Why I Chose a Heat Pump (and It Had Nothing to Do with Net Zero)
I am not a green evangelist, and I am certainly not motivated by net zero. Much of the rhetoric around domestic decarbonisation strikes me as overblown and disconnected from how...
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CTC Launches EcoAir C100 Heat Pumps in the UK
Swedish manufacturer CTC has launched a new range of air source heat pumps in the UK, with the EcoAir C100 series positioned as a high-efficiency option aimed at the mainstream...
Fact or Fiction: Are Buffer Tanks Really Necessary to Protect Your Heat Pump Warranty?
For UK homeowners investing in heat pumps, understanding warranty conditions tied to installation requirements like buffer tanks is crucial to avoid denied claims. Discover how the Consumer Rights Act protects...
How Does a Heat Pump Work? A Homeowner’s Guide to Efficient Heating
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating systems by transferring heat using the vapour compression cycle. Discover how they work, their benefits like lower carbon emissions...
Should We Rethink the Name “Heat Pump” for Homeowners?
Heat pumps are often misunderstood due to their name, which doesn't clearly explain how they efficiently heat homes by moving rather than generating heat. Could a more intuitive and descriptive...
How to Complain About a Poorly Installed Heat Pump?
If you’re a homeowner in the UK grappling with the aftermath of a botched heat pump installation, this article will guide you through the convoluted complaints process on how to...
Avoid the Heat Pump Villain: Why Low-Loss Headers and Buffers Can Sabotage Your Heat Pump’s Efficiency
Why low-loss headers and buffer tanks can sabotage your heat pump's efficiency...
Samsung 5kW R32 Monobloc Gen 6 ASHP
In August 2022, we moved into our new two-bedroom house in Pembrokeshire. The bungalow, originally built sometime in the 1800s, was of solid stone construction. It had been extended in...
Running my heat pump for half the cost of a gas boiler
I've been exploring the benefits of heat flexibility using my heat pump alongside Octopus Energy's Agile tariff, which fluctuates with wholesale prices every half hour. This approach not only reduces...
Do heat pumps work when temperatures drop below 0C?
This winter, we're testing our air source heat pump's performance at -4°C in our 190-year-old farmhouse. Discover whether these pumps really work in sub-zero temperatures through our firsthand experience....
