- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH52
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £2,450 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: air-to-air heat pumps in Broxburn
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Broxburn is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
A survey in Broxburn covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Top-floor rooms in Broxburn that overheat in summer gain from the cooling an air-to-air system provides.
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
- Homes where fitting radiators and pipework would be very disruptive
- Rooms that get too hot in summer as well as cold in winter
What's included
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
- Refrigerant pipe runs to each indoor unit, made and charged by an F-gas certified engineer
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
Extensions and garden rooms in Broxburn that are hard to connect to the main heating can have their own air-to-air unit.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Broxburn can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
What to budget for air-to-air heat pumps in Broxburn
These are guide prices for Edinburgh and the Lothians, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,450–£5,100 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £4,100–£8,150 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water.
How long is the heating season in Broxburn?
Broxburn has about 6 hours 58 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 36 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
How installation works in Broxburn
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Broxburn 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 Broxburn: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Broxburn?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Broxburn home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Broxburn?
A home survey in Broxburn 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.
Can you service a heat pump in Broxburn that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Broxburn, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How much sound do the indoor units make?
Indoor units are designed to run quietly, with a fan you will hear most when heating or cooling at full output. Lower fan settings and night modes reduce sound in bedrooms. Siting matters for the outdoor unit too: it needs airflow and a position that passes the MCS noise assessment. Ask to see the sound levels of the proposed units at survey.
How do I look after an air-to-air system?
Clean the indoor unit filters regularly, typically every few weeks during heavy use and following the manufacturer's guidance, and keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves and snow. Annual servicing is recommended and is often a condition of the manufacturer's warranty. Any work on the refrigerant circuit must be done by an F-gas certified engineer.