<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Heat-pump ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Hidden heat pump insulation faults could be costing UK homes £74 a year ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/hidden-heat-pump-insulation-faults-costing-uk-homes DpXYBibbAnnoESb4SHKTHL Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New £2,500 heat pump grants to help cool homes announced ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/new-heat-pump-grants-to-help-cool-homes-announced 2eQRU9BmnWgVYiQeu8wtKQ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ £9,000 heat pump grant boost announced for some UK homeowners ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/gbp9-000-heat-pump-grant-boost-announced-for-some-uk-homeowners YdRZpSLaqo2j3U6WyAusGa Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:33:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much electricity does a heat pump use? Our expert explains how to estimate your annual running costs ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/how-much-electricity-does-a-heat-pump-use 3RMB8WcWFh9aHMiyKTeXjK Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I visited this Octopus Energy Zero Bills home to see if the tech lived up to the hype ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/i-visited-an-octopus-energy-zero-bills-home YQLAHpgwzybHf75v7FRXSB Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:49:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Octopus claims heat pumps are £200 cheaper than gas boilers, but is it true? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/octopus-claims-heat-pumps-can-be-gbp200-cheaper-than-gas-boilers-but-what-about-in-older-homes N9RgF2bSvdBdLQLYbdeNm5 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:03:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ British Gas ad pulled after watchdog questions £546 heat pump saving claim ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/british-gas-ad-pulled-after-watchdog-questions-gbp546-heat-pump-saving-claim wCwdwuuSUY6oXGqptUAfAH Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heat pump boom gains pace, but only one in 20 homes set to switch by 2030 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pump-boom-gains-pace-but-only-one-in-20-homes-set-to-switch-by-2030 yNSX5ZrbmQDx5qwHG9uqvG Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:18:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why upgrading a heat pump isn't just a case of replacing like for like ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/upgrade-a-heat-pump 53kDUCD3KgixTsoJgwaEYJ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Well-installed heat pumps cut energy bills by over £200 a year, UK study finds ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/well-installed-heat-pumps-cut-energy-bills-by-over-gbp200-a-year-uk-study-finds bMXHkUvwQKrXLiDuHb2eMh Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ UK households warned 85,000 tumble dryers could catch fire ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/uk-households-warned-85-000-tumble-dryers-could-catch-fire kC4YHotr6HvR8xjR6xpCAP Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How long do heat pumps last? You might be surprised if you're comparing it to the lifespan of a gas boiler ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/how-long-do-heat-pumps-last neNG32H5GvkCgap55Q9hka Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:29:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heat pumps win over skeptics as new homes use far less power than predicted ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pumps-win-over-skeptics-as-new-homes-use-far-less-power-than-predicted XwweEnj4rWhGVuntvnXkhm Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can now get £2,500 off the price of air-to-air heat pumps as Boiler Upgrade Scheme expands ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/boiler-upgrade-scheme-expands-to-include-air-to-air-heat-pumps D6h5eMGG3STLzdQK5VpjXK Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Electricity prices must fall or Britain risks stalling its green heating revolution ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/electricity-prices-must-fall-or-britain-risks-stalling-its-green-heating-revolution uc2hPz7pVWzX69MuvWZF3C Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the government about to cut the Boiler Upgrade Scheme? Government in talks to reduce green house levies ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/is-the-government-about-to-cut-the-boiler-upgrade-scheme-government-in-talks-to-reduce-green-house-levies 8ExaNbuQqZsv8yYuqn2XAf Sun, 09 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Men more likely to consider heat‑pump technology than women, new poll shows ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/men-more-likely-to-consider-heat-pump-technology-than-women-new-poll-shows N2jJhmNsB8M2p9woDkEki3 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Buying British: UK made heat pumps now make up a third of UK total sales ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/buying-british-uk-made-heat-pumps-now-make-up-a-third-of-uk-total-sales YiRtAqxs3xqrENTLYEFZXF Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This unusual mortgage perk could make your home warmer — and greener ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/this-unusual-mortgage-perk-could-make-your-home-warmer-and-greener UxEe9Us2yGCoxL8i3Kt2X4 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heat pumps reduce indoor air pollution by 99% and boost health, report finds ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pumps-reduce-indoor-air-pollution-by-99-percent-and-boost-health-report-finds mV7MdRce9P2FBfRZ56wdQV Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps for Heat Pump Week 2025 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pump-week Vq499qk8S3RyD7vTRyWj7X Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can my neighbour complain about me putting in a heat pump? Yes, but here's how to avoid it say the experts ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/can-my-neighbour-complain-about-me-putting-in-a-heat-pump NqYkS3j9GrDQfdjHcmx34c Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:48:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've lived with a heat pump for 7 years and these are the changes I've already made, and the ones I'll make in the future ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pump-changes-ive-made BjDiv3zaR8aVqHWVQRZaDc Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:27:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you cover a heat pump to hide it from view? Experts offer their golden rules and explain why getting it wrong could be costly ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/can-you-cover-a-heat-pump eQv7BF284xRccEfnNGdqKR Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts reveal the worst places to install a heat pump – 6 areas you should avoid when fitting one in your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/worst-places-to-install-a-heat-pump wKD4bZ3xJCDP3fG7nLUh6A Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:14:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 6 heat pump problems the experts want you to know about before even thinking