What is Wrong with our Heat Pump Installation?
Heat pumps are touted as a sustainable solution for home heating, but transitioning from traditional boiler systems can introduce significant challenges. In our case, the switch to a heat pump...
Get Ripped, Not Ripped Off: Win a Copy of Bodge Buster
As the UK sees a surge in the adoption of heat pumps as a sustainable heating solution, the concern over subpar installations has equally risen, leaving homeowners in search of...
Which Is More Efficient: ASHP or Solar Diverter? A Comparative Calculator
If you’re wondering whether it’s cheaper to heat your water with a heat pump or a solar diverter/immersion heater, you’re not alone. As more UK homes shift to renewable heating, understanding how different systems...
Are Solar Diverters Necessary for Homes with ASHPs and Solar PV?
As homeowners increasingly adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and air source heat pumps (ASHPs) in their pursuit of greener, more cost-efficient energy solutions, the integration and optimisation of these technologies...
Jürgen Klopp: Similarities Between Heat Pumps & Football
We had the unique opportunity to sit down with Liverpool’s manager, Jürgen Klopp, for an insightful conversation that transcended the boundaries of football and ventured into renewable heating. As Klopp...
Does This Heat Pump Make People Like Me Irrelevant?
I’ve been in air conditioning and heat pumps for 34 years as of this week. For 25 of those years, I did tech support, but I hung up my spurs...
DIY Heat Pump Installations: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles
My interest in DIY heat pump installations began when I converted my old garage into a workshop. As a keen and experienced ‘DIYer,’ I wanted the satisfaction of doing the...
How To Balance Radiators & the Role of the Lockshield Valve: A Homeowner’s Guide
Achieving the highest efficiency from your heat pump requires attention to your radiators. When set correctly, the pump will run more smoothly, with less noise and reduced ‘short cycling,’ leading...
Not So Hot: Too Many Subpar Heat Pump Installations in the UK
Heat pumps stand at the forefront of the UK’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of home heating, promising an eco-friendly substitute to conventional fossil-fuel systems. Yet, a detailed analysis...
Samsung’s Cold Shoulder: Should Heat Pump Manufacturers Be More Accountable?
We recently encountered a concerning situation on the Renewable Heating Hub Forums that highlights a crucial question for the renewable heating industry: Should heat pump manufacturers take more responsibility when...
