Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Red Rice
Need air source heat pumps in Red Rice? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
What owners can safely do
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are normally the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Write down what you notice: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
About our air source heat pumps in Red Rice
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. We’re often asked to deal with moving away from fossil-fuel heating and not knowing whether a grant applies, across underfloor heating, hot water cylinders and air-to-air heat pumps.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Red Rice, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Place
- Red Rice (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Red Rice
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How the visit works
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Red Rice.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Getting a quote
For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the property and what you need. A few pictures make it quicker. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
Advice
What the work involves, system by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature and we look at it during the survey.
Air-to-air heat pumps
An air-to-air system heats rooms directly and can also provide cooling. Hot water needs a separate source so you’ll need another way to heat it.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by air source heat pumps, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Red Rice
Is Red Rice within the area you cover?
Yes. Red Rice is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Can you do air source heat pumps in Red Rice?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Red Rice is part of that. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
There is a £2,500 grant for air-to-air, but only under strict conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating, meet the home’s full heating demand, be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Every visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We’re also Checkatrade members.
Air source heat pumps in Red Rice: the local picture
About 68% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these. Red Rice is about 65 miles from central London, well within the area we cover from our base in East Grinstead.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Period properties close to Church of St Mary the Virgin can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we can help with air source heat pumps. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Red Rice among them. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 41 miles from Red Rice.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Local streets include Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road, all of which are in our area. Close to Red Rice, our area also takes in Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Red Rice
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School and John Hanson Community School. The closest station to Red Rice is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
From one of our customers
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead