Room Thermostats
What is a thermostat? The thermostat is a common fixture in most homes, helping to maintain an even temperature in the house all year round. In the winter, room thermostats (sometimes referred to as roomstats) prevent rooms from overheating. In…
Heating Programmers
What are heating programmers? Programmers are a key component of heating control systems in the UK. Since many homes are unoccupied for parts of the day, there is little point in heating them if no one is there to benefit.…
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)
What are thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)? Thermostatic radiator valves are commonly referred to as TRVs and are used to control the air temperature of different rooms – you will normally find them on the side of your radiators. TRVs are…
How to install your infrared heating panels
Positioning the infrared heating panels is key If you have purchased – or are about to purchase – infrared heaters, then understanding where to put them is important to get the best results. Infrared heating panels don’t operate like conventional convection…
Introduction to Hot Water Cylinders
There are two types of hot water cylinders found in homes today. The newer pressurised unvented hot water tanks and the older style vented hot water tanks. Unvented hot water cylinders Unvented hot water cylinders were only made legal in…
Biomass boilers vs conventional gas boilers
Comparing the cost of biomass boilers with conventional boilers Biomass boilers start at about £7,000 for a 12kW domestic version, which is sufficient to provide heat and hot water for a 4-bed house. A comparably sized gas boiler will only cost…
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…