Heat Pumps
ambientAIR designs and installs commercial heat pump systems for retail chains, gyms, restaurants, hotels and commercial premises across the UK. Whether it is a new installation or a retrofit to replace an existing gas boiler, the team will assess the building, design the right system and manage the full installation from survey through to commissioning.
With engineers working across the UK, ambientAIR delivers commercial heat pump design, installation and retrofit projects nationwide.
A heat pump does not generate heat, it moves it. By extracting heat from the outside air or the ground and transferring it into the building, a heat pump can deliver efficient heating without burning fossil fuels.
For every unit of electricity a heat pump consumes, it typically delivers three to four units of heat. This makes heat pumps significantly more efficient than traditional gas boilers or electric heating systems, which burn or convert energy directly into heat rather than transferring it.
In warmer months the process can be reversed, with the heat pump extracting heat from the building and transferring it outside, providing cooling as well as heating from a single system
Heat pumps run on electricity and produce no direct emissions on site. When combined with renewable electricity, they offer a genuinely low carbon heating solution, essential for businesses working towards net zero targets and decarbonisation goals.
Heat pumps typically cost less to run than gas boilers due to their efficiency. As electricity becomes greener and gas prices remain volatile, the cost savings are likely to increase over time.
Most commercial heat pumps can reverse their operation to provide cooling in summer, delivering year round climate control from a single system and removing the need for separate heating and cooling equipment.
With gas boilers set to be phased out in new builds and stricter regulations on carbon emissions on the horizon, heat pumps represent a future proof investment for commercial buildings. Installing now puts businesses ahead of incoming legislation and rising energy costs.
For businesses with decarbonisation commitments or sustainability targets, commercial heat pump installations deliver measurable reductions in carbon emissions, helping businesses demonstrate genuine progress towards net zero
Heat pumps are one of the most effective ways to decarbonise a commercial building, but choosing between air source and ground source can be confusing. Here is a straightforward breakdown to help inform the decision.
An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it into the building for heating. The same system can reverse the process to provide cooling in warmer months. Air source heat pumps work efficiently even in cold weather and are relatively straightforward to install, making them the most common choice for commercial buildings.
A ground source heat pump extracts heat from the ground through a network of pipes buried beneath the surface. Because ground temperature remains relatively consistent throughout the year, ground source heat pumps can be highly efficient. However they require more space for installation and involve more disruption during the installation process.
For most commercial and retail premises across the UK, air source heat pumps are the practical choice. They are cost effective to install, require less space and still deliver significant reductions in carbon emissions compared to traditional gas boilers. Ground source can offer efficiency advantages for larger sites with available land, but the higher installation cost and disruption needs to be weighed up carefully.
Finding out whether a heat pump is the right solution for a building starts with a site assessment. The ambientAIR team works with retail chains, gyms, restaurants, hotels and commercial premises across the UK, delivering commercial heat pump design, installation and retrofit projects from single sites to nationwide rollouts.