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Hi there

I am looking into getting an air source heat pump fitted. Can anyone recommend a good plumber to undertake the work? It seems to be quite a specialised field so would prefer to get someone in who has a lot of experience with them.

Many thanks

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Ideally you should get a MCS accredited installer (eg E&H) this means you may be able to apply for grants to help with the installation costs (although dont get excited its not much!) and will be eligible for the renewable heat tariff when it eventually comes in next year

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We have dithered about this for months because we aware that some do have problems and the climate in shetland is not ideal. However, we feel that, on balance, there are more pros than cons and that those that have ASHP's are generally happy. Having said that if anyone can offer any insight, good or bad, before we take the plunge, it would be greatly appreciated.

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We got this system put in last November and I love it. We got a firm from Orkney to do it on recommendation, I can give u their contact details if u want.

We went from storage heaters to the air source and its great to have instant heat when u want it rather than the heaters coming on at random times! Plus it's cheaper. We've got 3 units in one in kitchen, hall n sitting room n kept the panel heaters in the bedrooms. There was very little upheaval as we'll which was good. Because we have an upstairs they had to put the pipes under the floor and cut the walls to get the pipes up, but it was neatly cut so a bit o filler n paint sorted it :) if ur all on the flat they go through the loft and their is less damage to walls. If u need any more details about it such as cost etc just pm me :)

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Recommend E&H. If you decide to install one, suggest you check out the Energy Saving Trust website http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland to see if you are eligible to apply for the Renewable Heating Premium Payment. There are conditions (insulation etc) but it was worth up to £850 towards the cost of an ASHP. Also watch for the Renewable Heating Incentive scheme which is supposed to start for domestic installations before too long. Again, you have to meet various criteria, but worth checking out.

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