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Are Solar Diverters Necessary for Homes with ASHPs and Solar PV?

Mars18 April 202423 June 2025

18 April 202423 June 2025

As homeowners embrace solar PV systems and air source heat pumps for greener energy, the role of solar diverters in hot water heating sparks important debate. Exploring whether diverting surplus...

Next-Gen Heat Pumps for Eco-Conscious Homeowners

Mars4 February 20245 February 2024

4 February 20245 February 2024

For homeowners exploring heat pump options, the upcoming Clivet Edge F is noteworthy because of its anticipated balance of efficiency, comfort and technological features. While it hasn’t hit the market...

Green Transformation: My Journey to a Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Home

Toodles20 January 202423 June 2025

20 January 202423 June 2025

Our typical semi-detached home was upgraded with solar power and energy-efficient improvements after switching from an old gas boiler and mixed lighting. Discover essential tips on solar installation, safety features...

Can you heat any property with an air source heat pump?

Mars16 December 202117 March 2022

16 December 202117 March 2022

Graham Hendra offers his insights into whether an air source heat pump can be used to heat any type of property in the UK. There are solutions where heat pumps...

Smart controllers for your central heating system

Mars21 October 202117 March 2022

21 October 202117 March 2022

Rob Whitney from Resideo gives us a rundown on smart home controllers (TRVs and thermostats) and how they can make a heat pump central heating system run more efficiently. He...

Flow rates, efficiency and COP

Mars7 September 202117 March 2022

7 September 202117 March 2022

We’ve had our heat pump from Global Energy Systems for over two years and we’re heading into our third winter. Over this period of time, we’ve made several tweaks to...

Advancements and heat pump developments

Mars8 June 202117 March 2022

8 June 202117 March 2022

We recently had the opportunity to interview the team at Vaillant and they share their thoughts about the air source heat pump market in the UK....

Bruised coil on the heat pump. Does it matter?

Graham Hendra15 April 202115 April 2021

15 April 202115 April 2021

Coils on air source heat pumps are delicate things. They are made from Coca-Cola can thin sheets of aluminium with copper tubes running through them. I have been lucky enough...

A successful DIY air source heat pump

Jon-C24 March 202126 March 2021

24 March 202126 March 2021

We bought our house in Suffolk in 2007, which started life as a chicken farm, so the main attraction for me was a shed bigger than the house to keep...

What does the future have in store for heat pumps?

Mars13 March 202117 March 2022

13 March 202117 March 2022

In part two of our interview with Bob Beattie we find out what the future has in store for air source heat pumps and what the most common misconceptions are...

Are Solar Diverters Necessary for Homes with ASHPs and Solar PV?

Next-Gen Heat Pumps for Eco-Conscious Homeowners

Green Transformation: My Journey to a Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Home

Can you heat any property with an air source heat pump?

Smart controllers for your central heating system

Flow rates, efficiency and COP

Advancements and heat pump developments

Bruised coil on the heat pump. Does it matter?

A successful DIY air source heat pump

What does the future have in store for heat pumps?

The Hidden Dangers of Poor Water Quality in Heat Pump Systems

The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating...

2026 Best Customer Support Manufacturer Award: Vote and Win a Smart Home...

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Renewable Heating Hub Awards: Nominate the Best Tech, Innovation and Installation