Air Source Heat Pumps

clockworks_2

Hi

thanks for getting back to me. I have lifted the bathroom ceiling cover off (its stored in the void between the suspended ceiling and actual ceiling and its a Dougall Sutton. Can't find a model number anywhere though.

I've tried increasing fan speed to but it just makes it feel colder.

richardc1983

Not sure what to suggest really, cant find much info about them on the internet so I bet they are not very efficient down below 5c,

Here is there contact number though, so try ringing them for some advice maybe they can advise you.

01604 233005

clockworks_2

richardc1983 wrote: »

Not sure what to suggest really, cant find much info about them on the internet so I bet they are not very efficient down below 5c,

Here is there contact number though, so try ringing them for some advice maybe they can advise you.

01604 233005

Appreciate your efforts. I fear they may have shut down as their number doesn't connect. I may be screwed as if the unit is broken and they have shut down i won't be able to replace it as it seems a pretty bespoke one box unit i haven't seen anywhere else.

Lets hope the weather improves for my sake!

Cardew

clockworks wrote: »

Appreciate your efforts. I fear they may have shut down as their number doesn't connect. I may be screwed as if the unit is broken and they have shut down i won't be able to replace it as it seems a pretty bespoke one box unit i haven't seen anywhere else.

Lets hope the weather improves for my sake!

Have you checked if the other flats in your block are coping OK?

richardc1983

Cardew wrote: »

Have you checked if the other flats in your block are coping OK?

Excellent reccomendation Cardew, they probably have the same system installed.

GO check with your neighbours etc.

Andy_WSM

richardc1983 wrote: »

Well guys not sure how all your systems are doing but my air to air system is coping fine, havent even had a defrost yet...

Its -0.2 here, very cold indeed... had a few flakes of snow here and a toasty 22C throughout the flat, has held that temp from about 15:30. At 1pm it was 16C! Unit hasnt cycled off though its just kept running.

Spot on here. I have been working away today and came home to a lovely warm house this evening. 1C outside, 21C inside. All radiators piping hot. I have heard the unit defrost once tonight, but that is to be expected. Electricity used today by heating just over £1.25 so far. Won't cost any more than £1.50-£2 for the days heat & hot water, even in weather as cold as it is now.

richardc1983

-2.3 it is here now!!! FREEZING out 24C in!!!

clockworks_2

Just got back from a neighbours funnily enough! And i actually mentioned it to him. I think there's nothing wrong with mine but the systems struggle at this heat. Have managed to get to 20 degrees at the moment.

richardc1983

Perhaps that is just how your system works... in this weather your best off leaving it on all the time so it doesnt have to work as hard to raise internal temperatures. I would ensure as well that it has full access to outside air, check that any return air grilles/filters are not blocked. Assuming the unit gets its air from the outside?

Andy_WSM

clockworks wrote: »

Just got back from a neighbours funnily enough! And i actually mentioned it to him. I think there's nothing wrong with mine but the systems struggle at this heat. Have managed to get to 20 degrees at the moment.

I am going to suggest exactly the same as Richard. Don't turn it off while the temps are so cold out. Just leave it ticking over and it will probably maintain the temperature just fine. The nice thing is that even leaving them on 24/7 isn't going to break the bank.