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Heat pumps are tested to nominal outputs, some manufacturers tell installers to design to PEAK outputs and this video explains why that is a bad mistake not only in design practice but it also goes against MCS regulations. Oh and your house likely won’t reach design temperatures and will leave you cold in the winter. Fun times. What happens if …
We often hear that to have an efficient heat pump you need really big radiators around the property. Well in this short clip we debunk this common misconception with a 1980s bungalow that only required three of the radiators changing for this heat pump installation. This allowed the system to be designed to run at a maximum heating flow temperature …
The video version: What Is Weather Compensation Control (And Why Your Heat Pump Should Have it) Weather compensation is a clever control feature that helps your heat pump run more efficiently by adjusting the heating it provides based on the outdoor temperature. Instead of blasting out the same amount of heat no matter the weather, the system automatically dials things …
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This is a question we get quite often. Your boiler is on it’s last legs or may have already broken down and you need heating and hot water ASAP. A common situation for Surrey homeowners thinking about having a heat pump indeed! Firstly you need to understand a key difference: if you have a gas boiler that has broken and …
When considering a new heating system – be it a boiler, a modern heat pump, or upgrading radiators – simply replacing old with new isn’t always the most effective approach for optimal comfort or efficiency. A crucial first step, often overlooked but vitally important, is conducting a professional heat loss survey followed by detailed heating system design. This process is …
Surrey, a county synonymous with elegant homes, picturesque landscapes, and a lifestyle that demands uncompromising comfort. As the seasons turn and the familiar chill sets in, the heart of your home – your heating system – becomes paramount. For discerning homeowners in areas like Guildford, Weybridge, Leatherhead, and beyond, the choice between a modern gas boiler and a high-performance heat …
Is paying more for and MCS accredited heat pump installer worth the extra cost?
When it comes to gas boilers, there really is only one to fit. The Viessmann Vitodens 200 range. Yes it is more expensive to purchase, however, the running costs over the life of the boiler will be lower. Pay more up front to have a longer lasting, more reliable and cheaper to run boiler, with seven years warranty as standard …
Not all our installations are top of the range appliances, sometimes a landlord will require a budget option in the shortest time frame possible. We do our best to keep options open whilst still offering the most technically advantageous heating installations within sometimes very limited budgets. In the most recent case we were tasked with a budget gas combination boiler …
