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• Are We Letting Undertrained Heat Pump Installers Loose On Homeowners? 24.06.2026 29min

  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-guideUse 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/forumsBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0Buy 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.ukIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Why Does Every New Heat Pump Come with an Unreadable & Useless Controller? 17.06.2026 38min

  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-guideDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0Buy 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.ukIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Everyone's Buying Batteries But is Anyone Doing It Right? 10.06.2026 30min

  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-eltronStiebel Eltron free webinars: https://www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk/en/service/showsandevents/hpnextshowsandevents.htmlPlease support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guideDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0Buy 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.ukIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Has the Heat Pump Industry Given Up on Telling the Truth? 03.06.2026 36min

  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 isPlease support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guideDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0Buy 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.ukIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Air-to-Air Heat Pumps: Everything UK Homeowners Need to Know 27.05.2026 36min

  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-pickPlease support us by getting a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guideDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: https://amzlink.to/az0PcYSpz4WZ0Buy 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.ukIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Can You Install a Heat Pump Before Insulating Properly? 03.12.2025 30min

  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-EONCheck 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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• What Truly Makes a Great Heat Pump Installer in the UK? 26.11.2025 29min

  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-homeownersGet connected with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-ukBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Are Heat Pump Warranties Being Quietly Shortened Behind Homeowners’ Backs? 21.11.2025 28min

  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-homeownersGet connected with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-ukBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• How Are British Gas, Octopus, EDF, Aira and Heat Geek Changing the Heat Pump Installation Game? 19.11.2025 57min

  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-homeownersGet connected with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-ukBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Can Poor Flow Rates Kill Your Heat Pump’s Performance? 12.11.2025 35min

  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-homeownersGet in touch with the best heat pump installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/reliable-heat-pump-installer-ukBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Truth About Heat Loss Calculations – What Homeowners Need to Know Before Installing a Heat Pump 05.11.2025 35min

  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-EONCheck 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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Can Homeowners Trust Heat Geek's Zero Disrupt Efficiency Guarantees? 29.10.2025 44min

  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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Is There a Real Difference Between Budget & Premium Heat Pump Units? 22.10.2025 38min

  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.ukCheck 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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Is the UK Heat Pump Industry on the Brink of Collapse? 15.10.2025 37min

  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.comCheck 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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Why do Men & Women Never Agree on the Thermostat? 08.10.2025 40min

  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-remoteCheck 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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Mars & Richard Unfiltered: It's All Gone Wrong, Heat Pump Retro-Fixes, What Happens Next? 01.10.2025 26min

  When a heat pump fails, the cracks in the system (both the installation and the wider industry) become brutally clear. Mars sits down with Richard Burrows (Pirate Heating Supplies) to pick apart a system that never worked optimally, explore why so many UK installs fall short and what happens when your system fails.Pirate Heating Supplies: https://pirateheatingsupplies.comMid Wales Plumbing & Heating Supplies: https://midwalesplumbingandheatingsupplies.co.ukCheck out our new book The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. Order now: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeownersBuy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• What Does a Proper Heat Pump Service Actually Include? 24.09.2025 35min

  What does a real heat pump service look like? Why are prices all over the place? And will AI and remote monitoring replace boots on the ground? In this Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast we are joined by Tom Owen, Nigel Day and Simon Basden. Together, they explore the future of servicing, the value of preventative maintenance, and how homeowners can avoid being ripped off.Thank you to Panasonic for sponsoring this episode: https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en/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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• What Does a Quality Heat Pump Installation Look Like? 17.09.2025 41min

  What does a quality heat pump installation actually look like and how can homeowners spot the difference between a top-class job and a future headache?In this episode, we’re joined by Simon Wardle, Barry Sharp, Ian Trott and Mark Hall for a frank discussion about best practices, common mistakes and what really matters when it comes to system design, buffer tanks, commissioning and long-term performance.Sponsored by:Ultimate Renewables Supplies: https://ultimaterenewables.com/Baxi: https://www.baxi.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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• What Tools Should Every Heat Pump Homeowner Keep Handy? 10.09.2025 46min

  Every heat pump owner has faced that dreaded moment: the error code flashes, the heating stops and you’re left wondering whether to call your installer or if it’s something you can fix yourself. In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A podcast, we break down the essential troubleshooting tools every homeowner should keep on hand: from radiator keys and pressure gauges to magnetic filters, thermal imaging cameras and the latest remote monitoring apps.Our expert panel this week is James Moran, Daniel Murphy, Graham Hendra & Mark Hall.Thank you to Panasonic for sponsoring this episode: https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en/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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
• Can Heat Pump Data Reveal Hidden Efficiency Problems or Underlying Issues? 03.09.2025 41min

  In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, we break down the importance of collecting, reading and understanding your heat pump data. Joined by Sarah Prutton, Henri Castelyn, Richard Burrows and Michael Crook, we strip away the jargon and get straight to what matters for homeowners.Thank you to Panasonic for sponsoring this episode: https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en/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/3NVndlUBuy 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.ukDon’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsIf 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.ukRenewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.