Air vs ground source heat pumps

Are air source heat pumps easier to install than ground source heat pumps?

Asked by Lou on 20th Nov 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes they certainly are, lot less work in fact, ground source is very labour intensive"
Answered on 24th Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Air source is better than ground in my estimation cost wise"
Answered on 20th Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"Yes definitely. Ground source requires alot considerations to air source. Both great ideas and sources of greener energy, both also work hand in hand together"
Answered on 20th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Much easier and cheaper, but ground source is more effective"
Answered on 1st Dec 2022 - Member since May 2020 - report
"Hi, ground source heat pumps are much more efficient, but need ground mass to run pipes."
Answered on 20th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"Hi, yes air source heat pump installation is much easier then ground source.
Also then ground source heat pump can be 2-5 times more expensive then air source is."
Answered on 20th Nov 2022 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
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