Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

Mars Mlodzinski

The Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners’ Q&A series is your go-to resource for expert advice on heating systems and renewable energy solutions. Whether you’re new to heat pumps or a seasoned homeowner looking to optimise your setup, this series is designed to answer your most pressing questions.

Each episode, we dive into the topics that matter most to you, guided by real questions from our community forums. Our panel of industry experts breaks down complex concepts, offers practical tips and shares their insights on the latest technologies – making sure you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your home’s heating and energy systems.

Join us as we explore everything from buffer tanks and system design to automation and energy efficiency, all with a focus on helping homeowners achieve the best possible performance from their renewable heating systems. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of the Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners’ Q&A!

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20 episodes
Updated July 27

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July 27 · 27 min
Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme About to Face the Axe?
The UK has a new government, a new Energy Secretary and a fresh opportunity to reshape the future of domestic heating. But will the latest policy changes actually make heat pumps more affordable, more reliable and more attractive to homeowners? In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, Mars speaks with Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of HPA UK, about what the new government could mean for heat pumps, home electrification and the wider renewable heating sector. The conversation examines the removal of VAT from household electricity and asks whether this first intervention goes far enough to address the long-standing price imbalance between electricity and gas. Charlotte also discusses the future of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the £7,500 and £9,000 grants currently available to eligible homeowners and whether the scheme could become vulnerable as the government reprioritises spending. Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 🎧 Heat Pumps Explained: A Jargon-Free Guide for Homeowners https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/listen/heat-pumps-explained-a-jargon-free-guide-for-homeowners/ 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 22 · 40 min
Is Your Home Energy System Becoming an Expensive Frankenstein?
Do solar panels really make a heat pump cheaper to run or is the supposed “perfect marriage” between solar PV and heat pumps more complicated than homeowners are led to believe? In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A podcast, Mars is joined by Richard Burrows from Pirate Heating Supplies to examine what actually happens when solar PV, heat pumps, battery storage, electric vehicles and smart tariffs are brought together in a modern electrified home. This video is sponsored by ServiceMy: https://servicemy.co.uk/air-source-heat-pump Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15 · 32 min
Why Are So Many Heat Pumps Failing Homeowners?
Are poor heat pump installations being blamed on the technology when the real failure begins at the design desk? In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A podcast, Mars is joined by heating engineer and design consultant Rob Berridge for a blunt examination of what thousands of homeowner complaints reveal about Britain’s heat pump rollout. They explore why some homes remain cold after installation, why high electricity bills can often be traced back to weak hydronic design and why room-by-room heat-loss calculations are only the beginning of a competent system design. Rob explains the importance of system water volume, emitter sizing, flow rates, index circuits and low-temperature operation – and argues that too many installations rely on buffer tanks as a substitute for proper engineering. This video is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/stiebel-eltron Stiebel Eltron free webinars: https://www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk/en/service/showsandevents/hpnextshowsandevents.html Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 8 · 27 min
Did Your Installer Actually Commission Your Heat Pump Properly?
Most homeowners spend weeks researching which heat pump to buy. But what if the machine itself isn’t the biggest factor determining comfort, efficiency and running costs? In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we're joined by Liam Knowles from The Heating People to investigate one of the most overlooked stages of a heat pump installation: commissioning. We explore what proper commissioning should actually involve, why so many heat pumps are left running at fixed flow temperatures, how weather compensation should be configured and why simply getting the radiators hot is not proof that a heating system has been commissioned correctly. This video is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/stiebel-eltron Stiebel Eltron free webinars: https://www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk/en/service/showsandevents/hpnextshowsandevents.html Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 1 · 32 min
Could Cheap Heat Pumps Become Britain’s Next Home Heating Scandal?
Are cheap heat pump installations storing up problems for homeowners? As more companies promise faster, cheaper and “minimal disruption” heat pump installations, many homeowners are left wondering what they’re really giving up in return for a lower upfront price. In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we're joined by Sean Hogan from Aventus Eco to examine one of the biggest debates in the UK heat pump industry. Can you really install a heat pump without upgrading radiators? Is keeping your existing cylinder a sensible compromise? Are higher flow temperatures a false economy? And what happens when electricity tariffs change? This video is sponsored by ServiceMy: https://servicemy.co.uk/air-source-heat-pump Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 24 · 29 min
Are We Letting Undertrained Heat Pump Installers Loose On Homeowners?
