Air to water heat pump
The most common type in Ireland. An outdoor unit takes heat from the outside air and moves it into the water for your heating.
Heat Pump Installation in Louth (Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee)
Heat pump installation for homes in County Louth that want to move off oil or gas. A heat pump works best in a well-insulated house with radiators or underfloor heating sized for lower water temperatures, so the first step is finding out whether your house is ready.
- Air to water heat pumps
- All of County Louth
- Ask for a written quote
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Is your house ready?
Heat pump installation in Louth starts with heat loss
A heat pump runs at a lower water temperature than an oil or gas boiler, gently and for longer. That suits a house that holds its heat. In a draughty house with small radiators it struggles, and the running costs show it.
- Insulation and airtightness. Attic, walls and windows matter more than the heat pump brand.
- Radiators or underfloor. Some radiators may need to be larger to deliver the same heat at a lower temperature. Underfloor heating suits a heat pump well.
- Hot water. A heat pump heats a cylinder, so there needs to be room for one.
- The outdoor unit. It needs a spot with good airflow, away from bedroom windows and the neighbours.
If you plan to claim the SEAI heat pump grant, the home normally needs an independent technical assessment of its heat loss first, and the grant has to be approved before any work starts. Rules and amounts change, so check the current scheme on seai.ie.
Applying for a grant? Do not start any work before the grant is approved, and check that the installer is on SEAI's list of registered contractors before you sign anything. Both are SEAI requirements, and missing either can cost you the grant.
Questions to settle before a quote
- The BER of the house, if you have one
- Has the attic and wall insulation been done?
- Which rooms have radiators, and how big are they?
- Where could a hot water cylinder go?
- Where could the outdoor unit sit?
- Are you applying for an SEAI grant?
What is involved
The parts of a heat pump installation
A heat pump is a whole heating system, not a boiler swap. These are the pieces a proper installation covers.
Hot water cylinder
A heat pump heats water into a cylinder, sized for the household, often with a backup immersion.
Radiators and underfloor
Emitters sized for lower flow temperatures. This is where an installation succeeds or disappoints.
Controls
Weather compensation and simple controls that let the heat pump run steadily, instead of on and off like a boiler.
Placement and planning
Most domestic heat pumps in Ireland do not need planning permission, but conditions apply to where the unit goes. Check with Louth County Council if unsure.
Grant paperwork
The homeowner applies for the SEAI grant, the installer must be SEAI registered, and the work has to match what was approved.
Heat pump or new boiler?
An honest comparison
A heat pump makes most sense in a well-insulated house, especially one coming off oil, where the grant helps with the cost. In a poorly insulated house the money is often better spent on insulation first, and a heat pump later.
If your oil or gas boiler has failed and you need heat this winter, a boiler replacement may be the practical answer for now. Either way, it is worth knowing your options before you decide.
1. Tell us about the house
Age, insulation, BER if known, current heating and whether you are applying for a grant.
2. Check it is ready
Heat loss, radiators, cylinder space and the outdoor unit position looked at first.
3. Get a written quote
A written quote listing the heat pump, cylinder, radiator changes and controls.
Heat pumps sized for the house, not the brochure
Air to water heat pumps for homes across County Louth.
Where we work
Heat Pump Installation across County Louth
Drogheda
Heat pump installation Drogheda, for homes moving off gas or oil.
Dundalk
Heat pump installation Dundalk, including newer and retrofitted homes.
Ardee
Heat pumps around Ardee and mid-Louth, where many homes are coming off oil.
Louth
Heat pump installation for Louth village, Dunleer, Clogherhead and Carlingford.
Heat Pump Installation questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a heat pump work in an older house?
It can, if the house is insulated well enough and the radiators are sized for lower temperatures. A heat loss assessment answers this before you spend anything.
Do I need new radiators?
Not always. Some rooms may need a larger radiator to give the same heat at a lower water temperature. The assessment shows which ones.
Is there a grant for a heat pump?
Yes, SEAI runs a heat pump grant for qualifying homes. It normally needs a technical assessment first and approval before work starts. Check the current rules and amounts on seai.ie.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Typically several days, longer if radiators are being changed or a cylinder is being moved. The quote should say.
Is a heat pump expensive to run?
It depends on how well the house holds heat, how the system is set up and your electricity tariff. A well-designed system in an insulated house is usually cheap to run. A badly designed one is not.