Comprehensive Exhaust Air Source Heat Pump Maintenance
What is a Exhaust Air Source Heat Pump?
An Exhaust Air Source Heat Pump is designed to absorb heat from the waste air as it leaves a building through the ventilation system. The heat is then converted into useful energy to provide hot water and heating for residential and commercial properties.
A typical exhaust air source heat pump consists of a heating coil, hot water cylinder, extractor fan and a heat pump. It extracts air via ventilation ducts from moisture-filled areas including kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms.
To make the most of your heat pump, your property must be well insulated. These types of heat pumps also require efficient ductwork to ensure seamless flow of exhaust air to and from the house or central heating system.
As with all types of heating equipment, your exhaust air source heat pump requires routine maintenance. This will prolong its service life, ensure maximum efficiency all year long.
When working at its most efficient, your exhaust air source heat pump can provide up to 50% energy reductions compared to traditional heating systems. Not only can your heat pump lower your energy bills, it also enhances the quality of indoor air and maximises indoor comfort.
Heat pumps are often used alongside other systems like underfloor heating or custom, oversized radiators that are capable of creating ample heat to warm the space without having to operate at high temperatures. They’re also ideal for households that aren’t attached to mains gas and produce lower CO₂ emissions than oil boilers.
Why install Exhaust Air Source Heat Pumps?
Reduction in the cost of fuel bills
Reduce your carbon footprint by creating less CO2 emissions
Compliance with building regulation requirements
Prevent condensation in your home
Continuous building ventilation helps enhance air quality and protect occupants from air-borne diseases
Since the harvested air is renewed naturally by the sun, heat pumps provide a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution than multiple gas boilers
EASHP installation offers a quarterly income for landlords, homeowners, and self-builders through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Similarly, organisations and businesses can profit from the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive
Exhaust air source heat pumps are low on noise and maintenance.
Operate well with standard air source heat pumps
Safer to use and easier to install than most combustion-based heating systems
An all-in-one unit system that provides heating, ventilation, and hot water supply
More cost-effective than purchasing separate heating units or a stand-alone heat recovery system
When to schedule maintenance?
An annual detailed check by a qualified technician should be sufficient to ensure the system meets the manufacturer’s standards. Schedule preventative maintenance during autumn or long before the heating system is up and running.
An incorrectly installed and maintained exhaust air heat pump may lose up to 25% of its efficiency in both performance and operating energy consumption. Issues and defective parts can drive the unit to consume more electricity than it should.
Only FGAS certified engineers are qualified to inspect and repair ground source heat pumps. Similarly, only MCS certified installers can set up the system to ensure that the unit meets excellent standards of performance and safety.
Ecolution Group has over 20 years of experience in the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of renewable energy technologies. We serve a range of clients including Registered Social Landlords and Commercial, Public and Construction sectors. Our asset management services benefit some of the largest providers in the social housing industry. As of writing, we manage and maintain over 35,000 renewable and energy-efficient systems nationwide.
All of our specialist engineers are trained in our BPEC accredited training facility. Our planned preventative service regime and year-round reactive call out services are designed to deliver system optimisation and greater cost and energy savings. With our 24/7 emergency hotline, landlords and private homeowners can expect professional help within 4 hours of their call.
At Ecolution, we believe that well-maintained renewable energy systems are crucial in the fight against climate change. Preventive maintenance will not just decrease energy bills and breakdowns, but also contribute to a greener, safer environment for future generations.