What is a heat pump and why are they important?

The Energy Saving Trust website is a great place to get advice on energy saving equipment and new technologies. Their recent post on heat pumps and how they work for you has much information regarding air and ground source heat pumps and their advantages and disadvantages. What is a heat pump and why are they important? – Energy Saving Trust

However, the post is lacking information regarding one niche option – Open-Loop Ground Source. Luckily, H.D. Services are in a position to offer some information on this efficient, yet under represented and misunderstood technology type.

While air source is the cheapest option to install and closed-loop ground source can be installed anywhere in the country, Open-Loop is a highly efficient option that receives very little press. Ultimately this is due to the fact that installation of this option is limited to areas with sufficient ground water and is best suited to new build properties.

If you are planning on building your own home, then open-loop offers additional advantages as the water supply can be utilised for a potable supply or grey water uses such as toilet flushing and garden irrigation – as well as providing a renewable heat source for your home heating and hot water.

An award winning installation company, we can help you decide if this option is right for your build and can potentially help you meet all your heating, water and sewerage needs. Our website aims to answer any questions you may have about the technology. If there is anything we may have missed – give us a call and we will be happy to help!