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Tips and guides about Heat pump installers
A heat pump moves warmth from the outside air into your home — turning 1 kWh of electricity into around 3 kWh of heat. Here is the four-step cycle explained without jargon, what SCOP really means, and why it still works at -5°C.
The current state of UK home insulation grants in 2026 following the closure of the Great British Insulation Scheme, and who can still get help through ECO4.
How wet and electric underfloor heating systems compare on installation and running cost, and which type typically suits a whole-house install versus a single-room retrofit.
How the 2025 changes to permitted development rules affect where an air source heat pump can be sited, including the scrapped 1-metre boundary rule and noise limits.
What MCS certification actually means, why it is required for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and how to check an installer is genuinely certified.
Typical UK installation prices for an air source heat pump by property size, what the price normally includes, and how SCOP efficiency affects running costs.
What the Boiler Upgrade Scheme actually pays towards an air source heat pump in 2026, who qualifies for the enhanced £9,000 rate, and how a claim gets made.