A screed is a layer of concrete that covers the underfloor heating pipes and becomes the floor of your house.

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Q: Will it work in older homes?

Yes, a Midea Heat Pump can be retrofitted into older homes, especially when combined with insulation upgrades to improve overall energy efficiency. Our expert team can determine the best setup to maximise performance in your home.

Q: How does a heat pump work?

A heat pump extracts heat from the outside air (even in cold weather) and transfers it indoors to provide heating and hot water. These systems work using electricity but deliver far more energy in heat than they consume, making them a highly efficient home heating solution.

Q: Where does the indoor unit go?

The indoor unit can be located anywhere within your house. This is in place of your conventional copper cylinder in your hot press. It is designed to look like a tall fridge and will blend in nicely with kitchen units or utility units.

Q: What is the difference in heat pumps (Mono vs. Split)?

A Monobloc heat pump is a single unit heat pump located outside your home. It heats your water outside the dwelling and sends in the warm water to heat your home. These monobloc heat pumps would be slightly cheaper to buy and install. However, the big drawback is that you are heating your water outside the house which, in winter, the heat pump will have to work harder and therefore will be more expensive to run as the water may cool down before it enters your house. A Split heat pump works differently to a monobloc heat pump mentioned above. A split heat pump, has the condenser (this collects the heat from the air) and sends in the heated gas (not water) into your house to what we call the indoor unit. (This is where the hot gas heats your water). The indoor unit also houses your hot water cylinder (water for your showers and taps). As all the heated water is contained within the building, the split systems would be considered cheaper to run.