Why do some heat pump systems deliver outstanding performance while others leave homeowners frustrated, cold and facing higher energy bills? In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we sit down with Mark Hall to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the UK heat pump market: installer competency. From three-day training courses and heat loss calculations to radiator sizing, buffer tanks, weather compensation and system commissioning, Mark explains why heat pumps require a very different skillset to traditional boiler installations. Mark also explains why achieving a SCOP of 4.0+ isn’t difficult when systems are designed correctly and why many of the UK’s underperforming systems can be traced back to basic design and commissioning errors rather than problems with the heat pump itself. Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Use the Renewable Heating Hub Heat Pump Installer Finder tool: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-uk/ Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 17 · 38 min
Why Does Every New Heat Pump Come with an Unreadable & Useless Controller?
Your heat pump's controller might be the dumbest piece of tech in your house. In this episode of the Homeowners' Q&A Podcast, we sit down with Graham Hendra, now working as a heat pump developer at Haier, who has just returned from meetings in China where the question of controller intelligence was front and centre. He's candid about what the industry is getting wrong, why heat pump uptake in the UK remains stubbornly low and what a genuinely smart heating system might look like in five years' time. Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 10 · 30 min
Everyone's Buying Batteries But is Anyone Doing It Right?
Home battery sales in the UK have doubled in two years. Every solar company has added one to their quote. Every energy supplier has a deal. But is anyone actually explaining what you need to know before you spend thousands of pounds on a box of cells bolted to your wall? In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners' Q&A Podcast, James Clark from Elite Services Group offers an honest, unfiltered conversation about what the industry gets right, what it gets badly wrong and what every homeowner needs to understand before committing. This video is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/stiebel-eltron Stiebel Eltron free webinars: https://www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk/en/service/showsandevents/hpnextshowsandevents.html Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 3 · 36 min
Has the Heat Pump Industry Given Up on Telling the Truth?
The heat pump industry has a marketing problem. And it's not just the big energy companies getting their adverts banned by the ASA... it's happening in installer proposals, manufacturer brochures and kitchen table conversations every single day. In this episode of Homeowners' Q&A, we sit down with Simon Wardle of Ultimate Renewable Supplies for a frank conversation about the misleading claims that are leaving homeowners cold, confused and out of pocket. Topics covered: → The kW badge: why the number on the side of your heat pump is almost always a best-case figure measured at conditions that rarely exist in a British winter → "Your radiators will be fine": how zero and minimal disruption installs are creating a new generation of homeowners with rooms that never come to temperature → Buffer tanks: why they're still being slung in as standard, what they're actually costing you in efficiency and when they're genuinely needed versus when they're a sticking plaster for poor design → "Cheaper to run than gas": the electricity-to-gas price ratio and whether this claim can ever be made honestly → Warranties: why homeowners routinely don't know if they're covered for two years or ten... and whose fault that actually is Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27 · 36 min
Air-to-Air Heat Pumps: Everything UK Homeowners Need to Know
In this episode of Homeowners' Q&A, we sit down with Simon Baseden of AAC Group for a frank, expert-led conversation covering everything homeowners need to understand about A2A systems. From the fundamentals of how A2A differs from traditional air conditioning, to the realities of weather compensation, zoning, defrost cycles and hot water provision, Simon answers the questions your forums have been asking for months. We also tackle the BUS grant head-on, including why the £2,500 offer may not go as far as the headlines suggest, which properties are genuinely well-suited to A2A and why the MCS certification landscape remains a significant obstacle to mainstream adoption. Participate on our dedicated air-to-air heat pump thread: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums/renewable-heating-air-source-heap-pumps-ashps/a2a-vs-a2w-which-heat-pump-would-you-pick Please support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0 Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: https://amzlink.to/az0hkHqoyZ2xS 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk If you would like to sponsor an episode please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2025 · 30 min
Can You Install a Heat Pump Before Insulating Properly?
In this episode we challenge one of the biggest assumptions in the UK retrofit and heat pump space: Should insulation always come first, or is ‘fabric fifth’ actually more realistic (and better) for the average home? Natasha Ackroyd, Rhiannon de Wreede, Danny Murphy, Richard Burrows & Graeme Ross take an unfiltered look at the realities homeowners face: budgets, sequencing, installer messaging, risk, disruptive works, real-world constraints and whether the industry is giving people useful advice. Sponsored by: EON Next: https://bit.ly/RHH-EON Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Pre-order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/ Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 29 min
What Truly Makes a Great Heat Pump Installer in the UK?
In this episode we're joined Barry Sharp, John Wood & Richard Williams. We dive into the big question that every UK homeowner is asking: how do you find a heat pump installer you can truly trust with your home, your comfort and your money? Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Buy now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners Get connected with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-uk Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 · 28 min
Are Heat Pump Warranties Being Quietly Shortened Behind Homeowners’ Backs?
