Expert Maintenance of Ground Source Heat Pumps
What is a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)?
Ground Source Heat Pumps offer efficient heating and hot water supply for commercial and residential properties. They use pipes that are buried outdoors to harvest heat from the ground. This heat can then be used to provide hot water or heat radiators. Ground source heat pumps are powered by electricity, but the harvested heat is naturally renewed.
A ground source heat pump circulates antifreeze and water around a ground loop located below the ground. The size and length of the ground loop depends on several factors such as the amount of heat needed and the size of your facility. Longer loops are capable of absorbing more heat although they require more space to be buried in. If square footage is limited, a vertical borehole can be drilled instead.
Heat is then absorbed from the ground and goes through the heat exchanger found in the heat pump. Ground source heat pumps can be used all-year long since the ground maintains a fairly constant temperature under the surface. They also produce heat at much lower temperatures than regular boilers. To achieve better results, the building must be draught-proofed and well-insulated. While you don't need a large amount of space to accommodate a ground source heat pump, the ground must be suitable for digging a borehole or trench.
With regular maintenance, your ground source heat pump can last up to 20 years. Regular tune-ups will ensure your heater operates safely and effectively while reducing costly repairs and energy bills.
Why install Ground Source Heat Pumps?
Reduce your energy bills
You will save money on your utility bills as you utilise the free renewable heating produced by your ground source heat pump. These cost savings will considerable increase if you completely replace conventional electric heating systems.
Get paid for having a renewable heating system
The UK government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a scheme to reward you for using renewable heating systems throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Can heat your home as well as your water
No need to spend additional money on separate systems, ground source heat pumps are and all in one heating and hot water solution for your home. Not many renewable technologies do both, heat your hot water and your property.
Reduce your carbon footprint and help save the environment
Ground source heat pumps are a renewable heating and hot water solution, meaning it doesn’t produce any harmful pollution. This technology is a way that each property can help towards protecting the environment and tackling climate change by utilising natural sustainable resources.
Why should GSHP’s be maintained?
Annual maintenance is needed to maintain warranties, protect the system from breakdown, check refrigerant levels and ensure the pump is working correctly. Regular inspection helps identify leaks, worn parts, and other minor issues before they cause complete equipment failure. They also keep your unit compliant with RHI requirements and manufacturer's warranty. Heat pump systems usually include a warranty of two to three years while workmanship guarantees can last for up to 10 years.
A serviced and correctly installed heat pump system can save tenants thousands of pounds off their gas/electric bills over the lifespan of the system. The system helps to combat fuel poverty and will provide most of the hot water all year round.
For over 20 years, Ecolution has been the leading provider of asset management services for public and private sectors. Our clients include Registered Social Landlords and Commercial, Public and Construction sectors. We serve some of the leading providers in the social housing industry and we currently handle around 35,000 renewable and energy-efficient assets in the country.
Our team consists of specialist engineers trained in our BPEC accredited training facility. Landlords and Private Homeowners can benefit from our planned preventive service regime and reactive call out services. Our 24/7 emergency hotline ensures the safety of your property whatever issue may arise. Day or night, we’ll arrive at your property within 4 hours of your call. All our services are designed to deliver system optimisation and maximum cost and energy savings.
At Ecolution, we believe system maintenance plays a key role in the fight against climate change. Sustaining and protecting your technologies can help reduce your environmental impact and ensure a safer, healthier planet for future generations.
When to schedule maintenance?
While general care, such as checking and cleaning filters, can be performed in-house, it is crucial to conduct professional maintenance every year, where you’ll need a registered engineer experienced in handling renewable energy technologies to prevent further complications.
Ecolution Group proudly employs highly skilled professionals who provide a range of services, from design and installation to preventive maintenance and monitoring. Our maintenance checks include pre-heating inspections of the pump, pipes, fittings, and complete electric work. Our team is familiar with the exact maintenance requirements of major brands to ensure your system’s optimal efficiency.
Whether your goal is to protect your facility, save money, reduce your carbon footprint, or ensure year-round efficiency, our ground source heat pump maintenance can help meet your needs.