How to Use an Air Source Heat Pump for Underfloor Heating

Whether you have underfloor heating in your house or you’re planning a new installation, you might be wondering how best to power your heating system. An air source heat pump could be the ideal fit.

In this post, we’ll discuss why air source heat pumps and underfloor heating are a match made in heaven, and how to combine the two for your property.

Is an air source heat pump suitable for underfloor heating?

The first question to tackle is whether an air source heat pump is a practical option for underfloor heating. The answer is a resounding ‘yes’. In fact, they’re practically perfect for one another.

Air source heat pumps are capable of heating water up to 60°C. But it’s well known that they work their best when producing lower water temperatures. That’s because they can produce these temperatures with minimal effort, further reducing the running cost of your heat pump.

Of course, it can take longer to heat up a space with water at a lower temperature. That’s where underfloor heating comes into the equation. It’s a much larger surface than your standard radiator, making it perfect for gradual heating of a room using lower temperatures.

It actually improves your underfloor heating

An air source heat pump isn’t just practical for underfloor heating, it can actually work better than it would with a gas boiler. Here are the benefits of air source heat pumps for underfloor heating:

Lower costs

First and foremost, air source heat pumps take advantage of renewable energy to heat up your home. While they rely on a small amount of electricity to power the pump, the process gets you up to three times as much heat for your money. The result is lower energy bills without compromising on comfort.

Always comfortable

When you’re worried about energy bills, it’s tempting to turn heating off whenever you can. Unfortunately, switching radiators or underfloor heating on and off can leave your home in a constant cycle of being too hot and too cold.

Not with underfloor heating and an air source heat pump. The renewable approach and high efficiency of your heat pump paired with the large surface of underfloor heating means you can leave your heating on at a low temperature throughout the day. The result is a home that’s comfortable around the clock at minimal cost.

Environmentally friendly

Let’s not forget the environment. After all, there’s no planet B. Air source heat pumps take heat that’s naturally available in the air outside your home, so they have much less impact on the environment than standard gas or electric heating.

How to use air source heating for your underfloor system

If you want to use an air source heat pump for underfloor heating, there are two simple options:

• Install an air source heat pump to connect to your existing underfloor heating system
• Get a new installation with both an air source heat pump and underfloor heating

Air source heat pumps can be connected to both new and existing underfloor heating systems, so you’ll have no issues enjoying the benefits for any property.

If you’d like to find out more, contact the air source heating experts at COA Services. We’re on hand throughout Leeds and Harrogate for all your renewable heating needs. Call 01423 408 336 to book a visit.