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Air source heat pump quotes: how to compare them like for like

Compare design assumptions, equipment, grants and exclusions so you can see what each heat pump quote really includes.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Will your home's electricity supply need upgrading for a heat pump?

Find out when a heat pump may need a larger main fuse, consumer-unit work or a three-phase electricity supply.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Where should an outdoor air source heat pump unit be installed?

Compare ground, wall and roof locations, including airflow, noise, drainage, pipework and maintenance access.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Are air source heat pumps noisy? What UK households should know

Heat pumps are not silent, but siting, design and operating conditions matter more than one headline decibel figure.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Can you install a heat pump in a leasehold flat or maisonette?

Consent, planning, noise, outdoor space and hot water can all decide whether a heat pump is practical in a flat.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Can a heat pump work well in an old, solid-wall or listed home?

Older homes can use heat pumps, but heat loss, radiator sizing, pipe routes and heritage consent shape the design.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse

Heat pump installer matching: seven checks every consumer should see

What installer screening can tell you, what it cannot, and the checks to make before signing a heat pump contract.

Giles Crosse, Clearwise Energy Editor
Giles Crosse