The Happy Heat Pump Podcast

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Evan Davis & Bean Beanland talk about anything and everything to do with Heat Pumps. It's a UK objective to replace gas boilers over the coming two decades, with heat pumps being seen as the obvious alternative. It will be a massive project to change the way we heat our homes - we might be installing 25 million of these devices in the next three decades. So what are they? What do they cost? What are the positives and negatives of heat pumps? Always curious about the scale of the transition upon...

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The final episode...

Apr 22nd, 2025 5:00 AM

Evan & Bean draw a close to the Happy Heat Pump Podcast. Thank you for listening over the past 20 episodes. All will remain available to listen again for anyone embarking on a heat pump journey. Here's some links you might also find useful...• https://www.getaheatpump.org.uk/Useful initial information website developed by Nesta and The MCS Foundation (both charities operating in the sector)• https://www.visitaheatpump.com/Opportunity to visit an existing heat pump in a non-sales environment, to talk to the home owner, listen to the sounds, etc., try before you buy• https://www.gov.uk/check-heat-pumpGovernment contribution to allow homeowners to get some feel for home suitability for the energy transition to a heat pump• https://www.hpf.org.uk/advice/homeownersIncludes a downloadable procurement advice document, to help homeowners ensure that the system being offered meets their needs and to equip homeowners to challenge potential installers for competence, etc.• https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/ground-and-air-source-heat-pumps/article/guidesA range of articles on both air-source and ground-source heat pumps from a trusted domestic advisory brand• https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-at-home/heating-your-home/heat-pumps/Again, a range of articles on both air-source and ground-source heat pumps from a trusted domestic advisory brand

Common mistakes made when installing heat pumps

Mar 24th, 2025 6:00 AM

You can avoid some of the most common mistakes made when installing heat pumps by listening to this episode. Get in touch with any experiences you've had.