Is a ground source heat pump for you?
heat pumps are most effective when used in well insulated and draft proofed buildings
Although they are a very reliable renewable technology, ground source heat pumps are also fairly expensive. As such, it is worth looking over the list below to check that they are suitable for you:
Insulation
If you live in an old building with lots of draughts, the heat pump will have to work harder to keep warming your home. In this case look at insulating your home as well to make the greatest impact.
Space
Ground source heat pumps require extensive piping and boreholes or trenches need to be created. This means that you need good access for digging machinery. Boreholes are more suitable when space is tight. Nonetheless, 5-6 m of access and 4-7m space between boreholes is still a minimum.
greentomatoenergy will assess your property’s suitability for a ground source heat pump before carrying out any installation and will advise on ways to make it more efficient or will suggest a more appropriate solution to your heating needs.
