Should We Rethink the Name “Heat Pump” for Homeowners?
The term “heat pump” has become familiar in the UK’s renewable heating industry, especially with the recent surge in interest around air source heat pumps. Yet, for many homeowners, the...
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Is Your Broadband Router the Weak Link in Your High-Tech Home?
So you’ve invested in a heat pump, a solar PV array and battery, an electric car, an EV charger and goodness knows how many other smart devices – CCTV cameras,...
My Octopus Cosy 6 Heat Pump Journey: From Quote to Completion
The Full Installation Service Octopus provides a complete installation service, handling everything from the initial quote and survey to supply, removal of old equipment, installation, commissioning and aftercare support. If,...
Best Heat Pump Brand in the UK
We're inviting homeowners from across the UK to make their voices heard by voting for the heat pump brand they believe is the best fit for UK homes. This award...
Never use this heat pump setting
If you’ve read the marketing for your heat pump, you might have noticed claims about it having a “quiet” or “silent” mode. Don’t use it. Your heat pump has two...
Why Now is the Best Time to Switch to a Heat Pump
The UK is at a pivotal moment when it comes to tackling energy consumption and transitioning to renewable heating systems. With rising energy costs, environmental concerns, and significant advancements in...
Empowering Homeowners: How Knowledge Drives Better Heat Pump Decisions
In the renewable heating sector, where misinformation and scepticism still abound, education plays a crucial role in dispelling confusion and providing homeowners with the tools to make informed decisions. Recently,...
Heat Pump Freeze Protection: Are We Overreacting?
In the world of heat pumps, manufacturers and suppliers often warn us about the risk of units freezing up, which understandably causes a lot of concern. But is this panic...
Avoiding Ice Build-Up: The Science Behind Heat Pump Defrost
Every heat pump needs to accommodate defrosting, which is a completely natural process. Your heat pump runs its outdoor coil about 8°C below the air temperature. If the outdoor coil...
Heat Pump SCOP Arms Race
I’m Nigel – Heat Pump Installer Extraordinaire. I’ve been installing air-to-water heat pumps for heating in UK homes for decades. But recently, something strange has been happening in the industry...