- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- LS18
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £2,350 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about air-to-air heat pumps in Horsforth
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Horsforth is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Installers in Horsforth plan condensate drains and pipe covers so indoor and outdoor runs stay neat. Extensions and garden rooms in Horsforth that are hard to connect to the main heating can have their own air-to-air unit.
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
- Extensions, conservatories and garden rooms
- Flats and apartments with storage or panel heaters
What's included
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
- Commissioning, MCS certificate and the air-to-air grant claim in England and Wales where eligible
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
For terraced homes in Horsforth, the outdoor unit can often sit in a rear yard with tidy pipe runs to each room.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Horsforth 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 Horsforth
Here are typical prices for air-to-air heat pumps in West Yorkshire, 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 | £2,350–£4,900 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £3,900–£7,850 |
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.
Designing for Horsforth's winters
Horsforth sees roughly 7 hours 24 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 07 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 Horsforth
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Horsforth 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 Horsforth: questions
How long does installation take in Horsforth?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Horsforth home states the expected time.
Do you cover Yeadon as well as Horsforth?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Yeadon, which is about 3 miles north-west of Horsforth, and across West Yorkshire.
Can you service a heat pump in Horsforth that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Horsforth, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
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.
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.