20 March 2024
- Digital tool is first of its kind
- Heatpumpkit.com helps design a heat pump solution in minutes
- Ensures heating engineers have all the components they need for installation
- Averaging 400 users per day since launch
As part of its commitment to simplifying the specification and installation of energy-efficient technologies, City Plumbing has unveiled a brand-new online air source heat pump kit builder, marking a first of its kind in the industry.
Accessible at heatpumpkit.com, this innovative tool allows users to identify the most suitable heat pump system for a property in just four easy steps, followed by assembling a complete kit of all the necessary components required by the heating engineer for a seamless installation.
Developed by City Plumbing’s in-house digital and heat pump technical teams, heatpumpkit.com helps users select a suitable air source heat pump system for a property, with sufficient output based on its heat loss. “Getting the right system, with all components needed to complete the install for a home is the first step for a heating engineer, so we’ve made it easier by building their online basket with all products required," explains Hemal Morjaria, Managing Director of City Plumbing’s Renewables and Electrical division.
“There’s a belief that heat pumps aren’t suitable for many types of homes or that they don’t perform as expected once installed, but that’s often down to not choosing the right system for the home and the customer’s needs at the start. Our new tool takes that pain away.”
After calculating heat loss, heatpumpkit.com offers users a selection of trusted brands, followed by a range of heat pump systems that meet the necessary output requirements. The final step involves choosing the appropriate cylinder size before the tool assembles a complete kit for the installer, offering options for collection or delivery from a local City Plumbing branch, along with clear visibility of pricing and stock availability.
Hemal continued: “With our new kit builder, gone is the worry that you might have bought a cable or fitting that’s not compatible or forgotten a part. Plus, as it integrates with City Plumbing’s national stock checker, it saves the installer precious time going on separate journeys for different parts or making multiple trips to get everything they need.”
heatpumpkit.com launched in late February and has already received huge interest. “We’re currently getting around 400 visitors per day who want to design and build an air source heat pump system. It just shows the increasing interest and demand for renewable technologies as well as the need for a tool that does all the leg work for you.”
The new kit builder is the latest in a series of support for heating engineers who are making the transition to lower-temperature heating systems. For more information including details of MCS-accredited training courses, visit: https://eecityplumbing.co.uk/.
