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Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house

Ian S · 2026-08-11T17:50:15Z

Hi We are just starting our heat pump journey, we have a 1962 build 3 bed detached house which has the usual large windows. We did a fair amount of upgrades done when we moved in 15 years ago, re wire, replacing an old floor standing gas boiler with numerous radiator changed from poor performing ones new hot water cylinder and moving to a sealed system, A classified double glazing etc. We have solar and 10kW battery storage and run 2 ev’s. We have had someone from ARIA to do the initial pitch, lots of videos, slideshows etc and an initial estimate subject to survey. Main concern is their design includes a buffer tank which seems a bit overkill and watching numerous YT videos question their use. Current recommendation is a 6kw outdoor unit and 250l cylinder. Heat Geek certified installer coming on Monday to do a survey so should get an idea of heat loss and a better idea on cost over initial online estimate. Did the initial online quote with Octopus, energy provider, requested a call but currently finding it impossible to get anyone to talk to me. Was hoping to get a rough idea of amount of energy used by their heat pumps to get an idea if it is worth increasing my solar battery storage. Looking for any recommendations for the Reading area for us to consider as it looks like we won’t be having Octopus through the door now. Sorry for the long intro. Cheers Ian

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Topic starter 14/09/2026 8:58 am

We now have a couple of proposals, 1 Heat Geek and 1 Dwellow so was wondering if anyone could give their thoughts on them. Heat Geek will leave the electric rads in our hall and utility where Dwellow want to fit brand new radiators which will be a challenge to get pipe work to them. Heat Geek have ignored our garden room/conservatory where Dwellow want to upgrade the radiator.

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