Ground source heat pumps come with many advantages, read on to find out more.

What is a Ground Source Heat Pump?

A ground source heat pump can take heat from the ground, even in the height of winter. This heat is then transferred into your home. In the summer, most systems can be used in reverse and used to cool down your home in the peak of summer.

Ground source heat pumps are dug into a borehole close to your property, so it is essential to have a bit of land to be able to do it.

Advantages of Ground Source Heat Pumps

Some of the advantages of installing a ground source heat pump include;

Save Money

When you install a ground source heat pump you will be saving a lot of money. Even though they still use electricity to function, some ground source heat pumps will be able to produce as much as 3x the amount of energy used to power them.

It is also likely that at some points during the year you could be making more energy than you can use.

Lower Carbon Emissions

Ground source heat pumps provide a cleaner way to heat buildings, they have lower carbon emissions than other types of traditional heating systems. If you pair a heat pump system with solar panels, then the system becomes completely carbon neutral.

Efficiency

Ground source heat pumps are extremely efficient. They produce heat at a far lower temperature than traditional heating systems. Keeping your heating on a low heat constantly is far more efficient than the system constantly switching on and off, trying to find the right temperature.

Highly Reliable

Heat pumps are known for being incredibly reliable, with some systems not losing efficiency for as long as 15-years. Due to their high reliability, they require very little maintenance.

Financial Incentive

If you’re still not swayed by all the benefits of installing a ground source heat pump, then maybe the financial incentive will help. A government-funded scheme has been put in place to reward home and business owners alike for switching to renewable energy solutions The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is available for many renewable energy systems and ground source heat pumps are one of them.

Interested in Installing a Ground Source Heat Pump?

If you are interested in installing a ground source heat pump to your business or property, you may be wondering what the best course of action is. Initial research is essential, but I’m going to assume you already know that if you’re reading this article.

The next step would be to get in contact with a heat pump installer. They’ll be able to tell you everything from what type of model would work best for your requirements, right up to where the system should be installed for maximum efficiency. Ensure you choose a company that is experienced and that is approved by the RHI scheme, this will ensure an easy installation with a reputable company that you can trust.