about installation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pump-problems Qh4iG58sW9TzN38HjVzkLY Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:15:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Worried about ground source heat pump problems? We list the most common ones and how to find out what's causing them ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/ground-source-heat-pump-problems swzrhH6RXf4W9DFwrhXusF Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We reveal the top heat pump mistakes experts see time and time again — the good news? All are easily avoidable ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heat-pump/heat-pump-mistakes jKpgwFxo3EW9KtgBU3GtU8 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Biomass boilers vs heat pumps — how to choose the best system for heating your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/biomass-boilers-vs-heat-pumps vWvABdcVhjyWdZdXAeG8BU Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:15:04 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:49:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thinking of using a heat pump for a hot tub? Here’s everything you need to know ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/can-you-use-a-heat-pump-for-a-hot-tub 3z8RAXNrWDbpv9H4tVUvDV Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:41:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ More heat pump ads banned as regulator signals growing crackdown on misleading information ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/more-heat-pump-ads-banned-as-regulator-signals-growing-crackdown 2mzAWZff8fma7AUP4gnTKk Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:40:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Safety watchdog orders thousands to stop using heat pump tumble dryers immediately ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/safety-watchdog-orders-thousands-to-stop-using-heat-pump-tumble-dryers-immediately XbsqcdmsiRyYYsQ8NrebmY Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:45:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/planning-permission-reform-boosts-uk-heat-pump-sales qu4QKC5zkP8rXwxZaLHTWF Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Getting your heat pump size right isn't just a simple equation. Here's everything your installer will need to take into account ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/heat-pump-size sXLUce4XZdejC9ubk2VDae Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:19:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Manchester to become UK’s heat pump capital with historic five-year agreement ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/manchester-to-become-uks-heat-pump-capital-with-historic-five-year-agreement JXbysuhQkExY8UDkVzQkYB Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why ground source heat pumps could be the cooling fix you didn’t know you had ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/ground-source-heat-pumps-for-cooling zedrFAgZEEpqycCtjkwCaL Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:24:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Free heat pump scheme aimed at boosting installations shares early findings ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/free-heat-pump-scheme-aimed-at-boosting-installations-shares-early-findings nwtdKRaSJjmNvbid5nM7Qa Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How visiting a heat pump is helping UK homeowners make smarter, greener choices ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/how-visiting-a-heat-pump-is-helping-uk-homeowners-make-smarter-greener-choices Pqbnbcpn3ueWhuouDXwmzS Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA moves into the home energy market with new heat pump range ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/flat-pack-to-heat-pumps-ikea-moves-into-the-uk-home-energy-market-with-new-heat-pump-range Si5yHLLzS3tx6jeKaE4LcV Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:24:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are heat pumps worth it? These three factors will help you decide says energy expert ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/are-heat-pumps-worth-it abs29s3hEXqM47Mz8skj3F Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:01:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Industry pushes for heat pumps to be included in 'salary sacrifice' scheme ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/industry-pushes-for-heat-pumps-to-be-included-in-salary-sacrifice-scheme cbfqhctnxbHYYaXyLQGxvU Wed, 14 May 2025 06:53:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too 'political' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/bbc-bosses-tell-evan-davis-to-quit-heat-pump-podcast-claiming-it-was-too-political yfxiPBSbbmVXSJYh9QUam7 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kevin McCloud says 'heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses... but neither are gas boilers' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/kevin-mccloud-says-heat-pumps-arent-good-for-poorly-built-leaky-houses-but-neither-are-gas-boilers KcaMgEYShR7F2vCPcidZCB Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy goes from Green Jacket to Green Energy after he gains planning approval for heat pump ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/rory-mcilroy-goes-from-green-jacket-to-green-energy-after-he-gains-planning-approval-for-heat-pump yGQPDRpqeM4p4FNAEWZUVR Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Landscape Design Tips for Self-Builders and Renovators – exclusive masterclass with Lucy Willcox and Will Cooke ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/masterclass-premium kpYtwpm6gc8Nfj9pVNj8LH Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:49:18 +0000 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:23:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heat pump giant claims three key fixes could transform UK adoption rates ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/heat-pump-giant-claims-three-key-fixes-could-transform-uk-adoption-rates RdgiHkPCrywXm69PAwhrUk Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Government invests £100k in ‘nudge unit’ to tackle heat pump myths ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/government-invests-gbp100k-in-nudge-unit-to-tackle-heat-pump-myths 68mPkYmo2fKTMcLcxCLbp9 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop a heat pump freezing — experts share what you should and shouldn't do during cold snaps ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-to-stop-a-heat-pump-freezing 36kKB7kgzNyXZ9shrgGNR7 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:20:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ How I use off peak energy tariffs to make my heat pump running costs cheaper ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/off-peak-energy-tariffs-with-a-heat-pump 6XSRjo9MxoGjUxWbBqm9jM Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:24:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ A planning rule for installing heat pumps has just been removed by the government ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/a-planning-rule-for-installing-heat-pumps-has-just-been-removed-by-the-government ShWmcPLMzqzjHz4fFcXRj Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000