Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Newton-Le-Willows, St. Helens

One of the biggest questions we get asked while we're out on a job is, "Aren't they expensive to install?" It’s a fair point, but there's a huge helping hand available right now. The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) currently offers a #7,500 grant to help homeowners switch to renewable energy. This isn't a loan you have to pay back; it’s a direct discount off the cost of your installation. We'll handle the heavy lifting for you, including the application process, so you can focus on how you’re going to spend the money you save on your monthly energy bills. If you've been sitting on the fence, there really hasn't been a better time to make the move while this funding is still up for grabs.

You might wonder how a box sitting outside can keep your home toasty when it’s a freezing Tuesday morning in January. It sounds a bit like magic, but it's actually clever physics. An ASHP works like a fridge in reverse, extracting heat from the outside air—even when it’s well below zero—and moving it into your home. The efficiency is the real winner here. We talk about 'SCOP' (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance), which is just a fancy way of saying that for every 1kW of electricity the pump uses, you can get 3 or 4kW of heat back out. Compared to an old gas boiler that might only be 80% efficient, the maths starts to look very good for your wallet.

We don't believe in a 'one size fits all' approach. Every home in Newton-Le-Willows is different, which is why we start every project with a proper Heat Loss Survey. We'll look at your insulation, your radiators, and your windows to make sure we size the system perfectly. We also take care of the DNO application—that's just us letting the local power grid know you're adding a heat pump—so you don't have to worry about the paperwork. Our team is Gas Safe registered (967977) and fully insured, meaning you’re in safe hands from the moment we knock on your door to the moment we show you how to use your new controls.

People often worry that heat pumps are noisy or that they'll need huge radiators in every room. In reality, a modern, well-installed unit is about as loud as a quiet hum, and you’ll barely notice it while you’re in the garden. While heat pumps work best at a 'low-flow temperature'—meaning they provide a steady, consistent warmth rather than the short bursts of high heat you get from gas—we can often reuse your existing pipework. Sometimes we might suggest upgrading a couple of radiators to larger ones to get the best out of the system, but we'll always be upfront about that in our initial quote. No surprises, no hidden costs, just honest advice from your local plumbing experts.