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Heat pump time of use tariff cost savings not realistic unless heat pumps are used in a specific way. Most people are unaware.

Heat pump time of use tariff cost savings not realistic unless heat pumps are used in a specific way. Most people are unaware.

Heat pumps & tariffs: Facts from the fuzziness

5 hours ago

Thermostats are usually very poor for heat pump efficiency, especially when attempting to get cost savings by being on a time of use tarff

Thermostats are usually very poor for heat pump efficiency, especially when attempting to get cost savings by being on a time of use tarff

Heat pumps & tariffs: £ saving method 1: Thermostats

5 hours ago

Heat pumps & tariffs: £ saving method 3: Automation

Heat pumps & tariffs: £ saving method 3: Automation

Heat pumps & tariffs: £ saving method 3: Automation

5 hours ago

Heat pump time of use tariffs can only be fully realised by varying flow temperatures

Heat pump time of use tariffs can only be fully realised by varying flow temperatures

Heat pumps & tariffs: £ saving method 2: Party tricks

5 hours ago

Redrow householder heat pump optimisation guide

Redrow householder heat pump optimisation guide

Redrow householder heat pump optimisation guide

Feb 19

Jargon free explanations of why heat pumps work brilliantly with the right knowledge

Jargon free explanations of why heat pumps work brilliantly with the right knowledge

Heat pumps: Aghh to Ahaa to Oooo..!

Jan 27

Heat pump sorrow to heat pump success. This is a true positive story of a heat pump in an old leaky property. The home wasn't warm and the energy bills were high

Heat pump sorrow to heat pump success. This is a true positive story of a heat pump in an old leaky property. The home wasn't warm and the energy bills were high

From loathing my heat pump to loving it

Jan 27

heat pump efficiency weather compensation curve settings practical guides

heat pump efficiency weather compensation curve settings practical guides

Set-by-step guides to tame and train your heat pump

Jan 27

This explains why heat pump installers are unable to fully set up a heat pump in the right way and why householders themselves need to take a role in deciding settings for themselves

This explains why heat pump installers are unable to fully set up a heat pump in the right way and why householders themselves need to take a role in deciding settings for themselves

Why you need to train your own heat pump

Jan 27

heat pump flow temperature optimisation weather compensation external efficiency minimum water temperature to provide comfort

heat pump flow temperature optimisation weather compensation external efficiency minimum water temperature to provide comfort

The Goldilocks secret to great heat pump results

Jan 27

heat pump efficiency comfort thermostats timers inefficient coefficient of performance

heat pump efficiency comfort thermostats timers inefficient coefficient of performance

How many heat pumps are being used in the wrong way

Jan 27

heat pump negative stories misinformation fossil fuel vested interestst

heat pump negative stories misinformation fossil fuel vested interestst

Why some heat pump stories are awful (and others are brilliant!)

Jan 27

Heat pump different to boilers efficient low temperatures

Heat pump different to boilers efficient low temperatures

Why heat pumps shouldn't be treated like boilers

Jan 27

Heat pumps worry or confuse many people but they needn't at all. Used in the right way, they work brilliantly

Heat pumps worry or confuse many people but they needn't at all. Used in the right way, they work brilliantly

Why heat pumps feel scary (and why they shouldn't)

Jan 27

Here to help, the Mums Versus Mould community

Here to help, the Mums Versus Mould community

Here to help, the Mums Versus Mould community

DAMP PROBLEMS AND ENERGY

Dec 18, 2024

Instant boiling water taps...transparent costs for the first time

Instant boiling water taps...transparent costs for the first time

Instant boiling water taps...transparent costs for the first time

Nov 15, 2024

A simply magic draught proofing product!

A simply magic draught proofing product!

A simply magic draught proofing product!

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Dec 7, 2023

Xmas light energy consumption costs - facts to help you enjoy Xmas more

Xmas light energy consumption costs - facts to help you enjoy Xmas more

Xmas light energy consumption costs - facts to help you enjoy Xmas more

Dec 3, 2023

Cunning practical ways curtains & blinds can keep you warmer and save you money

Cunning practical ways curtains & blinds can keep you warmer and save you money

Cunning practical ways curtains & blinds can keep you warmer and save you money

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Oct 22, 2023

Tips, tricks, do’s and DON’Ts to keep a home cool in summer

Tips, tricks, do’s and DON’Ts to keep a home cool in summer

Tips, tricks, do’s and DON’Ts to keep a home cool in summer

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Sep 3, 2023

This is how helpful loft insulation is in summer at keeping you cool

This is how helpful loft insulation is in summer at keeping you cool

This is how helpful loft insulation is in summer at keeping you cool

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Jul 21, 2023

Spray foam loft insulation...essential independent advice

Spray foam loft insulation...essential independent advice

Spray foam loft insulation...essential independent advice

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Jul 21, 2023

Do you have cold suspended timber floors downstairs?...Solutions here..

Do you have cold suspended timber floors downstairs?...Solutions here..

Do you have cold suspended timber floors downstairs?...Solutions here..

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Mar 10, 2023

Cold room above a garage or carport?...Solutions here..

Cold room above a garage or carport?...Solutions here..

Cold room above a garage or carport?...Solutions here..

INSULATION & DRAUGHTS

Feb 26, 2023

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