Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

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  Can MCS 2.0 Finally Stop Britain’s Heat Pump Cowboys? 05.08.2026 27min

  MCS has spent years presenting itself as the badge homeowners can trust when choosing a heat pump installer.But has it actually protected them?In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, Mars speaks with experienced heat pump installer Barry Sharp from Renewable Heat about the failures of the old MCS system and whether the newly redeveloped scheme can finally deliver meaningful protection for homeowners.Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides:📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep🎧 Heat Pumps Explained: A Jargon-Free Guide for Homeownershttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/listen/heat-pumps-explained-a-jargon-free-guide-for-homeowners/🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse 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/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk.🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
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  Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme About to Face the Axe? 27.07.2026 27min

  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 Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep🎧 Heat Pumps Explained: A Jargon-Free Guide for Homeownershttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/listen/heat-pumps-explained-a-jargon-free-guide-for-homeowners/🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.htmlUse 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/forumsIf you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk.🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.ukForums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forumsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghubInstagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghubEmail: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.ukGot 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.
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  Is Your Home Energy System Becoming an Expensive Frankenstein? 22.07.2026 40min

  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-pumpPlease 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.
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  Why Are So Many Heat Pumps Failing Homeowners? 15.07.2026 32min

  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-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.
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  Did Your Installer Actually Commission Your Heat Pump Properly? 08.07.2026 27min

  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-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.
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  Could Cheap Heat Pumps Become Britain’s Next Home Heating Scandal? 01.07.2026 32min

  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-pumpPlease 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.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.