Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps have become one of the most widely chosen renewable heating technologies for UK homes, offering a practical and efficient alternative to gas and oil boilers that suits a broad range of property types. McGhie’s Plumbing and Heating installs air source heat pumps from major manufacturers including Panasonic and Grant, two brands well respected in the industry for their performance, efficiency and durability.
Whether you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, lower your long-term heating costs or future-proof your home’s heating system, our team is here to guide you through the process from start to finish.
How Air Source Heat Pumps Deliver Efficient Heating
An air source heat pump works by extracting heat from the outdoor air, even when temperatures are low, and using it to heat your home and provide hot water. The system draws in air through an external unit fitted to an outside wall or in the garden, extracts the thermal energy and passes it through a refrigerant cycle to amplify the heat before delivering it to your heating system.
Modern air source heat pumps are capable of operating efficiently in temperatures as low as minus fifteen degrees, making them a genuinely viable year-round heating solution for homes across the UK. Because they generate more heat energy than the electrical energy they consume, they offer running cost advantages over direct electric heating.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant
One of the biggest barriers to switching to a heat pump has traditionally been the upfront cost. The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) helps reduce this by offering eligible homeowners a grant of up to £9,000 when replacing an oil or LPG heating system with an air source heat pump, or up to £7,500 when replacing other fossil fuel heating systems, such as natural gas, or electric heating. In addition, VAT on renewable heating system installations is currently 0%, providing further savings.
McGhie’s Plumbing and Heating is MCS accredited, which is a requirement for installations to qualify under the BUS scheme. We can assess your eligibility during the initial consultation and help you access the grant as part of the installation process, so the financial side of the transition is as straightforward as possible.
Start Your Journey Towards Renewable Heating
Switching to an air source heat pump is a meaningful step towards a more sustainable home, and with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme currently available, there has rarely been a better time to make the change. Contact McGhie’s Plumbing and Heating today to arrange a site survey, discuss the right system for your property and find out how the BUS grant could reduce your upfront costs.
Why Choose McGhie’s Plumbing And Heating
Transparent pricing
We provide clear, honest quotes with a fair breakdown of costs. No hidden fees, no vague estimates and no unpleasant surprises.
Family-run business
McGhie’s has always been a family business, and that matters. The values that come with that flow through everything we do.
Quality-first approach
Quality of workmanship has been our priority from day one. We don’t cut corners and we don’t sign off a job until we’re satisfied it’s been done properly.
Wide range of engineer skills
Our team brings together a diverse set of skills and qualifications, meaning we can take on a variety of heating and plumbing projects.
Nationwide reach
While we’re rooted in Banbury and Oxfordshire, our floor milling and air source heat pump services are available across the UK.
Gas Safe, OFTEC and MCS certified
Every job is carried out in full compliance with industry standards and regulations by fully accredited engineers.
Transparent pricing
We provide clear, honest quotes with a fair breakdown of costs. No hidden fees, no vague estimates and no unpleasant surprises.
Family-run business
McGhie’s has always been a family business, and that matters. The values that come with that flow through everything we do.
Quality-first approach
Quality of workmanship has been our priority from day one. We don’t cut corners and we don’t sign off a job until we’re satisfied it’s been done properly.
Wide range of engineer skills
Our team brings together a diverse set of skills and qualifications, meaning we can take on a variety of heating and plumbing projects.
Nationwide reach
While we’re rooted in Banbury and Oxfordshire, our floor milling and air source heat pump services are available across the UK.
Gas Safe, OFTEC and MCS certified
Every job is carried out in full compliance with industry standards and regulations by fully accredited engineers.
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