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Learn the basics about air to water heat pumps, and gain deeper understanding about their costs, efficiency, and benefits.
Published at 13 Mar 2024
High temperature heat pumps: what are they and how do they work?
When researching which heat pump is right for your home, you may have come across high temperature heat pumps as a viable option to replace your old fossil-fuel-burning boiler. However, before choosing a high temperature heat pump, it’s important to learn about its limitations when compared to a more efficient low temperature heat pump.
Published at 7 Feb 2024
The complete pros and cons guide to air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps represent a smart and sustainable shift in how we heat our homes. We walk you through the advantages, the challenges, and the practicalities of air source heat pumps, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
Published at 31 Jan 2024
Are microbore pipes compatible with air source heat pumps?
If you’ve been told your home is fitted with microbore pipework while looking to install a shiny new heat pump, you may have found the news a “micro bore”. Read on to learn how you can successfully install an air source heat pump if you have smaller, more fragile microbore pipes.
Published at 16 Jan 2024
How does a heat pump work in winter?
If you’re looking to upgrade your heating system to heat pumps, you’ll no doubt be asking “do heat pumps really work in cold weather?”. The short answer: absolutely. Air to water heat pumps will work in harsh winters, some at temperatures as low as -25 degrees Celsius. Read on to learn how heat pumps work in winter.
Published at 10 Jan 2024
What is an air source heat pump?
Air source heat pumps provide a more energy-efficient and cheaper way of heating and cooling your home. But how exactly does an air source heat pump work? How can they be both eco-friendly and cost-effective? And are they the right heating choice for your home?
Published at 21 Dec 2023
UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme gets £1.5bn funding boost to help take more homes off gas
The UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) – which provides homeowners with grants to switch from fossil fuel heating systems to clean energy heat pumps – will receive an extra £1.5bn in funding to support the electrification of residential heating in the UK.
Published at 9 Aug 2023
Types of heat pumps
Switching to a heat pump can make some significant improvements to your home, from reduced energy bills to fewer carbon emissions produced. Heat pumps are the way forward when it comes to a greener home. If you’re thinking of making the switch but aren’t sure which type of heat pump will suit your home and needs best, keep reading as we’ll explore the most popular heat pump types and their benefits.
Published at 4 Aug 2023
When to replace a boiler?
If your boiler is nearing the end of its life or you’re looking for a greener, more cost efficient way to heat your home, you might want to think twice before replacing it with another. Find out about other heating solutions.