Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we're joined by Graham Hendra, a long-time heat pump enthusiast, and James Clarke from Elite Services Group to discuss what homeowners can expect during their first winter with a heat pump. We explore key topics like how heat pumps operate differently from traditional boilers and tips for electricity management. This episode is sponsored by NIBE, Europe’s le...

In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we dive deep into the complexities of installing heat pumps in challenging properties, from flats and apartments to older homes, garages, cellars and even boathouses. Our expert panel, including Rob Stevens from Heat Force, Rick Clarke from NIBE and Barry Sharp from Renewable Heat, discusses how solutions like Exhaust Air Heat Pumps (EAHPs) can tackle space...

In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, Mars is joined by Joseph Burdon from Mitsubishi Electric, Max Waddingham from Good Energy and Geoff, a homeowner from the Renewable Heating Hub community. Together, they tackle some of the most common concerns homeowners face about heat pump warranties and the level of support to expect from both installers and manufacturers. This episode is sponsored by Mit...

In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we dive into the best practices for maintaining and servicing your heat pump with expert guests: Harland from Guscott Heating Services, David Stanford from Genous and, Daniel Davies, Wales and Northern Ireland Installer of the Year 2024. Discover essential tips on servicing, monitoring your ASHP system, and avoiding common maintenance mistakes to keep your h...

In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we dive into the real-world costs of running an air source heat pump (ASHP). With energy prices on the rise, it’s essential to know how to manage and optimise your system for maximum efficiency. Our panel of experts – Lee Brown from IMS Heat Pumps, Max Waddingham from Good Energy and heat pump enthusiast Graham Hendra – cover everything from system efficienc...

Heat pumps have gained a lot of attention in recent years, but with that attention come plenty of myths and misconceptions. In this episode of Homeowners’ Q&A, we bring together a panel of experts to separate fact from fiction when it comes to air source heat pumps. Our panel – Leah Robson from Your Energy Your Way, Derrick Denton from UK Alternative Energy and Mark Denman from Custom Renewabl...

We tackle one of the most important aspects of heat pump installations – heat loss calculations and heat pump sizing. Our expert panel, featuring Michael Crook from Heat Pump Installers UK, Graham Hendra and James Parker from the Renewable Heating Hub community, discusses why getting the heat loss calculation right is essential to ensuring your heat pump is the correct size for your property. We e...

We dive into the highly contentious topic of buffer tanks in heat pump installations. Are they truly necessary, or could they be the biggest mistake in your heating system that's making it run inefficiently? Join us as we sit down with industry experts to explore the pros and cons of buffer tanks, how they impact your system’s efficiency, and when they might actually be required. Our panel include...