Air Source Heat Pumps Questions

Often, yes. Heat pumps deliver heat at lower flow temperatures than a boiler, so undersized radiators won’t keep rooms warm. Many homes also need a new hot water tank. The heat loss assessment identifies which upgrades are needed before the estimate is written.

A correctly sized system will. The key is accurate heat loss calculation and a backup heat strategy for the coldest nights. An undersized unit or one without a backup plan is the reason some homes feel cold, not the technology itself.

An aging system that fails mid-winter leaves you without heat while emergency replacements are arranged, often at higher cost and with fewer equipment options. Scheduling an assessment before a breakdown gives you time to plan the upgrade properly.

No. These systems provide both heating and cooling from a single outdoor unit. The exact setup depends on the equipment selected and how the indoor side is configured during installation.

It starts with a home assessment and heat loss calculation, then moves to equipment selection, outdoor unit placement, pipework, and electrical work. The job finishes with refrigerant charging, weather compensation setup, and a full commissioning test to confirm the system runs correctly.