Perfectly Paired: Solar PV and Heat Pumps
Heat pumps hold the potential to significantly reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels for heating homes. However, numerous challenges stand in the way of realising their full potential. These...
Ditching Boilers: 60% of UK Homeowners Considering Installing a Heat Pump
As interest in sustainable home heating rises, UK homeowners are increasingly considering heat pumps as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional systems. While many report satisfaction with their installations, ongoing improvements...
How Do Refrigerants Actually Work?
Water boils at 100°C, as everyone knows. Inside the water, there are numerous molecules moving rapidly, similar to ping pong balls in motion. The hotter the water, the faster they...
Heat Pump Winter Update: Setpoint vs. Weather Compensation
Discover how transitioning to weather compensation improved the efficiency of an air source heat pump system, resulting in significant energy savings and reduced heating costs. Learn about upcoming plans to...
AENO Premium Eco Smart Heater
The AENO Premium Eco Smart Heater is a panel heater designed for residential use that utilises a combination of infrared and convection heating. This heater offers smart home integration and...
Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
Aira has introduced the Aira Heat Pump, a product designed to shift European homes away from gas heating and towards electrification, leveraging advanced smart technology and sleek design. The Aira...
Why Your MCS-Certified Installer Might Not Be As Competent As You Think
Choosing an MCS-certified installer for your heat pump might seem reassuring, but the certification process often falls short of ensuring true competence. Homeowners are advised to prioritise installers’ hands-on experience...
Acond PRO-R Heat Pump
Review of an Acond heat pump installation in a renovated stone cottage: sizing issues, high running costs, and customer support challenges explained....
BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport
We recently had the opportunity to experience the BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport as a courtesy car while our regular BMW was in for service. From the moment I set...
Getting Heated: Podcast for Homeowners on Renewables & Heat Pumps
Getting Heated is a new podcast aimed at homeowners interested in renewable heating technologies. Hosted by Kirsten and me (Mars), it focuses on discussing the world of renewables and heating...
