Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Horwich, Bolton

Let's talk about the elephant in the room: the cost. Moving to green energy used to feel like a massive financial hurdle, but things have changed. Thanks to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), you could be eligible for a £7,500 grant to help cover the cost of your ASHP installation. That is a huge chunk of the price wiped away before we even pick up a spanner. We will even help you navigate the paperwork to ensure you are getting every penny you are entitled to. It is a brilliant way to ditch the fluctuating gas prices and gain some real energy independence without breaking the bank.

Most homeowners we speak to in Bolton are fed up with rising energy bills. The beauty of an air source heat pump lies in its efficiency, often measured as 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 an old gas boiler that might only be 80% efficient, and you can see why the savings start to add up. You are essentially pulling free heat out of the thin air—even when it feels freezing outside—and using it to provide mains-pressure hot water and constant warmth through your radiators or underfloor heating.

A question we get asked a lot is, 'Does it actually work when it is snowing?' It is a fair point. You might imagine that if the air is cold, there is no heat to be found, but these systems are designed to work down to temperatures as low as -20°C. While the unit outside might look a bit like an air conditioning block, it is actually a master at extracting thermal energy from the atmosphere. We ensure your system is sized perfectly for your specific house, meaning you won't be left shivering when the Lancashire weather does its worst. Plus, they are surprisingly quiet; most modern units make no more noise than a gentle hum, so you won't be annoying the neighbours.

We don't believe in guesswork. Before we even think about an installation, we carry out a detailed Heat Loss Survey of your Horwich property. This involves looking at everything from your insulation levels to the size of your windows. It ensures that the heat pump we install is exactly the right capacity to keep you warm efficiently. Once we have the plan, we handle the technical bits like the DNO application—notifying the local power grid—and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) standards. Whether you are retrofitting an older home or building something new, we manage the process from the first bolt to the final check, making sure the transition is as seamless as possible.