What is Economy 7?
What is the Economy 7 tariff? Economy 7 is simply a 2-tiered tariff that charges you less for using energy at off peak times. Usually this means that energy is cheaper from around midnight to 7am, although this may vary…
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps extract heat from the air, even at temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees. This heat can then be used for space heating in the home.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground source heat pumps work by extracting heat from the ground, which can then be used in the home for space heating or hot water.
Water Source Heat Pumps
Water source heat pumps extract heat from a water source on your property. The heat extracted can then be used to heat water or for space heating.
Heat Pumps and Planning Permission
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump? Ground and water source heat pumps Usually, unless you live in a listed property or conservation area, ground and water source heat pumps are considered a permitted development. You shouldn’t need…
Regular Boiler
A regular boiler uses works in conjunction with a hot water storage cylinder and 2 cold water top up tanks to provide central heating and hot water.
Combi Boilers
A combi boiler heats water straight from the mains using a heat exchanger, providing hot water on demand, with an efficiency rating of over 90%.
System Boilers
System boilers heat water directly from the mains and then store it in a tank, this allows it to be tapped at multiple sources without any pressure loss.
Underfloor Heating
Under floor heating creates a warm and cosy floor. By radiating heat from a larger surface area it also distributes the heat more evenly within the home.
Megaflo unvented hot water systems
We are seeing more and more people installing Megaflo heating systems in their homes, but what are they and why are they becoming so popular? Well, a Megaflo is essentially a brand of hot water tank – but the major…