Heat Pumps- A Good Investment?

Energy prices are continuing to rise leaving many homeowners in ‘fuel poverty’, so can heat pumps help and are they considered a good long-term investment? The short answer is yes. Heat pumps transform energy from the outside ground or air into heat, so for every 1kW of electricity used, the heat pump is capable of providing up to 5kW of energy in a well insulated home – helping to reduce heating bills by up to 60% and CO2 emissions by up to 70%. Hitachi’s range of air source heat pumps achieve MCS regulations and are suitable for both refurbishment projects and new build; they can be connected to all common radiators, underfloor heating systems, convectors and water tanks. Yutaki-M is a compact outdoor unit and perfect where space is at a premium. Generating hot water at up to 60oC, it’s ideal for new builds where modern building regulations and high levels of insulation mean higher water temperatures aren’t required. The Yutaki-S split system range has auxiliary heating as standard and comprises a stylish indoor unit with separate outdoor unit. Available in heating only or heating and cooling versions, Yutaki-S can generate domestic hot water at up to 60oC. The newest product in the range is Yutaki-S80, which is a high temperature heat pump capable of generating domestic hot water at up to 80oC – the highest temperature on the domestic market using renewable energy. With a ‘smart cascade’ compressor system for outstanding seasonal efficiency (A+ SCOP), this is a perfect solution for older properties where higher water temperatures may be needed. Hitachi heat pumps have domestic hot water and control settings for Legionella Protection Program as standard, along with a five year manufacturer’s warranty and an intuitive wireless remote controller.