Cut energy bills and safeguard against rising prices with heat pump installation in Dorset. Heat pumps add to a self-sufficient home by providing environmentally friendly energy, keeping your home warm and snug during the colder seasons.
As a leading Dorset heat pump installer, H2-ec0 has worked in the region for over 15 years, offering a friendly installation service from a team of experts. Working with the best quality systems from top manufacturers including Daikin, Panasonic and Mitsubishi, we sell, install and maintain heat pumps, ensuring you can relax knowing your heating is renewable.
Why Choose Us for Your Renewables?
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Multi-year warranties: We offer a 2-year, insurance-backed workmanship warranty on all our air, ground, and water-source heat pumps. Manufacturers equipment warranties are typically for 5 years. -
High-quality hot water solutions: We have the highest quality heat pumps for your home, fitted with fully accredited Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) components. -
Swift installation: Our expert team in Dorset provides quick and efficient installation. All installations are led by a fully qualified Part P, 18th Edition electrician and an MCS certified Heatpump expert. -
£5M third party insurance -
Renewable specialists: Our focus on renewable energy allows us to install your heat pumps in a way that guarantees efficiency, saves you costs, and helps your home’s ecosystem to flourish. -
approach: We prioritise ethical client relationships. Tidy & responsible, we treat your home with the respect it deserves while we work. -
Servicing available for existing renewables installations
How do Heat Pumps Work?
Heat pumps transfer heat from the outside to your home’s heating systems rather than generating it. The best part – they can even do it when it’s very cold outside. Here’s how:
- Heat absorption: The device gathers heat from one of three sources: air, ground, or water.
- Raising the temperature: Heat pumps compress refrigerant, increasing its temperature.
- Releasing the warmth: The heat generated is released into your home to warm the air, radiators, or underfloor heating.
- Repeat: The cycle repeats, pulling more heat in from outside.
Financial Benefits of Heat Pumps
- Uses less than gas boilers: Replacing a G-rated gas boiler with an air source heat pump can save roughly £340 a year on energy bills, says the Energy Saving Trust. For newer boilers that have been set up carefully, the savings could be closer to £14 a year.
- Lower utility bills: Heat pumps use less energy than traditional systems, helping reduce your monthly bills and carbon output. As you don’t rely on gas, your energy bills will be more predictable.
- Gain government grants: The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 for installing heat pumps across England and Wales.
Key Benefits of Heat Pumps
- Enhanced heating: Heat pumps produce 4 units of heat per single unit of electricity consumed, which makes your heating system more powerful and efficient.
- Cost effective: The mechanism for creating and circulating heat makes heat pumps more efficient than traditional fossil fuel heating systems.
- Instant Savings: Without the need for a mains gas connection, you can save up to £100 a year on gas standing charges.
To find out more about heat pumps, the process of installation and to obtain a quote, please feel free to call or email.
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Air source heat pumps
The most common design of heat pump in the UK, air source heat pumps have the least expensive upfront costs. They come in different layouts:
- Split: The most efficient setup, with a small external unit. Heat is moved via refrigerant pipes to an indoor hydrobox (like a wall-mounted boiler) that heats water for your home. Good for homes with higher hot water demands.
- Monoblock: An all-in-one outdoor unit that transfers heat directly to water. It’s easier to install, as it doesn’t require refrigerant-certified installers. Best for small to medium sized homes.
- Hydro-split: Combines split system efficiency with the ability to handle larger refrigerant volumes. Uses a water circuit to transfer heat between the external unit and indoor hydrobox. Best for larger properties with bigger heating demands, for example multi-storey homes.
How Does Heat Pump Installation Work?
H2ec0 provides a comprehensive and hassle-free installation service, starting with you.
- Get in touch and tell us what you need: Contact our friendly team by phone and tell us your requirements. You can also email us or fill out our online web enquiry form if you prefer.
- Survey & estimates: We will provide a cost estimate. We can send an engineer round to your property to carry out a full survey to confirm the quote.
- Installation begins: We schedule a time that suits you and then will come round and do the work. We will only request payment after the project is completed to your satisfaction.
- Handover: Our team provides a comprehensive handover at the end of the job, setting up all relevant apps and showing you how it all works.
- Post–installation care: We provide thorough after-care and ongoing maintenance for all installations, ensuring your heat pump is kept in good condition.
How Much Does Heat Pump Installation Cost?
- Air source: Between £8,000 to £18,000, influenced by factors like the size of your property and the specifics of your system.
- Ground source: Between £16,200 and £49,000. Varies significantly based on factors like property size, ground conditions, and the type of installation required.
- Water source: Between £10,000 and £20,000 for the unit and installation, but varies based on the size of your home and the complexity of the installation. For example, whether you might need pipework, boreholes, and upgrades to radiators or underfloor heating.
Ground source heat pumps
These indoor units are functionally the same as air-source heat pumps, but they extract heat from the ground and don’t have a fan. Installation could be one of two methods:
- Shallow trenches: Glycol-filled pipes are buried in trenches to absorb ground heat, which the heat pump boosts for home heating. It requires roughly 2x the area of the space being heated. Best for properties with plenty of outdoor space.
- Boreholes: Drilled to around 100m deep, boreholes are ideal for smaller plots. Fewer pipes are needed, but specialist drilling will incur higher installation costs due to specialist skill sets needed. Better for properties with smaller gardens.
Water source heat pumps
Water source heat pumps are practically the same as ground source heat pumps, but instead of pipe loops or boreholes in the ground, they are placed in and draw heat from water. While water is an effective conductor of heat, this option is less popular as water locations can be limited. If you live next to a consistent water source this could be an option for you.
See it in action
H2 Eco is an approved Daikin installer, check out the video of the latest Daikin Altherma air-to-water heat pump delivering heating, cooling and instant hot water.
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Servicing, maintenance & repair
Your heat pump is designed for efficient, low-maintenance heating and cooling. But a little expert attention goes a long way in keeping it running smoothly all year round.
At H2ecO, we offer quick, reliable servicing and repairs for all types of heat pumps in Dorset. Whether we installed it or you’re switching to us for better aftercare, our experienced engineers understand the technology inside out and are here to make sure your system keeps working efficiently, season after season. Usual checks include refrigerant levels, updating software, cleaning filters, or identifying worn components.
- Annual Heat Pump Servicing: £185
- Heat Pump Repairs: £185 for an initial trouble shoot inspection for up to 1 hour. Additional hours charged at £65 per hour.
