Is Your 6kW Air Source Heat Pump Really a 6kW?
Most domestic heat pumps sold in the UK are categorised by a kilowatt (kW) rating, often 5kW, 6kW, 8kW or similar. But these figures are widely misunderstood. They are not...
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Enter now for a chance to help protect the planet and your pocket with a solar installation from egg. One lucky winner will receive a six-panel solar installation, worth £6,281....
Think Your Heat Pump Quote or Proposal Looks Off? We’ll Review It — For Free
Let’s be honest – heat pump quotes can be baffling for the uninitiated. Line after line of technical jargon, vague descriptions, missing details and hefty costs. But how do you...
Heat Pump Commissioning Checklist for Homeowners
Commissioning is probably the most critical stage of a heat pump installation, yet it’s often rushed or overlooked. This clear, jargon-free checklist has been created to help you ask the...
What I Learned About Heat Pumps in the World’s Toughest Heating Market
A few weeks I was in Finland, looking at how they approach renewable heating in what is arguably the world’s toughest heating market. First off, Finland is stunning – I...
Fact or Fiction: Are Buffer Tanks Really Necessary to Protect Your Heat Pump Warranty?
For UK homeowners investing in heat pumps, warranties have become an essential talking point. With many manufacturers tying extended warranties to specific installation requirements (such as the addition of a...
The Rise and Fall of Europe’s Most Generous Green Subsidy
This story came to my attention thanks to Graham Hendra. It’s a fascinating (and ultimately sobering) example of how even the most well-intentioned environmental schemes can unravel spectacularly. In the...
Are Homeowners Being Silenced Over Faulty Heat Pumps?
Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a potentially troubling pattern emerging, and one that raises questions about accountability, transparency and consumer rights. Homeowners who have experienced poor heat pump...
The Big Heat Pump Survey 2025 – Have Your Say & Shape the World of Renewable Heating
Are you a heat pump owner? Have you faced challenges, seen savings or learned something valuable on your renewable heating journey? Your experience matters, and now’s your chance to make an...
Heat Pumps in Solid Stone Properties: Overcoming Challenges with Smart Design
It’s always rewarding to complete a project and receive great feedback from a happy homeowner. This was the case with a recent installation of an air source heat pump in...