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Does MCS-accreditation guarantee competent heat pump installations?

Mars21 June 202123 June 2025

21 June 202123 June 2025

Many homeowners believe that choosing an MCS-accredited installer guarantees a professional heat pump installation, but real-world experiences tell a different story. Discover why word-of-mouth recommendations matter more than certification alone...

Stelrad Compact K3 Radiators

Mars18 June 202117 March 2022

18 June 202117 March 2022

We have an 18kW air source heat pump, and over the course of the last two winters, we’ve experienced some rooms not coming to temperature when outside temperatures have dropped...

Advancements and heat pump developments

Mars8 June 202117 March 2022

8 June 202117 March 2022

We recently had the opportunity to interview the team at Vaillant and they share their thoughts about the air source heat pump market in the UK....

Four reasons not to cool your house using a heat pump

Graham Hendra5 May 202124 April 2024

5 May 202124 April 2024

Air source heat pumps are clever little things. Not only can they heat your house, but did you know that they can also cool? In any refrigeration system reversing from...

The importance of correctly installing an air source heat pump

SueF30 April 202123 June 2025

30 April 202123 June 2025

After five months of using a high-spec Grant Aerona air source heat pump in our new build home, we've optimised performance and reduced running costs thanks to expert support and...

How to train your enthalpy

Derek M26 April 202126 April 2021

26 April 202126 April 2021

Enthalpy is a term used in thermodynamics and is a measure of the internal energy plus the pressure times of the volume of a system: H = E + PV....

Grant Aerona 3

Mike Patrick21 April 202121 April 2021

21 April 202121 April 2021

Our Grant Aerona 3 air to water heat pump is rated at 9.1kWh output with a COP of 2.66 (water at 55C, air at 7C). It uses R410A refrigerant and...

Bruised coil on the heat pump. Does it matter?

Graham Hendra15 April 202115 April 2021

15 April 202115 April 2021

Coils on air source heat pumps are delicate things. They are made from Coca-Cola can thin sheets of aluminium with copper tubes running through them. I have been lucky enough...

The European Heat Pump Association tells us about the future of the industry

Mars12 April 202130 June 2025

12 April 202130 June 2025

Discover how the European Heat Pump Association is shaping the future of heating and cooling solutions in Europe. Learn about their innovative approach to renewable energy and the benefits of...

Going Green in Suffolk

davide7 April 20218 April 2021

7 April 20218 April 2021

We’re almost old-timers amongst PV (photovoltaic) users, as we used to live in a zero carbon house in Kent that had a 4kW PV array, but no storage, and we...

Renewable Heating Hub

Does MCS-accreditation guarantee competent heat pump installations?

Stelrad Compact K3 Radiators

Advancements and heat pump developments

Four reasons not to cool your house using a heat pump

The importance of correctly installing an air source heat pump

How to train your enthalpy

Grant Aerona 3

Bruised coil on the heat pump. Does it matter?

The European Heat Pump Association tells us about the future of the industry

Going Green in Suffolk

The Beating Heart of Your Heat Pump: A Billion Revolutions of Efficiency

How big will my heat pump need to be and how much...

Premium Heat Pumps: Is There a Real Difference Between Quality and Cost

Why you would be wise to talk to a heat pump manufacturer...

Mice, Vermin and Your Heat Pump