Tag: pump
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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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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 Pump Week 2025: 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps
This year’s Heat Pump Week (29 September – 5 October) arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK’s energy future. With gas boilers being phased out in the coming years and heating accounting for a significant share of household emissions, awareness has never been more important. The campaign aims to give homeowners clear, accessible information…
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Heat Pump Week 2025: 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps
This year’s Heat Pump Week (29 September – 5 October) arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK’s energy future. With gas boilers being phased out in the coming years and heating accounting for a significant share of household emissions, awareness has never been more important. The campaign aims to give homeowners clear, accessible information…
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Can my neighbour complain about me putting in a heat pump?
With the main component of an air source heat pump located outside your home, it’s natural to question ‘can my neighbour complain about me putting in a heat pump’ – particularly if you live in a highly populated residential area. After all, the main concern of most neighbours when they hear a heat pump is…
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The changes I’ve made since installing a heat pump in 2018
If you’re heading down the house renovation or extension route, it’s likely that heating is one of the jobs to tackle on your list. It was certainly the case for heating expert, David Hilton, who had an air source heat pump installed when he extended his home in 2018. Although the property had been previously…
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Can you cover a heat pump? Experts reveal how to do it right
If you’ve been thinking of trying to cover your heat pump to hide it from view, you’re not alone. For many homeowners, the outdoor unit of an air source heat pump can be a bit of an eyesore and the temptation to disguise or protect it – whether with a decorative screen or a shed-like…
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Worst places to install a heat pump – 6 areas to avoid
Knowing the worst places to install a heat pump is key if you want to make sure you find the best spot for it so it functions as efficiently as possible. Air source heat pumps tend not to be the most attractive of items to have stuck to the outside of your home, but it…
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The 6 heat pump problems every homeowner should be aware of
While heat pump problems are far outweighed by their many benefits, it is well worth getting to know where homeowners often run into issues with both air source heat pumps as well as ground source heat pumps to ensure you don’t encounter any of the same headaches. “Heat pump technology, when installed by an experienced…
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Ground source heat pump problems? This could be the cause
If you’re considering using a ground source heat pump to heat your home, you could be wondering what type of ground source heat pump problems you may encounter. Or, perhaps you have one and have a few niggles you can’t ignore. It’s not unsurprising that with the installation process involving pipework being buried deep underground,…