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News Release from: Danfoss Heat Pumps UK | Subject: Air Source Heat Pumps
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 February 2008
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Developer Hendry Homes has chosen Air Source Heat Pumps for its exclusive new homes development near the village of Dalrymple, Ayr in Scotland.
The prestigious 'Purclewan Mill Farm' features six oak frame properties as part of a major renovation of a historic old Mill site, where it is believed lived Nellie Kilpatrick, the inspiration for Robert Burns' first poem 'Handsome Nell." Air Source Heat Pumps from ECO Heat Pumps were chosen as they offer a much more affordable means of heating the properties, as well as offering huge environmental benefits Iain Hendry, Managing Director of Hendry Homes, explains: "The whole development is being built in such a way that is sympathetic to the local environment
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Air source is becoming the preferred choice of heat pump because they avoid the need for any ground works and because they are housed in small, compact units, which are generally located discretely outside a property.
Phil Moore, Managing Director of ECO Heat Pumps explains: "Air source heat pumps are becoming more popular where customers would prefer not to have any groundwork.
They work simply by extracting heat from the air and turning it into usable domestic heating and hot water - they can even provide comfort cooling in the summer.
The great thing about them is that a system will typically pay for itself in 5-7 years, and as fuel bills continue to rise the advantages of fitting a heat pump will become ever more obvious.
For homeowners to have them already installed is a fantastic advantage when buying a new home." Heat pumps are one of the most efficient means of generating energy.
For every single unit of electricity, a heat pump generates at least four units of heat - compared to some of the most efficient oil or gas boilers that convert around 90% of their fuel into heat.
Some householders also choose 'green electricity' to drive their heat pumps which can mean that their heating system achieves carbon neutrality.
Phil adds: "Air source heat pumps will work efficiently whatever the outside air temperature, which leads to major savings in terms of reduced fuel bills on domestic heating - even better for future homeowners purchasing from Hendry Homes£".
Domestic heating makes up over half the UK's total consumption of energy and heat pumps are now even more affordable, due to new funding that is available.
As a partner to British Gas, ECO Heat Pumps can advise on a 'cash back' grant which is available to all homeowners who have properties fitted with heat pumps.
The grant is offered as part of the major energy suppliers' commitment to encouraging the use of more energy efficient and renewable sources.
Cashbacks are also available on this development.
In addition, many developers are realising that heat pumps provide one of the most effective methods of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
The Energy Performance Certificate within the HIP is also stimulating interest in heat pumps within the refurbishment sector and many forward thinking developers and homeowners are discovering that they can offer an excellent method of adding re-sale value to their properties.
ECO Heat Pumps is one of the only UK heat pump suppliers that works with an independent energy assessment company to ensure customers receive a heat pump that meets their needs exactly.
Briary Energy carries out independent SAP assessments for Eco Heat Pump customers to provide complete peace of mind and an unbiased external perspective.
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