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Air Source Heat Pumps

What are the benefits of R290 heat pumps?

The Grant Aerona 290 heat pump range uses R290 refrigerant instead of R32 refrigerant. With a very low global warming potential, R290 refrigerant delivers a number of benefits which this article will explore to help homeowners who are looking for a heat pump understand more about this different type of refrigerant gas.

What are the advantages of hybrid heating systems?

Hybrids

What are the advantages of hybrid heating systems?

A hybrid heating system, which combines a renewable heat source with a traditional fossil fuel boiler, can help homeowners transition to more sustainable home heating when it may not be possible for them to completely swap to renewable energy. In this article, we will look at the advantages of hybrid heating and the types of properties it is suitable for.

What properties are air source heat pumps suitable for?

Air Source Heat Pumps

What properties are air source heat pumps suitable for?

A common misconception about air source heat pumps is that they are only suitable for installation in new build properties. While heat pumps are an ideal heating system for modern new builds, they are also capable of fulfilling the heating requirements for lots of other properties. Here we will explore how heat pumps are a sustainable way to heat many types of homes, both new and old.

A 17kW heat pump installation

Air Source Heat Pumps

How to choose the right air source heat pump for your home

Making the move to renewable home heating is a sustainable life choice that more and more homeowners are choosing with the number of air source heat pump installations increasing every year. In this article, we talk through the key stages that homeowners should follow to ensure they find the right heat pump for their home.

The Ultimate Guide to Efficient and Comfortable Heating: Wet Underfloor Heating Systems

Underfloor Heating

The Ultimate Guide to Efficient and Comfortable Heating: Wet Underfloor Heating Systems

Underfloor heating systems provide homeowners with an efficient heat emitter solution which can partner with both renewable and traditional central heating systems while also delivering lots of benefits from comfort through to unobtrusive design. This article provides an overview of UFH to help homeowners understand how they can incorporate this versatile heat emitter into their homes.

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

HVO boilers

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

HVO is a biofuel that has the potential to replace kerosene oil in home heating to help reduce carbon emissions throughout the UK.

Air source heat pump heating systems explained

Air Source Heat Pumps

10 top questions to ask before buying a heat pump

If you are looking to change and upgrade your home heating system, the decision may seem a daunting one. Air source heat pumps are one solution that could fulfil your home’s heating and hot water demand so let us help you make an informed choice about whether this low carbon heating system is the right option for your home.

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