In this article, the 22 heat pumps we cover are:
- Daikin Altherma 3 R W
- Daikin Altherma 3 R F
- Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH2O
- Her reasons for hiring trades herself instead of hiring a builder
- Direct labour new build top tips including how to keep to the budget
- How family members helped throughout the process
- The build schedule from start to finish
- Design changes to suit the budget
- Shadow gap details
- How to use furniture placement to help with the design
- Tackling the interior design after the house has been built
Overview
Plot size: 3 acres
House size: 3,100 sqft excl void space, garage and outdoor roofed areas
Bedrooms: 4
Heating and hot water: air to water heat pump
Ventilation: central mechanised extract (demand controlled)
Construction: blockwork (cavity wall)
BER: A2
How did the direct labour new build project get started?
Daikin Altherma 3 R range
Thanks to its single fan, the height is reduced, and its black grille makes it fit discretely in all kind of exteriors.
Daikin Altherma 3 R W
Wall Mounted Unit
- Flexible and compact unit with no side clearance
- Combine with a separate domestic hot water tank (up to 500 litres, with or without solar support)
- Modern and stylish design
Price: Starting €4,000
Daikin Altherma 3 R F
Floor Standing Unit
- Compact unit with a small installation footprint
- All components and connections are factory mounted
- Minimum electrical input for a continuous hot water supply
- Can include a Bizone model to regulate two temperature zones simultaneously
- Modern and stylish design available in white or silver
Price: Starting €4,000
Daikin Altherma 3 R ECH2O
Floor standing ECH₂O unit
- 300 or 500 litre integrated tank
- Fresh and safe hot water by separating tank water and domestic water
- Maximum energy use thanks to its solar connections
- Bivalent option allowing combination with other heat sources
Price: Starting €4,000
Daikin Altherma 3 R W
Floor standing ECH₂O unit
The Daikin Altherma 3 M is the Daikin’s first third generation monobloc, benefiting from a new design and using the R-32 refrigerant.
The Daikin Altherma 3 M shows improved performances:
- All-year round comfort
- Up to A+++ (space heating)
- Operation down to -25°C outside temperature
- Delivers leaving water temperature of 55°C at -15°C outside temperature
- Available in 4, 6 and 8 kW
- Suitable for small new build or recent renovations
