Costs and savings
Are ground source heat pumps expensive to run? The reason heat pumps are considered to be a greener alternative is due to the amount of energy required to operate the heat pump in comparison to a conventional boiler. We regularly see examples where clients have reduced their carbon footprint by around 49% or even further […]
Where can Heat Pump be installed?
Can a heat pump be installed on a roof? Yes, you can install the heat pump on a flat roof area, however please consider the following things when deciding where your heat pump is to be located. Usually under permitted development rules you wouldn’t need to apply for planning however if you live in a […]
Can a Heat Pump be used for Cooling?
The simple answer is yes, however there are a few other things you have to consider when having a heat pump that provides both heating and cooling. Firstly, do you want the unit to be able to provide heating and cooling at the same time? If so this will limit the makes of heat pumps […]
Are heat pumps noisy?
All heating systems create noise as they are a system of machines with moving parts; parts, pipework, pumps, valves and switches. Currently sound is measured in the linear logarithmic decibel system. Measurements are taken from the products sound source to determine the sound pressure level, the difference in pressure between a sound wave and the […]
How are ground source heat pumps installed?
The ground underneath your property acts like a solar heat battery, with an average temperature of around 12C. This temperature is high enough to heat a mixture of water and antifreeze running through a closed loop pipe system laid within the subsoil by Baystar approximately 1 meter deep. A heat exchanger uses this liquid to evaporate a more […]
Which heat pump to buy?
This will be subjective, Baystar are not tied to any one manufacturer however over the past 12+ years we have come to prefer certain systems over others for a number of reasons. EcoForest Ground source heat pumps are highly recommended as they have very good control system with good customer service, are easy to get […]
Which heat pump lasts the longest?
This is variable depending on how you operate your heat pump and what it is being used for. For example, if you turn it off and on regularly or have it running on max flow temperature this will likely reduce it’s lifecycle. The average ground source heat pump has a lifecycle of 20+ years but […]
Which heat pump system is the cheapest to operate?
With regards to determining the cost of running a Heat Pump, a heat pump is traditionally at least 3 times more efficient than a Gas system. if we assume the average three bed house uses roughly 12,600kWh (you can find this information on a gas bill provided by your supplier), a heat pump will traditionally […]
How to service ground source heat pump?
Heat pumps are specialist pieces of equipment that need to be serviced by specialist engineers to ensure efficient operation. We always recommend an MCS accredited installer to complete these services. Baystar are able to service and maintain not only those installed by Baystar, but other heat pump installations. All Baystar heat pump service and commissioning […]
How Heat pump thermostat works?
Heat pumps raise the temperature gradually in one-degree increments. To reap the greatest energy-saving benefits, it’s vital that owners understand the basics of how the technology and the heat pump’s thermostat function together to maximize efficiency. To prevent this expensive energy drain it is advised to set the thermostat at a comfortable temperature and leave it […]