We all know that feeling when you’re looking to start a project for home improvements, and things just look a bit daunting. This guide will help you make the right decisions first time! And what’s more, it won’t cost you anything. Energy-Efficient Heat Sources It’s a bit more than choosing what takes your fancy. It’s … Read more
Along with my partners, we have completed many heat pump installations in the last fifteen years without complaint. Although these are at the more premium level of products, I have seen endless negative reports on social media about them, and yet the growth in UK heat pump installations is real. It’s also a lot slower … Read more
If you’ve got a heat pump, there’s a good chance you’ve still run into one specific problem: a room it doesn’t quite reach well, or a space you only use occasionally, a garden office, a converted loft, or a conservatory that doesn’t really justify running the whole system just to warm it up for a … Read more
Rates and tariff details in this guide are illustrative and verified as of August 2026. Tariff structures and rates change frequently; always confirm current pricing directly with the supplier before switching. A heat pump is only as cheap to run as the electricity that powers it. It’s an efficient technology by design, but stick it … Read more
Biomass boilers have become something of a niche technology in UK domestic heating. As heat pumps have moved into the mainstream and grant support has shifted heavily in their favour, pellet boilers now occupy a narrower (but still genuine) role for off-grid rural properties, larger older homes with high heat demand, and households with access … Read more
If you’ve searched for a smart thermostat, you’ve probably noticed that most buying guides treat all central heating systems the same way. No two systems are the same. A smart control that shaves a genuine amount off a gas boiler’s running costs might do very little for a heat pump — and in some cases, … Read more
