AOS Blog
The Energy Efficiency Awards 2022
Tuesday 28th June 2022
AOS are thrilled to announce that we have been commended for The Renewable Heat Installer & Contractor of the Year for the East of England at the recent Energy Efficiency Awards 2022. As photographed to the left our director Tony Owen collected this prestigious award on Thursday 23rd June 2022.
Why Choose an Air Source Heat Pump?
Wednesday 4th May 2022
If you are looking for a better way to heat your home, you might want to consider having an air source heat pump installed. This is an increasingly common form of heating in the UK and beyond, and with good reason as you are about to see. But first, what exactly is an air source heat pump anyway? What Is an Air Source Heat Pump? An air source heat pump is a highly efficient way of heating a home. The device essentially extracts heat from the air outside the home…
Are Air Source Heat Pumps Noisy?
Saturday 30th April 2022
Devices which transfer available heat from the air surrounding a property are called heat pumps. An efficient pump will increase the temperature…
How Efficient Are Heat Pumps?
Thursday 24th March 2022
There are a few different options to choose from when it comes to heating your home. You can go for a gas boiler, an electric heater,…
What is the life expectancy of an air source heat pump?
Thursday 17th February 2022
Firstly Air Source Heat Pumps are incredibly resilient and most manufactures offer up to 7 year warranty which is a huge plus. On average Air Source Heat Pumps last for between 10 - 15 years however many systems have far exceeded this time frame over the years. Due to this long lifespan by the time you will require a replacement heat pump your system will have more than paid for itself and you will be in profit. Heat pumps also last just as long, if not longer than a…
What is the difference between a boiler and a heat pump?
Friday 28th January 2022
Boilers have long been established as the conventional way in which the vast majority of homes are heated, and there is a very well-established industry providing boiler repair, in addition to vast numbers of heating engineers who are experienced in boiler service requirements, among other things. In recent times, though, heat pumps have arrived on the scene as an alternative to gas and oil boilers,…
Is a Heat Pump right for heating my house?
Wednesday 15th December 2021
There is a lot of talk about heat pumps right now. Many people believe they are the best method to meet our climate change targets and get to net-zero by 2050. The government intends…
Winners of the Ecodan Innovation in Sustainability Award 2021
Sunday 21st November 2021
AOS Heating are extremely proud to announce that we have been awarded with the Ecodan Innovation in Sustainability Award 2021 by Mitsubishi Electric for all of our activities to improve our waste and carbon emissions throughout the company. Mitsubishi Electric announced an association with George Clarke as their Ecodan ambassador back in 2018. Best known for the Channel 4 programme's George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, The Home Show and Restoration Man, George is a passionate advocate of design excellence and high levels of quality in the construction industry. AOS managing director…
Everything You Need To Know About The Government's Upcoming £5,000 Heat Pump Grant
Friday 19th November 2021
Following the closure of the Green Homes Grant earlier in 2021, the latest Government scheme to help build carbon-neutral homes has been revealed. But what exactly is the £5,000 Air Heat Pump Grant? Our simple guide will answer all the key questions, including: • What is the Heat Pump Grant? • Who is eligible for the Heat Pump Grant? • When does the Heat Pump Grant come into effect? • What happens when the heat pump costs more than the limit? • How do I apply for…
Why air source heat pumps are increasing in popularity?
Tuesday 19th October 2021
As people aim to be more eco-friendly, renewable energy sources for the home are becoming more popular. One of these green energy options is an air source heat pump. These pumps take heat from the air outside and use it to heat your home and hot water. They can help you to make your energy use more efficient, and you can save money while being kind to the environment. Air source heat pumps are increasing in popularity. In some countries, such as France, Italy, and Sweden, air source heat pumps are already very…
How to save money of your energy bills
Monday 23rd August 2021
One of the biggest questions we have during adult life is how to save money on our gas, electric, and water…
At home with a heat pump: 'It makes hot water when it's freezing outside'
Tuesday 17th August 2021
On Tuesday 17th August 2021 AOS were featured in an article which appeared online in the Guardian newspaper. John and Carol Deed, Thriplow, Cambs "We had an air source heat pump fitted in January 2020 and it has proven to be a really good decision," says John Deed, a former marketing executive in the car industry. Deed and his wife Carol…
