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@sheriff-fatman its very difficult comparing different houses, location, heat loss, usage, setup etc etc. In 2025 we managed to import 14500kWh at ...
- i assume ALL filters cleaned - i did not check t&c but wonder if the cover for systems "under warranty" will somehow need proof of active war...
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@benson indeed!!! But at least my estimate is based on real world. However you cut it the worst case would be a COP of 2.5 and I am sure its not ove...
@benson i totally accept its an estimate but surely it should be closer to reality? Otherwise most people could probably do better based simply on p...
I'd be interested in other experiences - if you have the data. Clearly heat loss calcs and EPCs depend on quality of assessors in the first instance...
My gut feeling is that the heat pump is right sized. it does not seem to cycle It heats the house comfortably costs/usage seems reasonable - esp...
@mike-patrick yes, even though the current system is rubbish i got my EPCs updated in part with expectation of England adopting the new UK Home Energy...
Changes due to be announced later in 2026 with effect 2028 Replacing the EPC from 2028 The Government recently consulted on completely replacing th...
Reminder: Changes to EPC methodology in 2025 On 15 June 2025 the methodology for calculating EPC ratings was updated. This update (known as RDSAP...
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