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Five Heat Pump Bodge Jobs That Ruin UK Installs

MarsDec 10, 20250

Heat pumps should be one of the most efficient, reliable, environmentally-friendly and comfortable ways to heat a home in the UK. Yet every week, homeowners message and email me with

Heat Pump Training vs. Real-World Installation

MarsNov 26, 202526 November 20256

Discover the truth about heat pump installations and the multiple skill sets required for success. Theory alone is not enough - practical experience is key.

Air-to-Air Heat Pump BUS Grant Explained

Karl RichardsonNov 25, 202525 November 20250

Discover the latest changes to the BUS Scheme, including £2,500 grants for Air-to-Air Heat Pumps. Get the full scoop on eligibility and implications here.

Cashback Incentives That Reward Shorter Heat Pump Warranties

MarsNov 21, 202521 November 20257

Discover the ethical questions raised by an installer regarding a promotional offer from Ideal Heating and how it potentially impacts consumer protection in the heat pump industry.

Why Millions of UK Homes Struggle With Heat Pumps

MarsNov 20, 202520 November 20259

For years, we’ve heard a consistent refrain from homeowners on the Renewable Heating Hub forums and YouTube comments: “I’d happily switch to a heat pump… if only it didn’t wreck the

MCS Certification Exposed: Lack of Verification Raises Questions

MarsNov 16, 202516 November 20254

MCS is touted as the guardian of standards in the UK's renewable energy sector, but a closer look reveals troubling gaps in oversight and verification.

Aira launches integrated home energy system it claims could cut household bills by 90%

MarsNov 11, 202511 November 20250

Aira unveils a fully integrated home energy system promising up to 90% savings on bills. Solar panels, battery storage, and smart tech all in one package.

Rate & Review Your Heat Pump Installer

MarsNov 6, 20256 November 20251

Help us raise standards in renewable heating by rating your installer. Your feedback is crucial in identifying top-performing companies. Review Your Installer now.

A Cataclysmic Failure for Homeowners and the Heat Pump Industry

MarsNov 3, 202511 November 20250

2025 will be remembered as the year the UK heat pump industry lost the last shred of accountability it had left. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

The Beating Heart of Your Heat Pump: A Billion Revolutions of Efficiency

Graham HendraNov 2, 20252 November 20250

Your fridge has one, your freezer might have two and your heat pump definitely has one: a compressor. It’s the refrigerant pump responsible for moving refrigerant around your system. It lives