An air to air heat pump heats (and cools) your home by moving warmth between indoor and outdoor air. Wall-mounted indoor units distribute comfortable temperatures room by room, no radiators required. They're efficient, quiet and increasingly popular in UK homes. WorldsEnergy installs air to air systems across Essex, London and nationwide.
What is an air to air heat pump?
Heat pumps capture energy from the air, a free, renewable resource that's available even when temperatures drop. An air to air system uses this to warm indoor spaces via fan units. Many models also reverse the cycle in summer for cooling. For hot water and central heating via radiators, see our air to water heat pumps or ground source systems.
How do air to air heat pumps work?
An outdoor unit extracts heat from the air and transfers it indoors. Indoor units blow warm air into your rooms. The process is similar to air conditioning; in fact, many systems heat and cool, giving you year-round comfort from one installation.
When is air to air the right choice?
Air to air suits properties where you want flexible room-by-room control, or where a full wet heating system isn't practical. They're ideal for supplementary heating, conversions, offices and homes that don't need a hot water solution from the heat pump. If you need radiators and hot water, air to water is the better fit.
Air to water heat pumps we install
Do heat pumps work in the UK climate?
Absolutely. Modern air to air, air to water and ground source heat pumps operate efficiently well below freezing, some down to -20°C. They're standard in Scandinavia, where winters make ours look tame. If heat pumps work in Sweden (where 97% of new builds include them), they'll work here too.
Air to air heat pump installation in Essex and the UK
We mount the outdoor unit where airflow is unobstructed and position indoor units for even coverage across your property in Essex, London or elsewhere in the UK. Installation is typically quicker than a full wet system, and we'll walk you through operation and maintenance before we leave. Get in touch for a free survey and quote.
Common questions
What is the difference between air to air and air to water heat pumps?
Air to air systems heat (and often cool) rooms directly via indoor fan units. Air to water systems heat water for radiators, underfloor circuits and hot taps. Choose air to air for flexible room control; choose air to water for whole-home heating and hot water.
Can air to air heat pumps cool as well as heat?
Many air to air heat pumps reverse their cycle in summer to provide cooling, giving year-round comfort from one installation.
Is air to air suitable for a whole house?
Air to air works well for room-by-room control, extensions, offices and homes where a wet heating system is not practical. For central heating and hot water across the whole property, air to water or ground source is usually the better fit.
