Questions & Answers

How to Solve Mould and Mildew Issues in Renovated Properties

David Stanford7 October 20247 October 2024

7 October 20247 October 2024

So you’ve upgraded your insulation, draught-proofed your house and installed a shiny new renewable heating system, but now you’re finding black mildew growing in some of your rooms – WTF...

How Many of These Heat Pump Myths Are Actually True?

Mars2 October 20242 October 2024

2 October 20242 October 2024

Heat pumps have gained a lot of attention in recent years, but with that attention comes plenty of myths and misconceptions. In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we bring together...

Is Your Heat Pump the Right Size Based on Your Heat Loss Calculation?

Mars25 September 202425 September 2024

25 September 202425 September 2024

When it comes to heat pump efficiency, one of the most important yet often overlooked factors is ensuring the unit is correctly sized for your property. The foundation of determining...

Are Buffer Tanks Sabotaging Your Air Source Heat Pump?

Mars2 September 20242 September 2024

2 September 20242 September 2024

In the video below we delve into whether buffer tanks are necessary in air source heat pump set ups, and we get insights from Brendon Uys (Head of Domestic Heat...

Which Is More Efficient: ASHP or Solar Diverter? A Comparative Calculator

Mars18 April 202418 April 2024

18 April 202418 April 2024

Water Heating Efficiency Calculator – Heat Pump versus Solar Diverter/Immersion Water Heating Efficiency Calculator: Heat Pump versus Solar Diverter/Immersion Heat Pump COP: Hot Water Cylinder Volume (L): Desired Temperature Rise...

Assessing Heatmiser Neostat Accuracy: How and Why to Calibrate Them

Mars26 March 202426 March 2024

26 March 202426 March 2024

Moving into our home brought the advantage of an already installed underfloor heating system, regulated by Heatmiser Neostats. These devices, promising precise control and energy efficiency, became a focal point...

How Do Refrigerants Actually Work?

Graham Hendra17 March 202417 March 2024

17 March 202417 March 2024

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...

What is the Ideal Heat Pump Temperature for Hot Water?

Mars11 February 202411 February 2024

11 February 202411 February 2024

We address a common query among homeowners: Can an air source heat pump adequately supply hot water for daily needs? With a focus on optimising operational efficiency, we share our...

How Do Compressors and Frequency Affect Heat Pump Efficiency?

Brendon Uys10 February 202411 February 2024

10 February 202411 February 2024

At the heart of every heat pump is a critical component known as the compressor. A heat pump works on the principle of transferring heat from one place to another....

What is Weather Compensation and is it Important?

AllyFish7 February 20247 February 2024

7 February 20247 February 2024

It appears that several owners of air source heat pumps (ASHPs), specifically those with Grant Aerona units, have realised that their weather compensation was not activated during the installation and...

How to Solve Mould and Mildew Issues in Renovated Properties

How Many of These Heat Pump Myths Are Actually True?

Is Your Heat Pump the Right Size Based on Your Heat Loss Calculation?

Are Buffer Tanks Sabotaging Your Air Source Heat Pump?

Which Is More Efficient: ASHP or Solar Diverter? A Comparative Calculator

Assessing Heatmiser Neostat Accuracy: How and Why to Calibrate Them

How Do Refrigerants Actually Work?

What is the Ideal Heat Pump Temperature for Hot Water?

How Do Compressors and Frequency Affect Heat Pump Efficiency?

What is Weather Compensation and is it Important?

How to Solve Mould and Mildew Issues in Renovated Properties

Why Now is the Best Time to Switch to a Heat Pump

How Many of These Heat Pump Myths Are Actually True?

Empowering Homeowners: How Knowledge Drives Better Heat Pump Decisions

Heat Pump Freeze Protection: Are We Overreacting?