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Renewables

Renewable heating in Glasgow and Renfrewshire. Heat pumps, fitted properly.

We design and install air source heat pumps for homes across Glasgow, Renfrew, Paisley and Renfrewshire, through our partner, Alto Energy. We work out what your house needs first, then talk you through the funding that can go towards it.

Grey air source heat pump on a raised stand beside a stone wall
House first
We look at the whole house before we recommend anything.
Designed by us
We do the heating design ourselves, so the heat pump suits the building.
Funding explained
We talk you through the schemes that can go towards it.
Renewables

Where to start.

Two places to begin: the heat pump itself, and the funding that helps pay for it.

The heat loss survey

How we size a heat pump to your house.

  1. Step 01

    Survey the house

    We measure each room and record the walls, windows, loft and floor insulation and ventilation, along with your existing radiators and pipework.

  2. Step 02

    Work out the heat loss

    Each room gets its own heat loss figure. Added together, they tell us what the system has to deliver on the coldest days.

  3. Step 03

    Design the system

    We do the heating design ourselves: heat pump size, flow temperature, radiators, pipe sizes, hot water cylinder and controls. If a radiator needs to change, we'll show you which one and why before you decide.

  4. Step 04

    Install and hand over

    The system goes in through our partner, Alto Energy. Pipes are insulated, the system is set up to the design, and we take you through the controls before we leave.

What the survey covers

  • Every room measured
  • Walls, windows and insulation recorded
  • Ventilation checked
  • Existing radiators and pipework assessed
  • How you use your heating and hot water

What you get at handover

  • A heat pump sized to your house's heat loss
  • Radiators checked against the design and changed only where needed
  • Every pipe run insulated
  • The system set up to the design
  • A walk through the controls
  • A tidy house, with dust sheets down throughout the job

Recent work

The standard we install to.

See more installs
  • Heat pump indoor unit and buffer tank in a boarded loft, with insulated pipework running across the joists
    Loft install, pipework insulated
  • Heat pump indoor unit in a cupboard with insulated pipework, circulating pumps and a pressure gauge
    Indoor unit and controls
  • Copper pipework clipped in straight runs beside a hot water cylinder in a cupboard
    Cylinder pipework
  • White vertical radiator fitted to a wall, with pipework running up beside it
    Vertical radiator
Reviews

What our customers say

  • Allan & Gary installed our heat pump in April and I could not be happier with their work and knowledge. The workmanship was excellent, they kept all work areas clean and tidy. Changing from a Gas Boiler to Heat Pump can seem daunting but they would answer any question or queries I had on the system to ensure I knew how to operate it going forward and gave me confidence I was doing the right thing. Highly recommended company.

    Darryl
  • Air Source Heat Pump installed expertly. Arrived on time and worked quietly and efficiently. Work completed to a high standard. Everything left clean and tidy at the end of the day.

    Monica

Who we work for

Domestic

Heat pumps for your home

We look at the insulation, radiators, pipework and how you use your heating and hot water, then design the system around your house. While we fit it, the dust sheets stay down and everything is tidied away at the end of each day.

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Questions

Renewables questions

Is a heat pump right for my house?

It depends on the house, which is why we start with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room loses and what the system has to deliver, and we design around that. If something needs to change first, such as insulation or a radiator, we'll say so.

Why do heat pumps have a mixed reputation?

When heat pumps first came onto the market, a lot of installers hadn't been trained properly. Pipes went in uninsulated and systems weren't set up right, so they ran badly. Installed correctly, a heat pump saves you money on your energy bills.

Can I get a grant for a heat pump in Scotland?

Homeowners living in their own home can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500, with an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. Our grants and funding page explains who qualifies and what to do before work starts.

Do you still fit boilers?

Yes. A heat pump isn't the right answer for every house, and we install, service and repair boilers too. We arrange the gas work through an engineer we work with.

What areas do you cover?

We work across Glasgow, Renfrew, Paisley and Renfrewshire. If you're nearby, call 0141 673 4773 and we'll tell you straight away whether we can take it on.

Get in touch

Thinking about a heat pump? Quotes are free.

Tell us about the house and what you're after. We aim to call you back within a few hours.

  • If the house needs work first, we'll say so. A heat pump is not the right answer for every house, and we also fit boilers.
  • We talk you through the funding. Home Energy Scotland needs to give you its offer in writing before any work starts.
  • We look after your house. Dust sheets down, and everything tidied away at the end of each day.
Call or text us direct0141 673 4773enquiries@macdonaldphr.com

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