<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Heating ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating 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[ Could insulation innovations feature in your self-build or renovation plans? Our build expert explores the options ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulation-innovations byQzBPpEpSbxRPiSAjJMEG Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you turn off underfloor heating in the summer? 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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[ Could overlay underfloor heating be the best choice for your home renovation project? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/overlay-underfloor-heating yg9mmJAJzTeuVL6U5mKxMZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +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[ Cold spots on internal walls are not to be ignored — this is what to do ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/cold-spots-on-internal-walls Aa6mhHx37YHrCA7A5pcYK8 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Insulating a basement the right way to avoid thermal bridging and trapping moisture ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulating-a-basement j4EtcDKebxoN6YwQm36GJL Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 7 signs your boiler is about to break down — experts reveal how to stop issues before they ever happen ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/signs-a-boiler-might-break-down s8KbzihNbuVu3adYDL6m67 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to keep pests out of your insulation (and what causes them in the first place) ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/how-to-stop-pests-in-insulation 7CUm5mWNqT6jW7E5yN4MHh Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:14:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spray foam scandal: Government rejects calls to offer financial support for faulty installations ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/spray-foam-insulation-row-government-refuses-to-offer-financial-support-for-faulty-installations bkFPZPs4JyqBAnK3TWuar6 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:52:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ My husband and I can never agree on when to turn off the central heating in Spring – so I asked the experts for their advice to put an end to the bickering ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/when-to-turn-heating-off-in-spring odQkrvgqwiCfGe9fC85abh Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +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[ Why the collapse of ECO4 should make officials rethink home retrofits ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/why-the-death-of-eco4-should-make-officials-rethink-home-retrofits G5bzoFpWqRzFi9ARjCGP5J Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't underestimate the importance of utility room heating say experts — and why being 'smart' about it could be the best approach ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/utility-room-heating p9a4sZgiZWC7ZoavNTRfwB Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +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[ 'Like running a bath without a plug': The flaw in the Government’s Warm Homes Plan ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/like-running-a-bath-without-a-plug-the-flaw-in-the-governments-warm-homes-plan sgVPSQ6eS5jRGB6GH272ec Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:22:58 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:53:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Insulation scheme turns into financial timebomb for thousands of households ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulation-scheme-turns-into-financial-timebomb-for-thousands-of-households 28gw6C3WtuMv6oEQuTwhyB Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How a UK heating scheme using old mines is attracting global attention ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/how-a-uk-heating-scheme-using-old-mines-is-attracting-global-attention nDXxFt8sqthsxVDiYjg37P Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +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[ Can a heated towel rail keep a bathroom warm or do you need another heat source as well? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/can-a-heated-towel-rail-keep-a-bathroom-warm bBXZnBiQTQ5Z3CYantYYhV Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Confused why you have no hot water but your heating works? Try these 4 steps before you call an engineer ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/boiler/no-hot-water-but-heating-works JY96HC2qeVJ52Mx2UsbbXY Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much does replacing a thermostat cost? Find out what you should expect to pay ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/replacing-a-thermostat-cost onZkvnm6SXyrQeUUbHrqaF Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The cavity wall insulation mistakes to avoid when adding this area to your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/cavity-wall-insulation-mistakes nNVfELd8bSDxNT9sCWWrMV Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Carbon monoxide leaks are silent and deadly – 8 warning signs you should never ignore ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/carbon-monoxide-leak YSefFobYkraAz3v6vFoQCg Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:05:49 +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[ Heating a barn conversion — what to consider when deciding how to keep your new home cosy and warm ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/conversion/heating-a-barn-conversion UevrxkNeLFYfxYduJoBKbY Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:48:32 +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[ I asked insulation experts for the 4 most common loft insulation mistakes — so you can be confident you aren't getting it wrong ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/loft-insulation-mistakes YnvKbun2ek67xXgpXuehQ7 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:52:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Investing in an oil-filled radiator? Here's how to find the right size and avoid wasting energy ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/radiator/oil-filled-radiator-size 9t6Z7FGDvxPT9YXwkKe38j Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do oil-filled radiators work? An expert guide to this popular heat emitter ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/radiator/how-do-oil-filled-radiators-work sdVg9DENEfLDD9XktE4tLi Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +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[ Are your pipes making noise when water is turned on? Experts reveal the common causes and how to fix them ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/are-your-pipes-making-noise-when-water-is-turned-on aF7oL5XEhkVMY3S3jRx7Ag Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Open fireplaces may soon be banned — with tighter restrictions on fuel too ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/fireplace/open-fireplace-ban BJe6nRYWMY5gcCfPdfYKvB Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I see these insulation mistakes time and time again and the results can be damaging. Here's the 8 main errors and how to avoid them ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulation-mistakes nBegxFVURHbmEk6CShTmqS Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:33:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say this simple radiator add-on could help lower your heating bills ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/radiator/radiator-booster-fans SaPiQm6tY4NLu4UveyXSTi Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can BOXT really replace your boiler by tomorrow? This is how the service performed when I put it to the test ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/boiler/boxt-boiler-installation-review gfxrvrojNJwMUzkn8UxxPb Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:55:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you leave an oil-filled radiator on overnight? We asked experts about the potential risks ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/radiator/are-oil-filled-radiators-safe-to-leave-on-overnight GCV9jX77ZyawqA3ctENoie Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:54:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will the amount of paint coats on a radiator affect heat output? Here’s what experts say ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/radiator/will-the-amount-of-paint-coats-on-a-radiator-affect-heat-output cu2bZ8Mcrm8aV7427WVcek Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much is too much insulation? 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