How to Install Ground Source Heat Pump

Ground source heat pumps (GSHP) can be installed on a property if there is adjacent land available. The land footprint required for a ground source heat pump is typically 1-2 times the footprint of the property it will heat. Alternatively, it can be installed by drilling one or more deep boreholes. This solution is highly suitable for detached properties in rural areas, and it can also be economically viable for large urban properties with limited land.

Ground source heat pumps are highly effective because the ground maintains a relatively stable thermal temperature, which is seasonally replenished by the sun. These systems circulate a brine, which is heated underground and then returns to a heat exchange unit, transferring that heat into water used for heating a building. Once installed, this technology is incredibly efficient, as the only energy used is for circulating the brine through the pumps. Like air source heat pumps, it works effectively at temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius. However, it operates more efficiently and can be run at higher internal temperatures, making it a viable option for properties with less insulation.

To install, obtain three quotes from local installers who are MSC registered.