Questions & Answers

Will Heat Pumps Go Mainstream in 2025 & Are Manufacturers Failing Homeowners with Outdated Controllers?

Mars1 January 20251 January 2025

1 January 20251 January 2025

As the curtain falls on 2024, we’re gearing up for what promises to be a pivotal year for heat pumps in the UK. In the latest episode of Homeowners Q&A,...

How Can You Troubleshoot a Heat Pump Defrost Issue?

Mars24 December 202424 December 2024

24 December 202424 December 2024

When our 16kW Caernarfon heat pump from Global Energy Systems started throwing “major defrost errors” at 6°C ambient temperature, we were baffled. Defrost issues are common in cold and humid...

How to Clean a Y-Strainer Filter

Mars10 December 202410 December 2024

10 December 202410 December 2024

Flow errors are among the most common issues homeowners face with their heat pumps, as discussed on the Renewable Heating Hub forums. Often, the culprit is a blocked Y-strainer filter,...

Can Solar PV and Batteries Power Your Heat Pump for Free?

Mars29 November 202429 November 2024

29 November 202429 November 2024

We explore how solar PV, battery storage and air source heat pumps work together to create a sustainable, cost-effective heating system. With insights from Laurence Bradbury (Aurium Energy), Simon Smith...

What Should You Do When Your Heat Pump Installation Falls Short?

Mars20 November 20245 January 2025

20 November 20245 January 2025

What homeowners should do when they suspect their heat pump installation was poorly executed. Joining us are two experienced panelists: Cathryn Wolfenden from HIES and Hassan Abdalla from REST UK. What steps should...

How to Retrofit a Heat Pump in Place of a Boiler?

Mars13 November 202413 November 2024

13 November 202413 November 2024

Transitioning from a traditional boiler to a heat pump is a significant decision, with a host of considerations that can affect both efficiency and comfort in your home. In our...

How To Choose The Best Heat Pump Brand For Your Home?

Mars5 November 202427 December 2024

5 November 202427 December 2024

When it comes to choosing the right heat pump for your home, the variety of brands can feel overwhelming. In our latest Homeowners’ Q&A episode, we dive into the pros...

What are the Best Settings & Tweaks for a Mitsubishi Ecodan ASHP?

Mars30 October 202431 October 2024

30 October 202431 October 2024

In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we address some of the most common – and a few complex – questions homeowners have about using Mitsubishi’s Ecodan heat pump. Our panel includes...

Will Your Heat Pump Keep Running When It Drops To -10C Outside?

Mars27 October 202427 October 2024

27 October 202427 October 2024

As the UK steadily moves towards adopting renewable heating, a question that often comes up is, can heat pumps really handle the extreme cold? In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A,...

What to Expect During Your First Winter with a Heat Pump

Mars23 October 202423 October 2024

23 October 202423 October 2024

As more homeowners in the UK make the transition from traditional gas and oil boilers to air source heat pumps, understanding how these systems operate during winter becomes crucial. In...

Will Heat Pumps Go Mainstream in 2025 & Are Manufacturers Failing Homeowners with Outdated Controllers?

How Can You Troubleshoot a Heat Pump Defrost Issue?

How to Clean a Y-Strainer Filter

Can Solar PV and Batteries Power Your Heat Pump for Free?

What Should You Do When Your Heat Pump Installation Falls Short?

How to Retrofit a Heat Pump in Place of a Boiler?

How To Choose The Best Heat Pump Brand For Your Home?

What are the Best Settings & Tweaks for a Mitsubishi Ecodan ASHP?

Will Your Heat Pump Keep Running When It Drops To -10C Outside?

What to Expect During Your First Winter with a Heat Pump

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Will Heat Pumps Go Mainstream in 2025 & Are Manufacturers Failing Homeowners...

How Can You Troubleshoot a Heat Pump Defrost Issue?

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How to Clean a Y-Strainer Filter