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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...
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Are Solar Diverters Necessary for Homes with ASHPs and Solar PV?
As homeowners embrace solar PV systems and air source heat pumps for greener energy, the role of solar diverters in hot water heating sparks important debate. Exploring whether diverting surplus...
Jürgen Klopp: Similarities Between Heat Pumps & Football
Discover how Liverpool’s legendary manager Jürgen Klopp inspires a fresh perspective on renewable heating, using football analogies to explore the shift to eco-friendly heat pumps. This imaginative interview blends sport...
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
Discover how to successfully install a DIY air source heat pump in your home, including key insights on planning permission and permitted development rights in the UK. This guide covers...
How To Balance Radiators & the Role of the Lockshield Valve: A Homeowner’s Guide
Maximise your heat pump’s efficiency by expertly adjusting your radiators’ lockshield valves to ensure even heat distribution and reduce short cycling. Learn practical tips on setting the lockshield valve alongside...
Not So Hot: Too Many Subpar Heat Pump Installations in the UK
Heat pumps are key to the UK’s eco-friendly heating future, but many homeowners report installation issues that highlight industry shortcomings. Discover real user insights and expert tips in our comprehensive...
Samsung’s Cold Shoulder: Should Heat Pump Manufacturers Be More Accountable?
A recent debate on the Renewable Heating Hub Forums raises the crucial question: should heat pump manufacturers take greater responsibility for fixing poor installations? Highlighting issues with Samsung's approved installers...
World’s Most Expensive Kettle: Undersized Heat Pump
A homeowner in a modern new build is facing soaring heating costs and persistent cold due to an undersized Mitsubishi heat pump struggling to meet the house’s demands. This common...
Heat Pump Paradox: The Industry’s Adoption Divide
A recent poll reveals a surprising paradox in the heat pump industry, with many experts still hesitant to install this technology in their own homes despite recognising its benefits. This...
