Case Studies
Discover our collection of case studies showcasing various installations of Vaillant products across the UK.
17th-century, grade II listed property
Installer Jason Rogan tells us how he’s supported a 17th-century property with low-carbon heating.
Cromford Mills, Derbyshire
Cromford Mills has reintroduced waterpower to its historic site – thanks to a new turbine, water wheel, and advanced, flexible heat pump technology from Vaillant.
Rivermead House, Derby
When Derby Homes identified Rivermead House as requiring a more efficient heating system to reduce carbon emissions and lower fuel bills for tenants, they turned to Vaillant to find the solution. To keep costs to a minimum Vaillant helped to upskill the installers to fit the aroTHERM air source heat pump on the balconies of 54 flats.
Woodland School, County Durham
Since the 1980s, Woodland Primary School in County Durham, had relied on oil to provide its heating and hot water needs. However, when the school’s oil heating system came to the end of its life, a more sustainable option was needed.
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands
A prestigious Grade II listed estate, nestled near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, is on track to save more than £100,000 in energy costs over the next two decades following the installation of five of Vaillant’s aroTHERM plus, air source heat pumps.
Glengarnock Bowling and Community Club
When Glengarnock Ironworks Bowling and Community Club wanted to decarbonise the heat used in their pavilion, the age and unique requirements of the building was a challenge. With the club keen to reduce its carbon footprint and energy bill, it started looking at ways to make the building’s heating more sustainable.
Gasway
Founded in 1982, Gasway is one of the largest heating company in East Anglia with a proven track record, delivering excellence in heating systems including domestic gas, renewables and commercial heating.
Rotunda
Set just outside of a market town, a pre-fabricated yoga studio build was in need of a low carbon heating solution to meet the owner's heating and hot water requirements.Keen to use heat pump technology, the aroTHERM plus was the perfect solution to meet the owner's needs.
Clarks', Kendal
Clarks’ distribution centre in Kendal was relying on two particularly outdated boilers, one estimated to be 46 years old, the other 32 years old. The project consisted of installing six Vaillant ecoCRAFT 280kW floor standing condensing boilers, to produce a total output of 1,680kW. This resulted in seasonal efficiency improvements of over 25%.
Maiden Erlegh School
Maiden Erlegh School was in need of a new, more efficient heating and hot water system. After consulting with Hydro Heating Solutions, twelve Vaillant ecoTEC 120kW wall-hung boilers were installed to replace the old atmospheric natural gas boilers.
Houlton, Civic Living
As the drive to provide low carbon housing intensifies, modular housing specialist, TopHat were keen to utilise heat pump technology to support their ambition to exceed environmental legislation and performance standard now.
Bourne Grammar School, Lincolnshire
Top performing academy, Bourne Grammar School chose Vaillant to replace their heating and hot water system. Ageing Hoval boilers were replaced with three ecoTEC 120kW boilers together with a Vaillant VCR 103 boiler mounting frame with hydraulics and insulation for ease of installation.
Ballance Street, Bath
1,440kW of heating provided by 12 x Vaillant ecoTEC boilers on rigs. Built in 1972, the Ballance Street block of 196 flats was in need of a replacement heating system but needed a supplier who could keep the heating available to tenants at all times during the upgrade.
Tate Britain, London
Known as ‘Tate Gallery’ until 2000, the building was opened in 1897 and houses The British Art Collection containing 70,000 artworks by over 3,000 artists dating from 1500 to the present day. The featured project is heating buildings 7 and 12, replacing 3 ageing gas boilers with 3 ecoTEC 100kW boilers together with a Vaillant VCR 53 boiler mounting frame with hydraulics and insulation for ease of installation.
Roundwood Road, Ossett
The existing floor-standing combi boiler at the property was outdated, energy inefficient and expensive to run. So when the homeowner decided to extend the property, they were keen to use this opportunity to bring their heating technology up to modern standards.
Wigston, Leicester
Local architect Mr Mistry was searching for a new heating system to replace a gas boiler for his five bedroom home in Leicestershire. After conducting extensive research into renewable heating options, Mr Mistry set his heart on the aroTHERM plus as he was keen to find a more eco-friendly and efficient way of heating his home.
St. Andrews, Fife
When the Morrow family needed to replace their 20-year-old Vaillant boiler they looked to modernise their home using a renewable solution. As eco-conscious homeowners who had already installed Solar PV, storage batteries and owning an electric car, the Morrow family were adamant about moving away from fossil fuels.
East Street, Epsom
When Shanly Homes were looking for a standalone hot water solution to meet SAP requirements for their new build apartment complex, they turned to Vaillant for a solution which could meet their specification needs and support their sustainability goals for the project.
Wells-Next-the-Sea
This Victorian home started out as three small terraced cottages which were combined into one property by the time Chris Rose and Sarah Wise purchased it in 2001, as a family home for themselves and their two children.
Oberry Fields
Each property on an estate of nine exclusive three, four and five bedroom properties, features a highly efficient flexoTHERM ground source heat pump responsible for heating and hot water requirements. This unique development benefits from reduced running costs for homeowners and a reduced environmental impact for the developer.
Platt Hill
The Bolton-based project was designed to improve the energy efficiency of the community centre, with the intention of lowering running costs for the users of the building space
New Road
15 residential properties have been refurbished across two sites to tackle fuel poverty for residents. With no gas available in the village, each property was fitted with an individual heat pump and a new, wet central heating system. This solution minimises the carbon impact on the site and ensures the system is at its most efficient.
Kemp Hall
The Vaillant flexoTHERM heat pump installation designed to deliver a more sustainable and energy efficient future for the owners of a large four-bedroomed detached residential property in Yorkshire. Two flexoTHERM ground source heat pumps (8kW and 11kW) were installed in cascade within the garage of the property to replace the ageing oil-fired boiler.
Radipole Mill, Weymouth
This 16th century Radipole Mill in Weymouth was converted into a 5,000 sq ft residence fitted with a modern hydroelectric plant. Chairman of MD group and owner of the property worked with Vaillant to install two 19kW flexoTHERM ground source heat pump systems, powered by hydroelectricity the project can effectively run off-grid.
The Meaden Project
In 2012, the owners of the Meaden House bought a remote 400-year-old farmhouse near Peterborough, with plans to build a sustainable home. The ambition was for the finished house to cost as little as possible to run to minimise their monthly outgoings. As the property was in an off-gas area and had 1.5 acres of land, a ground source heat pump was suggested as an ideal solution. Watch a video to see how the project evolved.
Beech House
Having already installed solar panels, homeowners of a four bedroomed detached property wanted to explore the use of renewable technologies to heat their home. Installers, Go Eco Renewables, carried out a detailed survey to specify an 11kW flexoTHERM ground source heat pump.
Parklands Grove, Ollerton
With a focus on sustainability, Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) has recently built the Parklands Grove development, comprising of seven, two-bedroom properties, with significantly reduced carbon emissions, located in Ollerton.