Modern Home Must-Haves: eco-friendly air source heat pumps
Today’s trends and insights on modern homes
What does a modern home look like to you?
In the 90s, it might have been salmon pink bathrooms and frilly curtains.
Today’s preferences include open-plan living spaces, triple glazed windows, and air conditioning. To see which true essentials people are looking for in modern homes, we at Daikin conducted extensive research amongst UK consumers and discovered the following results:
- 81% believe environmentally-friendly features like a heat pump, EV charging points, and solar panels are essential.
- 94% feel a responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.
- 81% wish their homes were more eco-friendly.
- Buildings account for 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, with two-thirds from residential heating.
Laurence Llewellyn shares: What are Modern Home Must-Haves?
Going green can increase your home's value by 15%
Installing environmentally friendly heating and energy solutions in your property makes it more attractive to buyers and can increase its value. According to Rightmove, a property moving from an EPC rating of F to a C could increase its value by an average of 15%, or almost £56,267 when looking at the national average asking price.
Why switch to a heat pump?
An air source heat pump can replace or enhance your existing central heating system to heat, cool and provide hot water for your home. It’s the sustainable way to save money, future-proof your home, and reduce your carbon footprint.
Daikin air source heat pumps at work: Hayfield Homes
Residential building company Hayfield Homes is leading the way in building eco-friendly properties and a proud Daikin partner. Each home they construct includes Daikin air source heat pumps, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable living.
Creating a calm, quiet home with a heat pump
The world is getting louder, and we all need a peaceful home to retreat to. Daikin's Altherma 3 H HT heat pump, the quietest high-temperature heat pump on the market, is now Quiet Mark certified. Enhanced with a double injection compressor and single fan, it operates at just 54 dB(A) – as quiet as a refrigerator.
Mythbusters: Setting the record straight on heat pumps
Still need convincing? There are many misconceptions about heat pumps. Let’s bust some myths!
Myth 1: People think they’re expensive. But thanks to government funding, they can now cost less than a standard boiler.
Myth 2: No, they’re really not noisy. Daikin heat pumps operate at around 60 decibels (similar to an electric toothbrush).
Myth 3: Are they large and unsightly? Not anymore. They’re more compact than ever and can be sited discreetly outside your home.
Myth 4: They’re not just for heating. Many heat pumps also provide cooling, offering year-round comfort.
Myth 5: Only suitable for new homes? Think again. Heat pumps can be integrated into virtually any property, old or new.
Myth 6: Maintenance really isn’t a big issue. Heat pumps simply require annual servicing, similar to boilers.
Myth 7: Worried they can’t cope with cold winters? Daikin heat pumps operate efficiently in temperatures as low as -25°C.
Ready to get started and create your modern home?
Get in touch with one of our heat pump specialists to find out if a Daikin air source heat pump is right for you.
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