Water Source Heat Pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat a building because of the way they are able to move heat energy from where it is not needed to where it is needed.
The Water Source Heat Pump works in a similar way to a ground source heat pump, with the main difference that instead of extracting the heat from the ground, the heat is being extracted from a source of water.
An advantage of using a water source heat pump is that water has a much more stable seasonal temperature than air and is therefore more efficient.
A water source heat pump works by pumping water up from beneath the ground and then extracting the heat from it to heat the home.
Alternatively it can work by extracting water above the ground and then extracting the heat from it.
The costs of installing a water source heat pump can vary greatly depending on the location of the water. If the water is deep beneath the ground then this can increase cost. Materials such as pipework can also affect the cost of installation.
However, the cost savings of extracting this form of energy also need to be taken into account during the decision process.
Of course, the main thing that needs to be considered when thinking about using a water source heat pump is whether there is water in the immediate area.