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…
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 of this air to make it a useful source of energy for a home or property. All heating products make some sort of noise, but heat pumps are usually quieter than fossil fuel boilers. Most Modern…
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, or a heat pump. Heat Pump Benefits Of these three choices, the heat pump is the most efficient. It's up to four times more efficient than gas boilers and electric heaters! So, if you're looking for a way to heat your home that won't…
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…
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, and they have been rapidly growing in popularity. So what are the real differences between boilers and heat pumps? Heat pumps The key benefit of heat pumps is that they are a source of renewable energy and have a significantly lower associated carbon footprint. Heat pumps also have a significantly better COP (Coefficient of Performance) score than 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 to install 600,000 of them into UK homes every year. Heat pumps are undoubtedly efficient and will contribute to reducing carbon emissions. How do heat pumps work? An air-source heat pump resembles an air conditioning unit installed outside the residence; however, it works similarly to a refrigerator in reverse and functions as a boiler, in that it produces…
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 Tony & general manager Charlotte were lucky enough to be presented with the award…
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…
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…
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 bills at home. Being more eco-friendly is an important feat for us these days, but also saving money on our bills is an important thing to consider. Today we are going to take a look at some of the ways you can save money on your energy this year. Use an air source heat pump If you have never heard of a heat pump before - this can be a useful tool to install on the side of your home. An air source heat pump will absorb heat from the…
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…
