We’re thrilled to announce The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps, the most comprehensive and empowering book for homeowners navigating the world of renewable heating.
The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps is a one-of-a-kind resource, written by more than 30 of the UK’s leading heating engineers, renewable energy experts, installers, system designers and technical voices. It’s packed with insights, hard-earned lessons, practical advice and behind-the-scenes wisdom that you simply won’t find anywhere else, all grounded in real-world experience.
This book was created with one clear goal: to help you get the very best out of your heating system. Whether you’re just starting to explore if a heat pump is right for your home, deep in the planning stages or already living with one and looking to optimise its performance, this book is for you.
Why this book matters
We’re in the middle of one of the most important heating transitions in UK history, moving from gas to low-carbon, electrified heating. But unlike the shift from coal to gas, this change is far more complex. Homes differ wildly in age, construction, insulation and layout. Heat pump performance isn’t just plug-and-play – it hinges on correct sizing, system design, good controls and user understanding.
And yet, too many homeowners are still being left in the dark. Too many installs are rushed or poorly commissioned. And too many people give up on heat pumps after a bad first experience, even though the technology works brilliantly when done properly.
This book exists to change that. It arms you with the knowledge and questions you need to ask, the red flags to watch out for and an understanding of the principles of good system design that really matter. You’ll learn what to expect, what to demand and what to avoid, straight from the mouths (and minds) of the very best in the UK who do this work every day.
What’s inside?
Spanning over 180 pages, every chapter in this book has been written independently by one of our trusted contributors, allowing them to focus on the topics they know best, from heat loss calculations and pipe sizing to defrost cycles, hybrid systems, tricky installations in period properties, underfloor heating and time-of-use tariffs. The result is a rich and diverse resource full of experience, nuance and common-sense clarity.
Who it’s for
- If you’re a homeowner wanting to go green without the risk of expensive mistakes, this book is for you.
- If you already have a heat pump but want to understand it better and run it more efficiently, this book is for you.
- And if you’re an installer, designer, consultant or renewables professional looking to bridge the gap between technical excellence and homeowner understanding, we think you’ll love this book too.
The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps will be available to purchase on Amazon from 6 October 2025, but you can pre-order your copy directly from us starting now!
Just fill in the form below, and we’ll post all pre-orders out before the end of September, with free shipping included.
Please note: pre-orders are available for mainland UK only. If you’re outside mainland UK, you’ll be able to order your copy via amazon.co.uk once it goes live.