Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Heat pumps”
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?
The Governments Net Zero outlines that 17% of all CO2 emissions supposedly come from home heating, 4% is from gas boilers using Methane (Natural Gas) and 13% is from Oil and other fossil fuel heat sources. (source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy/heat-and-building-strategy-accessible-webpage ) These are very interesting figures when you consider just how much media attention is going toward the push for moving away …
Boiler modulation (also called boiler turn down ratio) is arguably the single most important factor in a boiler or heat pump for efficient and money saving function. Lets assume the average heat requirements of a house is approximately 7KW (this means it needs to have 7KW of heat pumped into the house to maintain a given internal temperature when it …
