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Is a heat pump right for your home?

Find out in 2 minutes. Enter a few details about your home and get an instant estimate of heat loss, system size, running costs, and payback — with no sales calls or personal data required.

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£7,500 BUS grant available now
300–400% Typical heat pump efficiency
20+ yrs Average system lifespan
100,000+ UK installs in 2024
What is a heat pump?

Like a fridge — but for heating your home

A heat pump doesn't burn fuel. Instead, it moves heat from the air outside into your home using electricity — the same way your fridge moves heat out of the food compartment. Even in winter, there's enough heat energy in outdoor air to warm a UK home efficiently.

For every 1 kWh of electricity it uses, a modern air source heat pump delivers 3–4 kWh of heat. That's why they can cut heating bills even though electricity costs more per unit than gas.

How they work in detail →
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Works in cold weather

Modern heat pumps operate efficiently down to −20°C. The UK rarely drops below −5°C, so they're well-suited to our climate.

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Lower running costs

Despite higher electricity unit costs, efficiency of 300–400% means most homes see meaningful savings versus a modern gas boiler.

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Lower carbon footprint

As the UK electricity grid gets greener, heat pump emissions fall automatically — without any changes to your system.

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How to use this site

From curious to confident in 4 steps

We guide you from first question to getting quotes — without pressure, upsells, or data harvesting.

1

Run the free calculator

5 questions about your home. Instant heat loss estimate, pump size, and running cost comparison. No personal details needed.

2

Read the guides

Understand how heat pumps work, whether your home is suitable, and what the installation process looks like — before speaking to anyone.

3

Compare installers

We show you MCS-certified installers who operate in your area. Click directly to their site — no middleman, no forms, no cold calls.

4

Get a proper survey

A qualified engineer will visit to do a full room-by-room heat loss calculation before any installation. This is required by MCS standards.

Who this is for

Homeowners who want honest answers

Heat pumps aren't right for every home right now. We'll tell you that — and we'll explain what might need to change if the answer is "not yet."

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Common myths

What you've probably heard — and the truth

Heat pumps have a reputation problem driven by poor installations, not poor technology. Here's what the evidence actually shows.

❌ The myth

"Heat pumps don't work in the UK climate"

✓ The reality

The UK has one of the mildest winter climates in Europe. Norway and Sweden — far colder — have over 60% of homes on heat pumps. The UK climate is well-suited.

❌ The myth

"My bills went up when my neighbour got one"

✓ The reality

Poor design causes poor results — oversized systems short-cycle, undersized ones run constantly. A proper heat loss calculation prevents both. Always ask to see the numbers.

❌ The myth

"You have to gut your home and fit underfloor heating"

✓ The reality

Modern low-temperature systems work well with larger radiators. Many homes need only minor radiator upgrades, not a full refurbishment. Your installer can advise based on your heat loss.

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