Should your Business Switch to an Air Source Heating Solution?

We are constantly being told about how it is vital to reduce our carbon footprint, not just for the sake of the planet, but for our balance sheets, too.

A great way of doing this to switch your business' current commercial heating system to an environmentally-friendly, and cost-effective air source heating system.
 

What Is An Air Source Heating System?

Put simply, air source heating systems create heat and warmth in a sustainable way that doesn’t rely on burning fuel. They consist of several tubes filled with a refrigerant, and when outside air blows over these tubes to warm them up, the refrigerant turns from a liquid into a gas.

Once the gas has been created, the air source heating system takes the gas and processes it through a compressor to increase its pressure and thereby produce heat.

Once hot enough, the compressed gas moves to the next stage of the air source heating system, called the heat exchanger. This is the key stage of an air source heating system that allows your premises to be heated and hot water to also be provided.

The refrigerant at this stage transfers the heat to the cool air or water you wish to heat, making it warm before allowing it to flow around your building.

Once this cycle is complete, the all-important refrigerant recondenses into a liquid, and the whole process of the air source heating system starts again from the beginning.
  

What Are The Benefits Of Commercial Air Source Heat Pumps?

In the current global climate, heating costs are rising for everyone, and this crisis fully extends to those in business, whether small or large.

To overcome this crisis, businesses must start to look at ways to save money without compromising on quality or essentials. When it comes to heat and hot water, these factors are non-negotiable.

Air source heat pumps are an excellent solution for businesses to cut costs, but it’s not only cash flow that can be improved by using this innovative yet simple process.

Other benefits include:

• Saving the planet: We all must do our bit for the environment, and air source heat pumps are a great way of reducing the carbon footprint that your business leaves on the world. By generating less CO2 but allowing you still to have as much heat and hot water as before, it’s a could be a no-brainer to integrate them into your business.
• Longer lasting: Gas boilers often have to be replaced to ensure that they are safe and economical; air source heat pumps do not require replacement as often as gas boilers do.
• Reduced overheads: Air source heat pumps will save money on your outgoings as you will only pay for electricity to run the pump. Smaller overheads can only mean one thing — your profit margins feel the benefit.
• Year-round temperature control: Unlike a gas boiler system, an air source heat pump can keep you cool during the warmer months and heat the building during winter – it’s a two-for-the-price-of-one deal.
• Safer: No gas means no potential for carbon monoxide poisoning and no chance of a dangerous or costly gas leak.
    

How Much Do Air Source Heat Pumps Cost, And How Much Can You Save?

The key question when switching over to an air source heat pump from your regular gas boiler system will always be about cost.

The cost of an individual air source heat pump for your business depends on what your building needs, and where your company operates.

As a rule of thumb, an air source heat pump can start from around £12.5k and go upwards of £30k, but once it’s installed, that’s pretty much it; you can begin to save money straight away and watch those gas bills shrink entirely.

The efficiency statistic for air source heat pumps is around 400% and what your business saves is quite simple; you will keep whatever money you were spending on your gas bill. Air source heat pumps allow you to eradicate the need for gas on your business property completely.

If you’re ready to make the change to an air source heating system for your commercial building, find out more about our air source heat pumps and how we can help with your HVAC needs.