Should We Rethink the Name “Heat Pump” for Homeowners?
The term “heat pump” has become familiar in the UK’s renewable heating industry, especially with the recent surge in interest around air source heat pumps. Yet, for many homeowners, the...
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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
Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular as they provide an efficient and eco-friendly way to heat homes, helping us save money and protect the environment. However, to work best, they...
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 participating in a Policy Fellowship with the Royal Academy of Engineering, focusing on the value of heat flexibility and, crucially, the means of delivering it. To grasp the...
Do heat pumps work when temperatures drop below 0C?
This winter, as temperatures drop to -4°C, we are putting our air source heat pump to the test in our 190-year-old farmhouse. Many people wonder, ‘Do air source heat pumps...
The Great British Heat Pump Disaster: A Satirical Investigation
The humble heat pump – that unsung hero of energy efficiency and home heating. But what happens when the people installing them are more akin to cowboys than qualified professionals?...
What is the difference between a split and a monobloc heat pump?
Graham Hendra explains what the difference is between a split and a mono bloc heat pump....
Can you heat any property with an air source heat pump?
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...
Different types of heat pumps
We speak to Bob Beattie and he explains the different types of heat pumps (air to air, air to water and ground source) and shares his knowledge and insights that...
