- Area
- Isle of Wight
- Postcode district
- PO36
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £2,550 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about air-to-air heat pumps in Sandown
Homes around Sandown range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Installers in Sandown plan condensate drains and pipe covers so indoor and outdoor runs stay neat. A survey in Sandown covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across the Isle of Wight.
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
- Flats and apartments with storage or panel heaters
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
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
Flats in Sandown on storage or panel heaters can often switch to air-to-air without fitting radiators or pipework.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Sandown can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Air-to-air heat pumps prices in Sandown
Here are typical prices for air-to-air heat pumps in the Isle of Wight, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,550–£5,300 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £4,250–£8,500 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water. In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £2,500 towards an air-to-air system in a home, deducted from your quote where eligible.
Winter daylight and heating in Sandown
Sandown sees roughly 7 hours 58 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 29 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
From survey to switch-on in Sandown
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Sandown gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Air-to-air heat pumps in Sandown: questions
How long does installation take in Sandown?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Sandown home states the expected time.
How soon can you survey a home in Sandown?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in the Isle of Wight. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Sandown house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Sandown home.
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.
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.