Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Eccles, Salford

The biggest hurdle for most homeowners is the upfront cost, but did you know the government is currently offering a huge helping hand? Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), you could be eligible for a £7,500 grant to help cover the installation of an ASHP. That’s a massive chunk of the price taken care of before we even pick up a spanner. We’ll help you navigate the paperwork to ensure you get every penny you’re entitled to. Most people we talk to in Eccles are surprised at how affordable the transition becomes once that grant is applied. It’s a limited pot of money, though, so it really pays to act sooner rather than later. Why keep pouring money into an old, inefficient boiler when you could be investing in a system that pays for itself over time?

One question we get asked more than any other is: 'Will it actually keep me warm when it's freezing out?' It’s a fair point, especially with our Manchester weather. The answer is a resounding yes. Modern air source heat pumps are designed to work efficiently even when the temperature drops well below zero. They use something called the 'Seasonal Coefficient of Performance' (SCOP). To put it simply, for every 1kW of electricity the pump uses, it can produce between 3kW and 4kW of heat for your home. Compare that to a brand-new gas boiler which is never more than 100% efficient, and you can see why the savings start to stack up. It’s all about low-flow temperatures—keeping a steady, consistent warmth rather than the 'on-off' blasts of heat you get from traditional radiators.

When you invite someone into your home to overhaul your heating, you want to know they know their stuff. We’re Gas Safe registered (967977) and fully insured with £10 million in public liability, so you’re in safe hands from start to finish. We don't just 'fit and quit' either. We start with a full, detailed Heat Loss Survey of your Eccles property. This isn't just a quick walk-around; we calculate exactly how much heat each room needs so we can size your pump perfectly. If the system is too small, you'll be cold; if it's too big, you'll waste money. We get it just right. From the initial DNO application to the final commissioning, we handle the whole process so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Are they noisy? Will they take up too much space? These are the things that keep people on the fence. In reality, a modern ASHP is about as loud as a fridge-freezer and sits neatly against an outside wall. You’ll need a bit of space for a hot water cylinder inside—often an unvented cylinder to give you that lovely mains-pressure shower experience—but we can usually find a clever spot for it in a cupboard or loft. We’ve fitted these systems in all sorts of properties across Salford and Merseyside, and our customers are always amazed at how quiet and unobtrusive they actually are. If you’re curious about where one might sit on your property, we can pop over, take a look, and give you a clear, honest assessment without any pushy sales talk. Just call us on 01925 597837 to get started.