{"id":1925,"date":"2013-10-28T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2013-10-28T09:00:46","modified_gmt":"2013-10-28T09:00:46","slug":"air-source-ground-source-heat-pump-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/eco-homes\/air-source-ground-source-heat-pump-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Air source or ground source: Which heat pump is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the major energy suppliers cranking up their prices in time for winter, the need to become more efficient and produce your own power has become more evident. Why pay the National Grid when you could generate your own energy? <\/p>\n

In line with this philosophy, heat pumps have become a natural starting point for many homeowners around the country.<\/p>\n

But with two viable systems to choose from in the form of air source and ground source heat pumps, which is right for your home?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start by explaining what heat pumps are and the difference between these two designs.
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What is a heat pump?<\/h2>\n

Heats pumps are renewable technologies which generate free heat using a natural energy source. Heat passes through a compressor which increases the temperature, making it suitable to be used domestically. <\/p>\n

There are two types of heat pump you could consider:<\/p>\n