Air Source Heat Pump Installation & Servicing in Leicester

Geo Green Power, founded in 2010 and based in Nottingham, is one of the UK’s leading renewable energy installers. We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored for both domestic and business customers, including solar panel installations, solar battery storage, solar service & maintenance, and high-efficiency Air Source Heat Pumps. We proudly provide our expert Air Source Heat Pump services to all areas of Leicestershire, making us a key provider for those seeking air source heat pumps in Leicester and the wider county. From Twinlakes Park to Belvoir Castle, our local installers have you covered.  

Areas within Leicestershire that we cover include:

Environmental Impact & Net Zero: ASHPs are a far more sustainable heating choice, producing significantly less carbon dioxide compared to traditional fossil fuel systems. This directly contributes to a smaller household carbon footprint, aligning with Leicestershire’s county-wide Net Zero goals. 

Government Grants (BUS): To support the transition to low-carbon heating, the UK Government offers grants of up to £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). This grant is available to homeowners in Leicestershire who are replacing an existing fossil fuel system, which substantially reduces the high initial installation cost. Note: Self-build properties are also typically eligible. 

Long-Term Financial Investment: While the upfront cost is higher than a conventional boiler, ASHPs are a sensible long-term investment. Their high energy efficiency and typically lower maintenance requirements mean they are highly cost-effective over their long lifespan (often 15-20 years). 

Future-Proofing New Builds: Many new property developments across Leicestershire are increasingly required to incorporate low-carbon heating systems like ASHPs to satisfy local planning regulations and sustainability standards. 

While there are many excellent reasons to choose an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) for your property, especially given the push for low-carbon heating in Leicestershire, a few factors determine optimal suitability: 

The installation process for an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) in a single dwelling in Leicestershire is typically a streamlined procedure, requiring about five working days from initial setup to final commissioning. This is a far quicker process than ground source installations, as no extensive groundworks are required, making it comparable to fitting a modern gas or oil boiler. 

Our Leicestershire team manages these core steps: 

External Unit Placement: The compact ASHP unit (approximately 1 meter wide, 1 meter high, and 30 centimetres deep) is fitted to the outside of your property. It is secured to the ground or wall using specialised brackets, always placed in a position that guarantees good airflow and is free from obstructions. 

Internal Connections: Once the external unit is secure, it is connected to the new or existing hot water cylinder inside your home. Depending on your current system setup, integration with the water tank can often be completed with limited additional work. 

Heat Emitter Assessment: A crucial part of the installation involves assessing your heat emitters. To ensure the ASHP operates at peak efficiency with its lower flow temperature, larger radiator units may be required to replace existing models in your home. 

ASHP systems generally require less ongoing maintenance than traditional heating systems due to their design, featuring very few moving parts. We recommend an annual service to ensure your system continues to run at its optimum efficiency and provides reliable, low-cost heating. 

From your initial enquiry to ongoing service and maintenance, we are committed to guiding you through the entire 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.