Category: Heat Pump
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85,000 heat pump dryers at risk of fire across UK homes
UK households are being urged to take immediate action after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expanded its recall of heat pump tumble dryers. Around 85,000 machines remain at risk of internal short circuits, which can cause fires during normal use. The appliances, manufactured by Haier and sold under multiple brands including Candy,…
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How long do heat pumps last?
Over the past few years heat pumps have become ever more popular as a home heating solution. But, despite the Boiler Upgrade Scheme incentive, they are still more expensive to install than gas boilers. This means, when it comes to deciding if you want to choose an air source heat pump for your self build…
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Heat pumps in new homes use far less energy than expected
One of the UK’s first real-world trials of all-electric new builds has found that homes fitted with air-source heat pumps and solar panels are using dramatically less electricity than expected. The homes recorded annual energy use between 40% and 67% lower than the UK average, with peak demand also coming in far below predicted levels.…
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Heat pump scheme expands with new £2,500 discount
Homeowners can now claim £2,500 towards the cost of installing air-to-air heat pumps – systems that cool in summer and heat in winter – under changes to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The expansion, announced this week, brings air-conditioning-style units into a scheme previously limited to traditional air- and ground-source heat pumps. Heat batteries are…
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UK must lower electricity prices to boost heat pumps
The future of Britain’s green home revolution could hinge on one thing – the price of electricity. A new report from Mitsubishi Electric warns that unless power costs are reduced, millions of homeowners will be unable or unwilling to make the switch from gas boilers to low-carbon air source heat pumps. Despite growing public concern…
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Could the government’s £7,500 heat pump grant about to be cut?
The government’s flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers grants of up to £7,500 for homeowners to install heat pumps, is under review. Treasury officials are exploring ways to ease pressure on energy bills, and funding for low-carbon heating may be one of the areas affected. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero insists there…
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Men more likely to consider heat pumps, survey shows
Men are more aware of and more interested in installing heat pumps than women, according to a UK survey. The YouGov poll of over 7,000 adults examined public knowledge and attitudes towards low‑carbon heating systems designed to replace gas and oil boilers. It also revealed that men are not just more aware, but more likely…
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Homegrown UK heat pumps gain record market share
UK-made air source heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homes across the country as production expands. Government support and investment are helping British manufacturers grow and compete with imported brands. Homegrown models are proving reliable and efficient, with more homeowners choosing them to cut energy use and heating costs. You may like…
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Lloyds launches UK’s first heat pump mortgage
Homeowners taking out a Lloyds mortgage can now get their heating upgraded for free. The bank has partnered with Octopus Energy to cover the full cost of installing an air-source heat pump, the first time a UK lender has bundled such a green incentive into a mortgage. The move marks a major step in how…
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Heat pumps can cut UK home air pollution by up to 99%
UK homes are breathing cleaner air thanks to heat pumps, according to new research from the European Heat Pump Association. The report finds that replacing a gas boiler or wood stove with an air source heat pump can slash harmful pollutants by up to 99%, dramatically reducing the risk of respiratory illnesses. Experts warn that…