Heat Pumps in South Devon: What We Fit, What We Service, and Whether One Suits Your Home

Yes — Teign Gas fits and services air source heat pumps alongside our gas work. They suit more South Devon homes than people think, but they're not right for every property, and we won't pretend otherwise.

How they work in plain English: instead of burning gas to make heat, a heat pump moves heat from the outside air into your home — like a fridge running in reverse. Even in January there's heat in the air to harvest, which is why they can deliver three or more units of heat for every unit of electricity used.

When they work brilliantly: well-insulated homes, properties off the gas grid (lots of rural Devon runs on oil), homes with underfloor heating or correctly sized radiators, and households planning solar panels. When a gas boiler still wins: very poorly insulated homes where upgrading the fabric first makes more sense.

On cost: the unit and installation cost more upfront than a boiler swap, though government grants can take a significant chunk off for eligible homes — ask us what's currently available. Running costs depend on your electricity tariff versus gas price; we'll give you an honest comparison for your house, not a sales pitch.

Already have one? We service heat pumps too — refrigerant checks, filter cleans and system health checks keep efficiency high. Thinking about one? Book a free quote and we'll survey your home properly: insulation, radiators, hot water needs, the lot.