Ideal Heating’s installer cashback warranty scheme... is it a fair model or homeowner rip-off? And with Rachel Reeves signalling turbulence around future heat pump subsidies, what does this mean for homeowners, manufacturers and installers? In this episode, I’m joined by Patrick Wheeler (Vito Energy) and Barry Sharp (Renewable Heat) for an honest breakdown of: – Why Ideal is incentivising SHORTER warranties – Whether installers may be tempted to cut corners – How homeowners can check if they’ve been short-changed – Why extended warranties are becoming a battleground – What Rachel Reeves’ announcement really means for BUS – Whether the UK heat-pump market could collapse if subsidies vanish – What needs fixing FIRST: pricing, policy, MCS, eco-funding or the spark gap? – Is Adia the next big break through for heat pump installations? Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Buy now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners Get connected with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-uk Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2025 · 57 min
How Are British Gas, Octopus, EDF, Aira and Heat Geek Changing the Heat Pump Installation Game?
Who can UK homeowners really trust with a heat pump installation? In this heavyweight episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, five of the biggest players in the industry sit down together for the first time: James Law (British Gas), Thomas Root (Octopus Energy), Aadil Qureshi (Heat Geek), Clayton Brown (EDF) and Matt Isherwood (Aira). We dig into guarantees, high-temperature systems, Zero Disrupt vs EDF Express vs Cosy Turbo, installation quality at scale, performance monitoring, homeowner protection, aftercare gaps and whether the industry is heading for a race to the bottom. Expect honesty and some serious insight into what’s coming next in the UK heat pump transition. If you’re a homeowner, installer or policymaker, this is essential viewing. Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Buy now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners Get connected with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-uk Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2025 · 35 min
Can Poor Flow Rates Kill Your Heat Pump’s Performance?
In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we’re joined by Ian Edgeworth, Nigel Day and Richard Burrows. Together they explain why the majority of system inefficiencies can be traced back to poor design, wrong flow rates and bad commissioning. Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Buy now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners Get in touch with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-uk Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2025 · 35 min
Truth About Heat Loss Calculations – What Homeowners Need to Know Before Installing a Heat Pump
Heat loss calculations can make or break your heat pump installation. In this episode of the Homeowners Q&A Podcast, we’re joined by Rich Cartwright, Dan Cadd, Simon Murray and Mario Dodić to expose the truth behind one of the most misunderstood parts of system design. We dig into why heat losses vary so wildly between installers, how assumptions can ruin your efficiency and what homeowners can do to protect themselves. Sponsored by: EON Next: https://bit.ly/RHH-EON Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Pre-order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/ Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2025 · 44 min
Can Homeowners Trust Heat Geek's Zero Disrupt Efficiency Guarantees?
Confused by HeatGeek’s ZeroDisrupt? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we're joined by Leah Robson, Mark Hall, Simon Wardle and James Clark to unpack what ZeroDisrupt really means for homeowners. Does “cheaper, faster and less disruptive” mean cutting corners or could it finally make heat pumps accessible to the masses? Our guests debate cost vs. quality, flow temperatures, guarantees and whether AI can ever replace good engineering. Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Pre-order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/ Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2025 · 38 min
Is There a Real Difference Between Budget & Premium Heat Pump Units?
In this episode we're joined by Ashley Stokes from Renewable Store and Mark Denman from Custom Renewables to unpack what makes premium heat pumps different from the mainstream models dominating the UK market. If you’ve ever wondered whether high-end heat pumps justify their price tag, or if a cheaper install can really deliver the same comfort and reliability, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. Sponsored by Renewable Store, UK suppliers of Heliotherm Heat Pumps: https://renewablestore.co.uk Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Pre-order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/ Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2025 · 37 min
Is the UK Heat Pump Industry on the Brink of Collapse?
In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, Mars sits down with Richard Burrows (Pirate Heating Supplies) to talk about the struggles facing heat pump installers in the UK: from financial pressures and MCS red tape to homeowner expectations. If you’ve ever wondered why some heat pump installs fail, why prices vary so much or what’s really happening behind the scenes, this episode is essential viewing. We talk candidly about Heat Geek’s Zero Disrupt model, the race to the bottom in pricing, MCS’s accountability problem and how the lack of installer support and cash flow pressures could threaten the industry itself. Pirate Heating Supplies: https://pirateheatingsupplies.com Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Pre-order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/ Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2025 · 40 min
Why do Men & Women Never Agree on the Thermostat?
It’s one of the great domestic debates: one partner turns it up, the other sneaks it down. But there’s real science behind the “thermostat wars.” In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we explore why men and women experience heat differently and what that means for heat pump design, running costs and comfort in the modern, energy-efficient home. We’re joined by Briony Price, Kirsten Campbell-Morris, Rhiannon de Wreede and Barry Sharp. It’s honest, funny and surprisingly revealing. A deep dive into the intersection of comfort, design and biology, with some domestic truths every homeowner will recognise. Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric: https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/products/residential-heating/control/ecodan-wireless-remote Check out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Pre-order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/ Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got more questions? Comment below or email us at editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.