claim on eligible customer’s behalf and manage the process throughout.

The running costs of an air source heat pump wouldn’t differ too much from those of a Gas Boiler – although the heat pump would be cheaper to run in teh longterm. The motivation to retrofit a heat pump would normally be driven by a desire to reduce your carbon footprint and/or to futureproof against the inevitable rise in fossil fuel costs.

With a new build, planning rules will often insist on heat pumps being installed. In this instance, the installation costs are not much higher than that of an installation of a gas boiler, especially if no gas supply is needed to the property.

If coupled with solar PV or a battery, then air source heat pumps can become incredibly efficient and cheap to run – sometimes costing nothing at all.