Guides
Plain-English guides to heating, cooling and home energy, written for UK homes.
How air conditioning works (and why it can heat your home too)
A simple explanation of the refrigerant cycle, heating mode, efficiency ratings and what to expect from a home AC system in the UK.
5 min readAir source heat pumpAir source heat pumps explained
How an air-to-water heat pump replaces a boiler, how it is sized, what it costs and how to make it cheap to run.
6 min readAir conditioningAir-to-air or air-to-water: which heat pump suits your home?
Compare air conditioning style heat pumps with air-to-water systems for cost, comfort, hot water and grants.
4 min readAir source heat pumpBoiler Upgrade Scheme: £2,500, £7,500 or £9,000 off
Who qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in England and Wales, how much you get and how the installer applies for you.
4 min readAir source heat pumpHow to choose a heat pump or air conditioning installer
The certificates that matter, the questions to ask and the red flags to avoid when you get quotes.
5 min readAir source heat pumpHeat pump and AC running costs: what really decides your bill
Efficiency, flow temperature, tariffs and solar: the four things that decide what a heat pump or AC costs to run.
4 min readSolar panelsSolar panels and home batteries: a practical guide
How much solar fits your roof, what it earns through the Smart Export Guarantee and when a battery is worth it.
4 min readAir conditioningServicing and warranties: keep your system covered
Why annual servicing matters for heat pumps and AC, what manufacturers require, and how to keep your records in one place.
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