Heat Pumps and Air Source Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps For Energy Efficient Heating

At National Heater Shops, we offer a wide range of heat pumps and air source heat pumps - suitable for year round use in both residential or commercial spaces. These heat pumps are ideal for keeping spaces warm during winter, and cold during summers.

These units are designed with comfort and efficiency in mind, ensuring they are suitable for homeowners and businesses. With both heating and cooling capabilities, these units suit a wide variety of applications.

With options available from reputable, reliable brands such as Olimpia, ElectriQ and Air Conditioning Centre amongst others. The brands and manufacturers we carry are trustworthy, reputable and produce robust units suitable for long term use.

Why Choose A Heat Pump?

Heat pumps offer an energy efficient and cost effective climate control solution. As a result, they are gaining popularity. There are many benefits to installing a heat pump, including:

• Energy Efficiency: Heat pumps transfer hot air rather than generate it, making them efficient.

• Cost Effective: By avoiding the use of combustion, heat pumps do not use as much energy and therefore remain a less expensive option.

• Lower Environmental Impact: Heat pumps help to reduce greenhouse gases and support broader sustainability initiatives.

• Reliable Heating: Heat pumps are engineered to operate effectively across a wide range of outdoor temperatures.

• Flexible and Scalable: Heat pumps can be installed in a variety of different homes or facilities.

What Is A Heat Pump?

A heat pump is a highly efficient heating system that transfers thermal energy from one location to another rather than generating heat through combustion. As a result, these units simply move air rather than generate heat.

Heat pumps can provide dependable indoor heating whilst consuming significantly less energy than other traditional heating systems.

Air source heat pumps extract heat energy from the outside air and transfer it into a building’s heating system. These units work even in colder outdoor temperatures as ambient heat can be utilised to provide reliable indoor comfort.

Heat pumps work by extracting heat from outside. This is achieved through the use of a liquid refrigerant which absorbs the thermal energy from outside. These units contain a compressor which then increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant being pumped through the unit, where it is then passed through a heat exchanger to release warm air into the intended space.

In heat pump air conditioners, these units can also reverse this process which allows them to cool areas as well.

Heat Pump Solutions For Homeowners

Homeowners are finding heat pumps to be increasingly reliable and helpful. As a result, they are becoming more popular as a long term heating solution.

A residential heat pump can help:

• Improve overall energy efficiency

• Reduce dependence on fossil fuels

• Lower household energy bills

• Delivery consistent indoor temperatures

• Support property energy performance goals

• Integrate with renewable energy systems

In 2025, the UK Government launched the heat pump campaign to help promote the benefits of heat pumps and slowly phase out fossil fuel burners.

Commercial Heat Pump Solutions

For commercial contractors, facilities managers, developers and other HVAC professionals, the range of heat pump systems we provide are designed for a variety of applications.

Commercial heat pumps can help to support:

• Office buildings

• Retail environments

• Schools and universities

• Healthcare facilities

• Hotels and hospitality venues

• Industrial premises

• Multi-unit residential developments such as apartments

By improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs, heat pumps can help businesses meet sustainability targets whilst maintaining occupant comfort.

If you need help choosing the best heat pump for yourself or your project, contact us or speak to our friendly sales team for advice.

You can also use our heating calculator to calculate how effectively a heating unit can warm the desired space.

Heat Pump FAQs

What are air source heat pumps?

Air source heat pumps are systems that extract heat from the outdoor air and transfer it indoors for heating purposes. They are amongst the most popular heat pump technologies due to their efficiency.

Are heat pumps energy efficient?

Yes. Heat pumps are generally considered one of the most energy efficient heating technologies available because they transfer heat instead of creating it directly from fuel combustion. For energy efficient spot heating, check out our selection of indoor infrared heaters.

Can air source heat pumps work in cold weather?

Yes. Modern air source heat pumps are designed to be capable of operating efficiently even in low outdoor temperatures and can provide reliable heating throughout the year.

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