What is aroTHERM?
aroTHERM air-to-water heat pumps generate heat for your home using energy from the air outside.
Where are Vaillant air source heat pumps made?
Based in Belper, Derbyshire, Vaillant Industrial UK will begin manufacturing heat pumps alongside its UK range of high efficiency boilers from 2022. Vaillant is one of the only heating appliance manufacturers to produce both high efficiency gas boilers and heat pumps in the UK.
Are heat pumps a waste of money?
Heat pumps will save you money if you are using them as a replacement for non-renewable energy systems such as electric storage heaters, oil, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) or coal. Replacing your non-renewable heat sources is not only good for the environment, but also good for your bank account.
Is it better to oversize or undersize a heat pump?
Overall, an undersized heat pump is better than an oversized one. An undersized heat pump will take longer to change the temperature. But, the unit won’t be as loud and will last longer. An oversized heat pump will turn on and off more frequently, which will use more electricity.
Which air source heat pump is best?
The best air source heat pumps overall
| Air source heat pump model | Best for |
|---|---|
| Grant Aerona³ R32 | Cost |
| Hitachi Yutaki M RASM-4VNE | Efficiency |
| LG Therma V R32 Monobloc | Cold climates |
| HydroPro ECO 12 | Swimming pools |
Do heat pumps need a water tank?
Additionally heat pumps work best on lower temperature heating systems, such as underfloor or in wall heating, as these system typically have a bigger surface area from which to warm your home. You will need a hot water cylinder, as heat pumps aren’t able to heat water as you go, unlike a combi boiler.
Do air source heat pumps use a lot of electricity?
Whilst a typical air source heat pump might cost about 4.7p per kWh to run, it could be as low as 2.3p if you use Economy 7 electricity or switch to our GoElectric tariff.
How big of a heat pump do I need for 1200 square feet?
Heat Pump by the Ton
| Heat Pump Size | Square footage for Hot Climate (Zone 1&2) | Square footage for Warm Climate (Zone 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 ton | 600-800 sq ft | 700-1000 sq ft |
| 2 ton | 800-1,000 sq ft | 1,000-1,200 sq ft |
| 2.5 ton | 1,000-1,300 sq ft | 1,200-1,500 sq ft |
| 3 ton | 1,300-1,600 sq ft | 1,500-1,800 sq ft |
What size air source heat pump do I need?
How big or small is the heat pump I need? Answer: Generally, the bigger the house the bigger the heat pump. Depending on heat loss, property age, and room types, a 100 sq m house may need a 4kW ground source heat pump or a 5kW air source heat pump. This doubles to 8kW or 10kW respectively for 200 sq m houses.