- Area
- County Down
- Postcode district
- BT23
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £2,350 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: air-to-air heat pumps in Newtownards
Homes around Newtownards range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Installers in Newtownards plan condensate drains and pipe covers so indoor and outdoor runs stay neat. A survey in Newtownards covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across County Down.
An air-to-air heat pump warms rooms directly with air, and can cool them in summer, but it does not heat your hot water.
- Households that already have, or will add, a separate source of hot water
- Rooms that get too hot in summer as well as cold in winter
- Extensions, conservatories and garden rooms
What's included
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
- Refrigerant pipe runs to each indoor unit, made and charged by an F-gas certified engineer
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
Extensions and garden rooms in Newtownards that are hard to connect to the main heating can have their own air-to-air unit.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland does not have a dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply here. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire about a home in Newtownards.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump in Northern Ireland until 31 March 2027, the same as in Great Britain. Planning and building control here follow Northern Ireland's own rules, so the survey checks the unit position against them.
Air-to-air heat pumps prices in Newtownards
Guide prices for Newtownards and the rest of County Down are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,350–£4,850 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £3,900–£7,750 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water.
Winter daylight and heating in Newtownards
Newtownards sees roughly 7 hours 15 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 17 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
The steps for air-to-air heat pumps in Newtownards
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Newtownards home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Air-to-air heat pumps in Newtownards: questions
Do you cover Comber as well as Newtownards?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Comber, which is about 4 miles south-west of Newtownards, and across County Down.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Newtownards?
A home survey in Newtownards usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
How long does installation take in Newtownards?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Newtownards home states the expected time.
Can an air-to-air heat pump heat my water?
No. An air-to-air heat pump heats and cools the air in rooms but does not produce hot water. You need a separate source, such as an existing immersion cylinder, a hot water heat pump or an electric water heater. If you want one system for heating and hot water, an air-to-water heat pump with a cylinder is the alternative.
Are air-to-air heat pumps suitable for flats?
Often, yes. They need no radiators, pipework or cylinder, so they suit flats heated by storage or panel heaters. You need a position for the outdoor unit, such as a balcony, wall bracket or ground-floor yard, and leaseholders normally need the freeholder's or management company's consent. Planning rules for flats differ by nation, so we check what applies at survey.