GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP REPLACEMENT

If you need a ground source heat pump replacement, the great news is that your existing ground collector array can almost certainly be re-used with a new ground source heat pump.

If you have an existing IVT Greenline ground source heat pump that requires replacement, please get in touch today; replacing a ground source heat pump is often more affordable than you think.

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STEPS TO REPLACE YOUR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP

Replacing your ground source heat pump with Alto Energy is simple:

  1. Contact our Technical Team today by calling 01993 220699 or by completing this form and providing some information about your existing ground source heat pump.

  2. Prior to specifying a replacement ground source heat pump, our technical team will carry out a range of checks to make sure that the existing ground collector and heating distribution systems have been operating efficiently and to your satisfaction.

  3. You will be provided with a free quotation, which will including your £1,500 trade-in discount (for existing service customers), as well as an estimate for the installation costs for the replacement ground source heat pump.

  4. One of our Alto Assured installation partners will contact you to provide a fixed price for installation.

  5. Once you decide to proceed, we will arrange delivery of your ground source heat pump, and our installation partner will then complete the installation.

  6. Upon completion, we will collect the old ground source heat pump, and you will be issued with your handover pack, which of course includes your new warranty.


IVT GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP REPLACEMENT

If you require a replacement IVT ground source heat pump, contact our expert technical time today. Our team will provide you with the right advice as to whether you should consider repair or replacement, and will provide a specification for a suitable ground source heat pump to replace your existing one.

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WHY CHOOSE TO UPGRADE YOUR HEAT PUMP?

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  • By upgrading to the latest generation of ground source heat pump, you get all the benefits of the latest technological advancements. Featuring low-energy circulation pumps and easily capable of achieving flow temperatures up to 65C, our current range of ground source heat pumps perform better than any that have come before.

  • Every heat pump supplied and commissioned by Alto Energy comes with a genuine parts and labour warranty. Our coverage includes:

    • Ground Source Heat Pumps: 5-year parts and labour warranty

    • Air Source Heat Pumps: 7-year parts and labour warranty

  • Installing a new ground source heat pump attracts zero-rated VAT, meaning you don’t pay any VAT whatsoever on the supply, installation and commissioning of a replacement ground source heat pump. This is in contract to the standard 20% VAT rate that is paid on any repair work. This represents a significant saving, and is a very important consideration to be paid when assessing the decision between repairing or replacing your ground source heat pump.

  • Through our network of approved installation partners, Alto Energy will organise the delivery of your new ground source heat pump, the disconnection and collection of your old ground source heat pump, and installation of your new ground source heat pump onto the existing connections. If you are looking at making alterations to the existing ground loop or distribution system, this is possible however we recommend you contact us at an early stage to discuss this.

  • Anyone who takes up our ground source heat pump recycling scheme offer will also get their first year service free of charge. To claim this, you will need to sign up to one of our heat pump service plans. For customers already on a service plan, you won’t need to do anything, your direct debit will simply be paused for 12 months before resuming again after the free service has been completed.

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP REPLACEMENT

How long does it take to replace a ground source heat pump?

Provided you have been happy with the performance of the existing heat pump, and our technical checks confirm that everything is satisfactory with the existing ground array and heating distribution system, it is usually possible to replace a ground source heat pump within just a few days. Of course, this is subject to installer availability, which during busier times of year can be longer.

Can I use the existing ground collector?

Usually, yes. Our technical team will review all available data about the long-term performance of your existing ground collector to ensure that it has operated effectively. We will also inspect recent service reports. Provided that it has performed well, the existing collector can typically be reused with the new ground source heat pump. During installation, our engineers will usually add cleaner to the ground loop to ensure it is free of contamination and ready for another heat pump system.

Is my model of IVT ground source heat pump still available?

We do hold limited stocks of IVT ground source heat pumps, however we also maintain large stocks of the Viessmann range. Viessmann was selected following an extensive procurement process, where we aimed to identify the closest like-for-like replacement for the older IVT models from a manufacturer known globally for quality and technical support. Our experienced technical team will ensure that the right system is supplied for your property.

Why Viessmann?

We identified Viessmann ground source heat pumps as the ideal replacement for IVT units because they share several key characteristics, including:

  • Similar physical dimensions
  • Comparable connection positions for simpler installation with minimal system changes
  • Equivalent compressor outputs

In addition, Viessmann offers UK-based technical support and a user-friendly app that provides greater system connectivity.