Your new heating and hot water guide
Using your ground source heat pump (GSHP) system
This guide explains how to use your ground source heat pump (GSHP) to heat your home and provide hot water.
We’ve installed this system to:
- keep your home warm and comfortable
- provide heating and hot water all year round
- improve energy efficiency
It may work differently from heating systems you’ve used before, so please read this guide carefully.
What is a ground source heat pump (GSHP)?
A ground source heat pump is an energy-efficient system that uses heat from the ground to warm your home.
It works by moving heat from the ground into your home via pipes. These then feed into your radiators and hot water tank. In simple terms, it takes heat from the ground and uses it to warm your home and water.
Using your GSHP heating and hot water system
Our video guides and guide book explain:
- the parts of your system
- setting the clock timer and changing hot water times
- adjusting the temperature of your heating and hot water
- money saving tips to help reduce energy costs
Watch the videos below, and download the guide book for full information.
Instruction and information videos:
Shaun's experience
Shaun, a Salix Homes customer, explains the benefits of the new Ground Source Heat Pump system.
Hear him talk about the installation, how his home is now much warmer, and his heating costs much lower.