Oil Central Heating ‘v’ Air Source Heating
PRO’S
Oil fired boilers can provide a consistent flow rate which is similar to that of a gas boiler and provide a continuous hot water supply on demand.
CON’S
As well as the obvious disadvantage of relying on a diminishing and environmentally damaging fossil fuel to run, there are also many other disadvantages associated with oil boilers.
They require a lot of space. A large tank is needed to store the oil outside as well as a boiler which must reside inside the house. The boiler produces polluting highly toxic exhaust gases.
Rising oil prices has made this method of heating your home a very expensive route. As the demand for oil continues, and the supply of oil begins to fall this is only set to rise even further.
Why consider an Air Source Heat Pump?
An Air Source Heat Pump is a good alternative to for people living in rural areas that are not connected to a mains gas supply.
The Ecodan air source heat pump works by using the solar energy in the to produce hot water.
Air source heat pumps can be used for all your heating needs from under floor heating to conventional radiators and domestic hot water, as well as swimming pools.
The Ecodan air source heat pump can be placed discreetly outside your house causing little intrusion whilst still gaining access to the heated air required.
To find out more about why an Air Source heating system is a better alternative please visit our Eco heating systems page.