Ripped Off: How UK Homeowners Are Paying Gas Prices for Wind Energy
It’s 2025. You can whip out your smartphone, open an app and see exactly where the UK’s power is coming from in near real-time. Wind turbines are spinning, solar panels...
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HIKMICRO MiniE Thermal Imaging Camera Review
Thermal imaging is no longer a tool reserved for professionals or industrial applications. With the rise of compact, budget-friendly devices, like the HIKMICRO MiniE Thermal Camera, homeowners and DIY enthusiasts...
Best Heat Pump Brands 2025
The results are in! After months of voting and over 5,700 votes for 29 different heat pump brands, homeowners across the UK have spoken, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners...
Will Heat Pumps Go Mainstream in 2025 & Are Manufacturers Failing Homeowners with Outdated Controllers?
As 2024 closes, discover how the UK heat pump industry is overcoming installation challenges and innovating user-friendly controls in our latest Homeowners Q&A episode. Join industry experts as they reveal...
How Can You Troubleshoot a Heat Pump Defrost Issue?
Discover how we resolved unexpected “major defrost errors” on our 16kW Caernarfon heat pump from Global Energy Systems, despite mild 6°C conditions. Watch the video for expert troubleshooting tips, surprising...
World’s Smallest Thermal Imaging Camera: Thermal Master P2 Pro Review
Discover the Thermal Master P2 Pro, the world’s smallest thermal imaging camera that transforms your smartphone into a professional heating inspection tool. Perfect for homeowners, it effortlessly detects heat loss,...
Don’t Install a Heat Pump Until You Read This
If you’re considering a heat pump or had one recently installed, this article is for you. Our six-year journey with a heat pump has been a rollercoaster of expensive mistakes,...
How to Clean a Y-Strainer Filter
Flow errors are among the most common issues homeowners face with their heat pumps, as discussed on the Renewable Heating Hub forums. Often, the culprit is a blocked Y-strainer filter,...
Can Solar PV and Batteries Power Your Heat Pump for Free?
Discover how integrating solar PV, battery storage, and air source heat pumps can create a sustainable and cost-effective heating system for UK homes. Experts from Aurium Energy, SA Energy, and...
Should We Rethink the Name “Heat Pump” for Homeowners?
Heat pumps are often misunderstood due to their name, which doesn't clearly explain how they efficiently heat homes by moving rather than generating heat. Could a more intuitive and descriptive...
