Air source and ground source heat pump guides
Heat pump error codes differ by brand, but the faults behind them fall into six categories. Here is what you can safely check yourself — and when to call an…
28 August 2026
Once a week your heat pump heats the hot water cylinder to 60°C to kill Legionella bacteria. Here is why, what it costs at 2026 prices, and the settings you…
24 August 2026
A heat pump service runs £180 to £300 in 2026 and most manufacturers make it a warranty condition. What gets checked, what Octopus and Hometree's new plans offer, and when…
20 August 2026
The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme stops at the Irish Sea. Here's what Northern Ireland households can use instead in 2026: NISEP heat pump schemes, Affordable Warmth's real rules, and the…
17 August 2026
Does home insurance cover a heat pump? Usually yes for buildings cover — but breakdown policies are patchy. Here is how insurance, warranties and MCS guarantees fit together for UK…
17 August 2026
An oversized heat pump short cycles, wears faster and costs more to buy and run. Here is why bigger is not better — and how to sanity-check the kW figure…
10 August 2026
Short cycling — a heat pump starting and stopping every few minutes — wears the compressor and inflates bills. Here are the causes, from oversizing to low water volume, and…
4 August 2026
Heat pumps are now the default replacement for gas boilers in UK government policy, but the question most homeowners ask first is always the same: how much does it actually…
28 May 2026
Comparing infrared panels vs heat pumps across cost, efficiency, running expenses, and grant eligibility. This guide helps UK homeowners choose the right low-carbon heating system for their property.
8 May 2026
An honest comparison of heat pumps, biomass and solar thermal against gas boilers on cost, comfort, maintenance, grants and carbon savings for UK homes.
8 May 2026