heat pump

Fact or Fiction: Are Buffer Tanks Really Necessary to Protect Your Heat Pump Warranty?

Mars1 May 20251 May 2025

1 May 20251 May 2025

For UK homeowners investing in heat pumps, warranties have become an essential talking point. With many manufacturers tying extended warranties to specific installation requirements (such as the addition of a...

How Does a Heat Pump Work? A Homeowner’s Guide to Efficient Heating

Mars12 April 202512 April 2025

12 April 202512 April 2025

Heat pumps are revolutionising home heating by providing an energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas or electric systems. But how exactly do they work? In this guide, we’ll break down the...

Should We Rethink the Name “Heat Pump” for Homeowners?

Mars23 November 202423 November 2024

23 November 202423 November 2024

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...

How to Complain About a Poorly Installed Heat Pump?

Mars12 February 202413 February 2025

12 February 202413 February 2025

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

Mars23 January 202428 April 2025

23 January 202428 April 2025

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

bontwoody16 January 202420 January 2024

16 January 202420 January 2024

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

Rachel Lee3 January 202420 January 2024

3 January 202420 January 2024

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?

Mars26 December 202326 December 2023

26 December 202326 December 2023

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

Mars24 March 202328 March 2023

24 March 202328 March 2023

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?

Mars3 January 202212 December 2022

3 January 202212 December 2022

Graham Hendra explains what the difference is between a split and a mono bloc heat pump....

Fact or Fiction: Are Buffer Tanks Really Necessary to Protect Your Heat Pump Warranty?

How Does a Heat Pump Work? A Homeowner’s Guide to Efficient Heating

Should We Rethink the Name “Heat Pump” for Homeowners?

How to Complain About a Poorly Installed Heat Pump?

Avoid the Heat Pump Villain: Why Low-Loss Headers and Buffers Can Sabotage Your Heat Pump’s Efficiency

Samsung 5kW R32 Monobloc Gen 6 ASHP

Running my heat pump for half the cost of a gas boiler

Do heat pumps work when temperatures drop below 0C?

The Great British Heat Pump Disaster: A Satirical Investigation

What is the difference between a split and a monobloc heat pump?

Heat Pump Commissioning Checklist for Homeowners

What I Learned About Heat Pumps in the World’s Toughest Heating Market

Fact or Fiction: Are Buffer Tanks Really Necessary to Protect Your Heat...

What Should You Do With Your Heat Pump in Summer?

How to Prepare Your Home for a Smooth Heat Pump Installation