Air source heat pumps are a great way to keep your home warm and comfortable while saving money on your energy bills. But how big are they? How much space do you need outside your property?

In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions and more. First, let’s start with the basics: what is an air source heat pump?

An air source heat pump is a device that takes in the ambient temperature outside—typically between 55°F and 70°F—and uses it to heat or cool your home. It does this by transferring heat from one area to another. If you’ve ever seen a refrigerator or air conditioner, it works in much the same way as those appliances do: it collects heat from inside your house and transfers it outside into the air.

The truth truth is, a Heat Pump isn’t just one unit, it’s a system made up of a condenser, compressor and evaporator. The condenser is a fan that draws air in and cools it down using a refrigerant. The compressor pumps this cold air into your home while the evaporator moves heat from inside your house to outside.

So how much space is this equipment going to take up? Well, for the outdoor unit, it’ll measure between 1 and 1.5 metres high, and around 0.5 and 1 metre wide, which is roughly the size of a small home appliance. In order for the unit to work optimally, you’ll need around 1.5 meters clearance in front of th unit and around 30cm round the rest of the unit.

Indoor aspects of the system, can usually easily be fitted in spots were existing boilers and other home heating systems have been installed.

Here at Heatic, we’ve got a tool that’ll tell you instantly whether your home will be suitable/have enough space for a heat pump. Just click on the instant quote below and, along with your assesment, will also give you instant idea of what we could save you on your installation.

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