Research shows that 94% of UK homeowners with heat pumps are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their heating. This compares to 85% for the most common heating system in the UK, the mains gas boiler.   Yet we constantly see in the media and on social media claims that heat pumps are noisy, expensive to install, expensive to run, don’t work in old houses and don’t work in the cold.   What’s the truth?   I’ve been living with an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) for 18 months now

The weather’s getting colder. The heating is on. Energy use and comfort are becoming more interesting!   Energy use and carbon emissions:...

Moving into the EcoBungalow 3 ½ years ago, I inherited an ancient gas boiler with a hot water cylinder. Having become used to gas combi...