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Ground Source Heat Pumps: What You Need to Know About Boreholes and Trenches
Thinking about ground source? We explain the two installation methods - boreholes and trenches - including costs, disruption, and which suits your property.
Hybrid Heat Pumps: The Best of Both Worlds?
A hybrid heat pump keeps your gas boiler for the coldest days and uses a heat pump the rest of the time. We assess whether this halfway house makes sense.
Heat Pump Noise: Separating Fact From Fiction
Worried about heat pump noise annoying you or your neighbours? We measure actual decibel levels and compare them to everyday sounds.
The Real Running Costs of a Heat Pump: One Year On
After 12 months with an air source heat pump, we share the actual running costs, electricity usage, and comparison to our old gas boiler.
Air Source vs Ground Source Heat Pumps: Which One Makes Sense for Your Home?
We compare air source and ground source heat pumps across cost, efficiency, space requirements, and real-world performance.