Mice, Vermin and Your Heat Pump
When you think about heat pump maintenance, you probably picture cleaning filters or checking performance settings – not dealing with rodents. But recently, when we removed the covers from our...
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Is Your Heat Pump Installation Missing These Key Accessories?
Discover the 5 crucial parts that separate a reliable heat pump installation from a problematic one. Learn from Richard Burrows of Pirate Heating Supplies....
Resideo T6R Wireless Smart Thermostat
We recently installed a Resideo T6R Wireless Smart Thermostat to put it through its paces. Before we dive into our hands-on experience, let’s clear up a common point of confusion:...
The Hidden Secret to a Successful Heat Pump: Pipe Size Matters
Planning a heat pump installation? It's crucial to consider not just the size of the pump, but also the pipework. Learn why pipe sizing is fundamental for efficiency and performance....
Are We Sleepwalking Into Another Race to the Bottom?
When I first came across Heat Geek, I was always under the impression (based on their branding, positioning and messaging) that it stood on a platform of quality. Take your...
What Does a Quality Heat Pump Installation Look Like?
In the quest for a perfect heat pump installation, industry experts diverge in opinions, leaving homeowners without a clear benchmark for quality....
Why Air Release Valves and Deaerators are Non-Negotiable
Discover the importance of air release valves in heating systems and the consequences of neglecting them in this informative text on the damaging effects of air in your heating system....
Heat Pump Installers: Competence, Illusion and the Hard Truth Homeowners Must Face
The UK’s heat pump industry is being suffocated by a combination of poor training, overconfidence and a regulatory framework that has failed to raise the bar. If things carry on...
What is the Heat Geek Guarantee?
We regularly hear from homeowners who are researching installers, technologies or support networks before committing to a heat pump. One of the names that comes up frequently is Heat Geek....
Heat Pump Maths: Why Installers Need to Do More
Why maths matters in heat pump installs: poor design, guesswork and bad commissioning can slash efficiency and raise costs....
