Air source and ground source heat pump guides
Electric boiler vs heat pump compared on running costs, efficiency and installation. See why heat pumps cost £2,278 less per year to run for a typical UK home.
18 January 2026
Storage heaters vs heat pump running costs compared for 2026. Heat pumps are 3-4x more efficient and could save you £1,200 per year on heating bills.
17 January 2026 Compare heat pump warranty terms from Vaillant, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Grant and Samsung. Learn what voids cover and how to protect your investment.
15 January 2026 Compare the best smart thermostats for heat pumps in the UK. See why Homely, Passiv and tado outperform Nest and Hive for heat pump efficiency.
15 January 2026 How long do heat pumps last? Air source units last 15-20 years, ground source up to 50 years. We cover maintenance factors, servicing costs and replacement planning.
14 January 2026 Heat pump hot water cylinder guide covering 48-52C storage, legionella pasteurisation at 60C, immersion backup, mixing valves and sizing for UK households.
13 January 2026 Heat pump problems UK homeowners face most often: reduced output, short cycling, icing, strange noises, error codes and which issues you can fix yourself.
13 January 2026 Do you need a heat pump buffer tank? We explain short cycling prevention, the 25-litres-per-kW sizing rule, defrost support and when a buffer is unnecessary.
12 January 2026 Heat pump weather compensation explained: how curves adjust flow temperature to outdoor conditions, why every 1C reduction boosts COP by up to 2.5% and setup tips.
11 January 2026 Heat pump radiator sizing guide for the UK. Covers why heat pumps run at 35-55C, the 2.4x upsizing factor at 45C, low-temp radiators and UFH options.
11 January 2026