The Environmental and Financial Advantages of Heat Pumps in SW19 Family Homes

Did you know that gas boilers heat about 75% of UK homes? This releases 68 million tonnes of CO2 every year. In fact, 14% of the UK’s overall carbon emissions comes directly from home boilers.

The good news is that you can make some changes in your SW19 home to reduce your impact. Switching to a more efficient heating system like a heat pump is one of the best upgrades you can make. If you’re considering this, we can help you find the best solution and handle the installation as part of our plumbing and heating services.

Heat pumps are a really eco-friendly way to heat your SW19 home and get hot water because they use natural resources from the environment. Basically, they pull heat (thermal energy) from the air and turn it into warmth for your home, so you use less energy. And to make your heating system even greener and maybe even lower your electricity bills, our plumbing and heating services can combine heat pumps with other renewable energy sources.

Read on as we dig deeper into the environmental and financial benefits of heat pumps for SW19 homes. Discover how installing a heat pump can make your home more eco-friendly and reduce your heating bill without compromising comfort and safety.

Low running costs

Heat pumps are more energy efficient than conventional heating systems that generate too much hot air. You’ll appreciate their performance in the colder months when you need reliable home heating for warmth and comfort. In the winter, they draw heat from outdoor air and bring it inside your property. This efficiency can significantly reduce your energy consumption and reduce your utility bills.

Reduced carbon footprint

Are you worried about your carbon footprint? A heat pump can be a sustainable alternative to conventional heaters and boilers. By using renewable energy sources, your home generates fewer greenhouse gases than traditional heating technologies. That makes heat pumps more environmentally friendly.

We now offer heat pump installation among our plumbing and heating services, so you won’t have to look elsewhere. By considering this, you can increase your home’s comfort while doing your part to create a sustainable future.

Qualify for government incentives

Using a heat pump can be financially rewarding with government incentives like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). BUS is aimed at homeowners who upgrade their fossil fuel heating source to a more eco-friendly solution, such as air source heat pumps. Through the BUS, you could get £7500 towards the installation and cost of an air-source heat pump.

However, it’s important to call professionals for installation. Our Gas Safe registered heating engineers will ensure it’s installed within 120 days of your BUS application to help you qualify for the grant.

Less waste

Heat pumps are more efficient when converting thermal energy into heating for your home, hardly wasting any heat. This means more heat goes to your home to keep you warm during the colder months. Air source heat pumps are around 200-400% efficient, providing 2-4kWh of heat output for each 1kWh of electricity running the pump.

Be sure that your heat pump is installed by our professional plumbing and heating services team. Our Gas Safe registered heating engineers will recommend a correctly sized air source heat pump while ensuring that your home is weatherised and insulated properly for more efficient performance.

Longer lifespan

High-quality heat pumps are durable and have long lifespans of 15 to 20 years — and possibly more with regular maintenance. Our Gas Safe registered heating engineers will routinely maintain your unit as part of our plumbing and heating services in SW19. This will help prolong your heat pump’s service life, minimising the need for frequent replacements.

Switching to a heat pump?

Give us a call at 020 7350 2511, and we’ll help you figure out if a heat pump is right for your SW19 home. Our plumbing and heating services will take the guesswork out of sizing and installing the system. At WPJ Heating, we work with Heat Geek to install top-of-the-line Vaillant heat pumps and efficient cylinders. Plus, we certify and register the job to help you claim the £7500 grant from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.