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Do I need an air to water heat pump?

If looking to use an air source heat pump for hot water, then you’ll typically need to consider installing an air to water heat pump. An air to water heat pump will therefore also need to be used alongside a hot water tank to provide hot water. See our main article explaining air to air and air to water heat pumps for more information.

Does an air source heat pump need a hot water tank?

When using an air source heat pump for heating or cooling purposes only, a hot water tank isn’t typically required, but another system for providing hot water will be needed. A hybrid system approach could be used where an air source heat pump provides the heating, and a more traditional boiler or furnace system provides the hot water.

Do you need an air-to-water heat pump if you have a boiler?

So, as we move away from boilers to air-to-water heat pumps, we are no longer going to need to do a boiler with a second cooling system; instead, our air-to-water heat pumps will do heating, cooling and domestic hot water. This means that when we pipe the buffer, we need to be aware of where the hot water goes and where the chilled water goes.

Can you retrofit an air to water heat pump system?

Yes, you can retrofit an air to water heat pump system. The good news is that there are now grants available for clients wishing to do so. An air to water system gathers heat directly from the air, raising its temperature through compression.

How does an air to water heat pump gather heat?

An air to water heat pump gathers heat directly from the air, raising its temperature through compression. Yes, you can retrofit a water system, and there are now grants available for clients wishing to do so.

What is an air-to-water heat pump?

An air-to-water heat pump is an electrical device that draws heat from the outside air, even when it’s cold, and uses it to provide heating and hot water inside the home.