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Daikin air source heat pump in a 1965 - 1982 property

Paul

About me
I think the heat pump which provides several times the heat it consumes is a clear winner. If these visits can increase confidence and acceptance of this new technology then they are well worth it and I am pleased to do them. The heat pump is a more controllable, quieter and pleasant way of heating the house than the gas boiler it replaced.

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e-mail or text is best - I will normally respond within 24 hours.

Joined the network in 2024

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About this property

Hemel Hempstead, HP3

3 bedrooms

Air source heat pump

EPC rating: C (78 %)

Cost of energy bills per year: £90 / month dual fuel

Installing the system

The property was built in 1971, and has cavity walls that have been filled, most windows have primary double glazing but two of them have just secondary double glazing. The heat pump was installed in January 2024 and replaced the gas boiler which dated from the 1980s.

Changes made to the property:

 - Six of the nine radiators were replaced with new ones as part of the installation,
 - an ornamental gas fire in the lounge was removed and the chimney blocked up, and it has now been capped.
 - the cold water and header tank in the loft were removed and the system now operates at mains pressure. Following this I had extra loft insulation particularly in the areas of the loft where the tanks were.

Living with a heat pump

I also have solar power. The removal of the water tanks from the loft has made it much easier to access the inverter for maintenance.

Heat Pump model EDLA08EV3.

I made a video about the installation which gives alot of detail about how well it works. Its called "Heat without the Guilt - My Heat Pump Story" and you can find it on YouTube at https://youtu.be/7jg6BltGhlU

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Park on driveway if you wish.