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Aside from being very sustainable, ground source heat pumps have a range of advantages over other heating sources. These include:

• High efficiency: Ground source heat pumps are extremely efficient, turning a small amount of electricity into a large amount of heat. In fact, these pumps are generally 300-400% efficient.

• Safety: These pumps are much safer to use than traditional gas fired boilers.

• Low emissions: Thanks to their efficiency, ground source heat pumps have very low carbon dioxide emissions. You could even power your pump using renewable energy, creating a zero emissions system.

• Low maintenance: These pumps only need a small amount of maintenance.

• Savings: Ground source heat pumps can be expensive to buy initially. But the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme provides funding to help support households with a pump. Over time you could see amazing savings in your energy bills, more than making up for the initial investment. You can learn more about the RHI scheme in our ground source heat pump cost guide.

If you’re considering buying a ground source heat pump, it’s important you’re aware that there are some drawbacks. This can mean this type of pump isn’t well suited to every household. The disadvantages of ground source heat pumps include:

• Installation process: The network of pipes required for ground source heat pumps covers a large area. This means your installer will need to dig out a large chunk of your garden during installation.

• Cost: Initially, these pumps are expensive to install. However over time you’ll see big savings on your energy bills.

• Space: In order to properly function, a large amount of pipes need to be installed underground. If you have a small garden, it may not be possible to install a ground source heat pump.

Yes, it’s important to have your ground source heat pump serviced annually to prevent issues further down the line. Regular services can help to highlight problems like wearing of parts or leaks before the entire pump breaks down. Servicing your pump may also be essential to meet manufacturer's warranty requirements.

How often should you service a ground source heat pump?

Annual servicing is recommended unless you notice a problem with your ground source heat pump. If there is an issue, booking a service should be a priority.

What does a ground source heat pump service involve?

The service for your ground source heat pump involves checking the various parts of the system. The filters will be cleaned and a thorough inspection will be carried out on the pipes, pump and electrical supply.

While these pumps aren't cheap, the savings on energy bills means your investment could be recovered over time. The amount your ground source heat pump costs will depend on a range of factors including:

• Size of pump

• Type of pump

• Complexity of pump system

• Size of home

• Type of heat distribution system

  Our ground source heat pump cost guide covers the average price you can expect to pay for these heating systems. You’ll also find information about the different types of pump and how much you can save on energy bills. Generally, the cost of a ground source heat pump will fall between £13,000 and £35,000.

How much does it cost to service a heat pump?

Heat pump service costs are usually not too high. And when you consider that regular servicing can prevent bigger, more expensive repairs in the future, it’s definitely worth the price. The average heat pump maintenance cost is £125.

Looking for ground source heat pump servicing in DH9?

When you’ve had your pump for a year, it’s time to find a fully qualified ground source heat pump service engineer in DH9. In fact, booking your annual service for your heat pump through Checkatrade couldn't be easier.

You have two options available to find a ground source heat pump service engineer. The first is to try our free search feature to scour our list of trusted members who are recommended by your neighbours.

Alternatively, you could use our request a quote feature. This option lets us do the hard work for you. Just tell us about your job and we’ll find three professionals in your area who can provide you with quotes.