Renewable energy systems are advancing all the time, and air source heat pumps offer us a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
If you’re looking to reduce your home’s carbon footprint and embrace renewable energy, local air source heat pump engineers near you can help.
In this guide, we’ll talk you through the best ways to find air source heat pump experts in your area.
How to find the best air source heat pump engineers near you
Look no further. Checkatrade and fellow homeowner reviews on Checkatrade can help you find the best approved and experienced air source heat pump engineers in your local area.
And it really is a piece of cake…
We have two quick and easy ways to find an expert air source heat pump engineer near you:
Option 1: Use our request a quote feature
If you’re short on time, this is the option for you… Simply add your details using our ‘request a quote’ feature and approved local air source heat pump engineers will be in touch with you.
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- Let us know what work you need
- We’ll search our leading directory for you
- Our local air source heat pump engineers will contact you to discuss your requirements
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What do air source heat pump engineers do?
Air source heat pump engineers are specially trained to work on all the components of an air source heat pump system – whether that’s installing a new system or looking after an existing one.
Air source pump heating tasks
Here are the main tasks that an air source heat pump engineer would be responsible for:
- Installing, servicing and repairing air source heat pumps
- Providing guidance and advice on air source heat pump systems
- Conducting routine servicing and maintenance checks
- Maintaining, repairing and upgrading renewable technology
- Carrying out all work to meet national health and safety regulations
- Finding faults in the system, diagnosing the issue(s) and repairing, where needed
- Providing services for various makes and models, including Zodiac air source heat pumps and Worcester Greensource air source heat pumps.
Questions to ask an air source heat pump engineer
When choosing who to hire, it helps to ask your local air source heat pump engineers a number of questions about their work. That way you know you’re hiring the right tradesperson for the job.
Do you have insurance?
When you hire a local tradesperson, you want to have peace of mind that, should anything go wrong, they’re covered by insurance to take care of it. That’s why we make it mandatory for all Checkatrade members to have up-to-date public liability insurance to be listed in our directory.
What’s your availability and when could you complete the work?
To secure the best air source heat pump engineer near you, try to plan ahead as much as you can. The best local tradespeople often get booked up in advance, so the earlier you book them the better.
It’s also a good idea to ask them how long it will take them to carry out the work – especially if you’re planning to install a brand new air source heat pump system for the first time.
How much do you charge?
It’s always important to find out how much an air source heat pump engineer charges for their work, so that you can compare them with other tradespeople in your area.
And as part of the quoting process, make sure they detail exactly what is included in their charges – such as tools, materials and parts.
As a guide, the average call-out fee for an air source heat pump engineer is around £100 and their hourly rate in the UK is typically around £40 per hour.
To find out more about prices, check out our handy guides:
Does your work come with a guarantee?
Many air source heat pump engineers will offer a satisfaction guarantee, and some will provide a limited-time warranty for their work to ensure you’re completely happy with their work.
Checkatrade members may also come with the Checkatrade guarantee. This covers you for up to 12 months, giving you additional peace of mind when you use our directory to find a tradesperson (T&Cs apply).
FAQs
Which is the best air source heat pump?
It depends on your home and the specification of the heat pump system that you want or need.
For a heating system that will heat radiators on your home, you’ll need an air-to-water heating system. If you’re just looking for a system that will heat the air in your home directly then an air-to-air heat pump would do the job.
Before going ahead with a heat pump project, we would always recommend speaking to local air source heat pump engineers to get their professional advice and guidance on what is the best air source heat pump for you and your home.
What temperature does an air source heat pump work best at?
The optimum temperature for an air source pump to work is around 35°C to 45°C for a radiator heating system and around 55°C for heating hot water.
What size air source heat pump do I need?
There are a range of air source heat pumps available, typically ranging from 5kW to 16kW. The size you need will depend on the property you’re trying to heat.
Generally speaking, the bigger your home the bigger the heat pump you’ll need. Here are some examples to offer you a guide:
- A 3-bed property of around 100m² would benefit from a 5kW air source heat pump
- A home of 200m² home would need a 10kW heat pump
- A poorly insulated large house in the region of 250m²+ could need an air source heat pump system of 12-16kW