FAQ Air Source Heat Pumps
Can a system be placed in an existing building?
Yes, systems have been installed into all types of building that are working effectively. A basic house survey will guide you as to the most cost effective system for you.
Will it provide enough hot water for baths showers & domestic hot water?
With the correct design and equipment, all domestic hot water requirements would be provided by the air source or ground source heat pump throughout the year. Heat pumps produce water at a lower temperature than standard cylinder systems similar or better than a combi boiler. The aim is to save money and energy with either an air source or ground source system. There is no point in taking water to temperatures that can't be used anyway (above 55°C).
Will it heat a building on the coldest winter day?
Yes it will. Thousands of these systems have been installed for many years in some of the most northern parts of Scandinavia where the winters are very hard and long. The key is the design and specification process so the system provides enough energy for the application, the units Phoenix install will work to ambient temperatures as low as -15deg Celsius.
Do they make much noise?
No, the noise is similar to that of a large fridge. Phoenix work with leading suppliers that have had many years of research and development that has included major noise and vibration reduction.
How much ground space will I need?
That depends on the energy requirements of your building, where you are in the country, the type of ground you have and what type of system you are using. This information will come from the specialised design work we will carry out as part of your project. However, the larger the building generally means more energy is required thus more loop in the ground, you also have to remember access for plant for drilling bore holes or trenches will also be a factor Air source heat pumps do not need and loop system in the ground.
