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Total Engineering began its journey in 2011, founded as a sole proprietorship by David Wood, who brought extensive experience from the HVAC industry, where he worked as a mechanical engineer on industrial projects countrywide. Recognising the potential in the domestic market, David shifted his focus to the new build sector and private projects, establishing a strong foothold in the industry.
In 2016, driven by growth and the need for a more structured business model, Total Engineering transitioned into a limited company, becoming Total Engineering Services North East LTD. Initially, the company continued to thrive in the new build sector. However, by 2020, it pivoted towards the renewable energy sector, achieving MCS accreditation, which enabled the team to design and install their own Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) systems.
Since then, Total Engineering has successfully installed over 2,000 ASHP units, with installation numbers continuing to rise weekly. Alongside this growth, the company has expanded its talented team, reinforcing its commitment to quality and service.
In a strategic move to solidify its future, Total Engineering partnered with Red1 Group. This collaboration allows the company to offer customers a comprehensive renewable package, guiding them on their path to making their homes carbon neutral. With a focus on sustainability and innovative solutions, Total Engineering is well-positioned for continued growth and impact in the renewable energy sector.
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We aim to provide exceptional plumbing services that exceed our customers expectations in the areas of service, quality and value in the most professional, efficient and reliable manner.
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Our mission is to be the best at what we do, be the most customer focused specialist distributor for Heat Pump installation, plumbing and heating trades
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We do the right thing when nobody is watching to ensure our customer service is always the best
FAQ's
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Are heat pumps worth my money?Heat pumps are almost magically efficient. They use a small amount of electricity to take natural, low-level heat from the air outside and condense it to generate significantly more heat in your home. They can turn 1kWh electricity into up to 4kWh of heat - that's 4x more than even the most efficient gas, electric or oil boilers. Because they're so super efficient they require much less renewable energy than other alternatives (like pure electric boilers) and due to their inherent flexibility they can actually help reduce peak loads on the grid.
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What is a heatpump?Air-to-water heat pumps take heat from the outside air and feed it into your wet central heating system. They're most suitable for larger radiators or water underfloor heating because the heat they produce is cooler than that from a conventional gas or oil boiler. To be most effective they need a large surface area to release the heat. It is more straightforward to incorporate larger radiators or underfloor heating for a heat pump while you're extending your home or in a new-build property. It can also cost less than retrofitting underfloor heating later on. An air source heat pump is a low-carbon way of heating your home. They absorb latent heat from the outside air and use it to increase the temperature inside your home. Air source heat pumps look similar to air-conditioning units. Their size depends on how much heat they'll need to generate for your home - the more heat, the bigger the heat pump. There are two main types of air source heat pumps: air-to-water and air-to-air. They work in different ways and are compatible with different types of heating systems.
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Are the heat pumps noisy?Generally, an air source heat pump produces noise levels of 40-60 decibels from a distance of one meter away. This does depend on the system, however. The reason why they are relatively noisy is because of the four main elements – the compressor, AC condenser, expansion valve and evaporator – can all be heard operating when in use. Most common boilers produce 40-50 decibels when running.
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Do I need planning permission for a air source heat pump?No.
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How much maintenance is required on a heat pump?Heat Pump Maintenance A good quality and well installed air or ground source heat pump system will require relatively little maintenance and can be expected to last for at least 20-30 years. Installations require an annual check which can be done either by the system’s owner or by a qualified installer or engineer.