It is predicted that because of the foreseeable increase in UK temperatures due to Global
Warming, more and more homeowners will be considering the installation of Air
Conditioning and Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems in their properties.
There are a number of different options available and it is quite important that you take into
account the Energy Efficiency of individual products before deciding which system to install.

Air Conditioning
Heat Pump air conditioning offers energy efficient heating. You can enjoy the perfect
constant temperature all year through, regardless of the outside conditions. It is an
environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating because it takes energy from the
outside air and brings it inside.
You have also got the added advantage of the cooling cycle during those hot and humid
summer days, plus the dehumidifier and filtration system to remove all the air born pollution
such as dust, pollen and smoke.
There are significant energy consumption reductions compared to conventional forms of
heating, the latest examples of this extremely energy efficient technology produces
approximately kW of heat energy from every kW of electricity unit used.
Remember, Heat Pumps are Energy Rated just like other electrical “white goods”. The
higher the rating (A being the highest), the lower the running costs.
Industry quoted savings in energy costs for heating with Heat Pumps instead of even the
latest generation gas boilers, varies between 15% and 35%, depending upon the specific
equipment and application.
There’s also now a wider choice for the domestic user, with portable and wall mounted
units, with no need for a bulky, external fan box unit. (move cursor over sample picture
above)

Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems
This type of Energy Efficient heating and ventilation system is not easily installed and
usually is only considered in the construction of new buildings or properties that are being
renovated, but this will surely change with improvements in technology and the demand for
energy saving products to be installed in our homes.
The basic process of heat recovery requires the installation of a heat exchanger, normally
this is located in the loft/roof space. The unit extracts stale, humid air from the wet rooms of
a house and is passed through a heat exchanger which extracts approx. 60% of heat in the
air before being expelled to the outside. Fresh filtered, clean air is then brought in from
outside, heated by passing through the heat exchanger and supplied to the habitable rooms
in the home.
Even though the initial cost for installing this type of system is quite high, there are a number
of long term benefits such as: -

(1) Reduced heating costs
(2) Cleaner air
(3) Less damp/condensation problems
(4) Safer living environment (less risk of carbon monoxide poisoning)

If you would like to find out more about available Government Grants for Energy
Efficiency work or a FREE HOME SURVEY and information for any of the above
installations or products, don’t hesitate to contact us at enquiries@hipsurv.co.uk.