Trianco Activair air source heat pump reduces energy bills

(30/07/2009)

A Trianco Activair air source heat pump works firstly by using a small amount of electricity to drive a pump to extract the ambient heat stored in the air and then converts this, using a compressor and heat exchanger, into heat for domestic heating and hot water. Not only that, it has a proven and quantifiable output - the smaller version at least triples the amount of input used – meaning a great deal less energy is needed to heat water.

Chantal Cooke of Passion for the Planet radio station has seen a significant reduction in the price of her energy bills after having a Trianco Activair air source heat pump installed in her home.

Previously, Chantal used the gas boiler for both hot water and heating. She took a reading prior to having the 3kW Activair installed in the loft of her three-bedroom home. This was measured at 128 units per month. A year after installing the air source heat pump, the gas consumption has been reduced to 89 units per month – a 30% saving on gas bill. She now only uses the boiler for heating when she needs it.

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