There are countless cases where high-quality pumps end up performing poorly simply because they were installed in a rush or without attention to important details. And, as always, the user is the one who suffers with higher bills, strange noises, or rooms that heat unevenly. You need proper air source heat pump installation done by an expert to avoid the following:

Choosing the Wrong Pump from the Start

This is the most common issue. Many people pick their pump based on floor area, they look at how many square meters their home has and decide how powerful the pump should be. But things aren’t that simple. Two houses of the same size can have completely different heating needs: one might be well insulated, the other not at all; one may be on a flat plain, the other in the mountains; one has large south-facing windows, the other has none. All these factors drastically change the calculation.

If the pump is too small, it will run constantly and still won’t reach the desired temperature, but if it’s too large, it will keep turning on and off every few minutes, increasing energy consumption and wear. It’s a mistake that doesn’t show right away, but you’ll feel it over time, especially on your energy bills.

Poorly Planned Installation

A heat pump isn’t like a traditional boiler that you simply connect to the pipes and it “just works.” It’s a system that has to be designed as a whole. If the hot water distribution isn’t properly balanced, or if key components such as the hydraulic separator, balancing valve, or circulation pump are missing, you’ll end up with some rooms too warm and others too cold.

And it’s not because the pump itself is bad, but because the installation wasn’t thought through carefully. It’s like owning a great car but having one tire underinflated, no matter how good the engine is, it won’t drive smoothly.

Installing the Outdoor Unit “Where There’s Space”

It might sound trivial, but the placement of the outdoor unit matters enormously. If it’s installed in a corner with no ventilation, too close to a wall, or under a roof edge where snow collects, efficiency drops immediately.

There have even been cases where the unit was placed right next to a bedroom wall, and the vibrations could be heard all night. An air source heat pump installation expert knows exactly how to position it, on a solid base, with vibration dampers, protected from the wind, and easily accessible for maintenance.

Skipping Small but Important Details

Many installers skip over things that “don’t seem important”:

• The buffer tank, which stabilizes temperature and protects the compressor
• The proper antifreeze mixture, without which the system could freeze
• Full air bleeding, to prevent air pockets from blocking water circulation

Skipping Proper Commissioning and Testing

Many issues start right at the end, when everything is installed and “ready to go.” If the system isn’t tested properly, if the pressure isn’t checked, if the flow temperature or heating curve aren’t adjusted the pump will consume more energy and heat unevenly.

Then comes the user training part. Many people get their system installed but are never taught how it actually works, so they start adjusting settings “by feel,” changing things in the app, trying different modes at night, until the system becomes a mess.

How to Avoid All These Headaches

The truth is simple, air sourch heat pump installation should be done only by great teams like Expert Heating Solutions. They analyze every detail beforehand, from the heat demand and proper placement to the final adjustments and commissioning.

With the right professionals, everything becomes easy!