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Air Source Heat pump
Catbells
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Sorry I posted on a sticky where I suspect not many people go. Only had one reply (thanks Rhubarb) but thought I'd put up my own thread too.
I really want an air source heat pump but only if a) it will provide me with comfortable warmth b) reduce my gas and electric bills by more than 80%.
I'm realising that unless its installed in a newbuild it can have mixed results depending on insulation, age of property and so on. The house I want to put it in is 100 years old and may need more insulation (am in process of buying it so have a few things to check out yet including whether it has cavity walls).
Am also not convinced that the reduction of energy from gas/electricity will be reduced to the level I am aiming for on account of the house's age and possible low insulation level.
Price wise I was originally told £8000+ then I've heard of much cheaper options £5500. Very confusing.
If I end up not being 100% convinced of efficiency and cost I will probably go for a wood burning type appliance for the downstairs and just plain old electric and gas CH elsewhere but will be disappointed.
I don't mind shelling out the initial cost but just need to be sure it will work properly and save me money in the long run.
I really want an air source heat pump but only if a) it will provide me with comfortable warmth b) reduce my gas and electric bills by more than 80%.
I'm realising that unless its installed in a newbuild it can have mixed results depending on insulation, age of property and so on. The house I want to put it in is 100 years old and may need more insulation (am in process of buying it so have a few things to check out yet including whether it has cavity walls).
Am also not convinced that the reduction of energy from gas/electricity will be reduced to the level I am aiming for on account of the house's age and possible low insulation level.
Price wise I was originally told £8000+ then I've heard of much cheaper options £5500. Very confusing.
If I end up not being 100% convinced of efficiency and cost I will probably go for a wood burning type appliance for the downstairs and just plain old electric and gas CH elsewhere but will be disappointed.
I don't mind shelling out the initial cost but just need to be sure it will work properly and save me money in the long run.
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Hi catbells , 100 year old house that isn't well insulated i would personally got GCH.
I am no expert but that's my opinion, also i don' think it will reduce your bills by 80%.0
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