Ground source heat pumps

Altereco off professional installations of ground source heat pumps - a remarkably effective way to heat your home. These alternative heating systems use thermal energy from the ground to warm your water and radiators. They do need a small amount of electricity to operate, but they work very efficiently compared to oil or gas boilers, keeping you warm on even the very coldest of days.

Heat pump technology originated in Sweden in the 1970s and is now the heating option of choice for 90% of Swedish new builds. We are proud to be working with a variety of suppliers to provide the best new technologies which have been designed to perform in countries which face longer and colder winters than we do in the UK.

How does it work?

In the UK, the earth below our feet maintains a constant temperature of about 11-12°C, all year round. This is due to its high thermal mass which means it can absorb the Sun’s heat in the Summer and store it. This means the ground remains well above the outside air temperature during the Winter.

A ground source heat pump makes the most of this natural energy; meaning that you could save up to 80% on your heating bills whilst drastically reducing your carbon footprint. Read more about ground source heat pumps in our FAQs.

A government scheme also means you could be eligible for a one off grant to help with installation costs, as well as index linked payments for 20 years. For more information see our page on the Renewable Heat Incentive.

Want to know more? Contact us using our form or call 08456 718441.