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When Does 0% VAT on Heat Pumps End? What 1 April 2027 Means for Your Install
When Does 0% VAT on Heat Pumps End? What 1 April 2027 Means for Your Install When does 0% VAT on heat pumps end? Does 0% VAT on heat pumps end in March 2027? Yes. The zero rate of VAT on qualifying heat pump installations ends on 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2027, the […]
Will the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Be Cut in the Autumn Budget?
Will heat pump grants be cut? Reports published on 12 October 2026 say ministers are preparing to cut funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the £2.7 billion grant programme that pays £7,500 towards a heat pump, in order to help fund higher defence spending. Nothing has been confirmed. The Department for Energy Security and Net […]
How Thick Should Loft Insulation Be? The 2026 UK Guidance
How thick should loft insulation be? 270 millimetres of mineral wool is the minimum recommendation for UK lofts, backed by current building regulations and the Energy Saving Trust. If your loft already has insulation, the figure that matters is the total depth, not what you add on top of it. Measure what is there, top […]
Is It Cheaper to Leave a Heat Pump Running All Day?
Is it cheaper to leave a heat pump running? Short answer: usually, yes. Unlike a gas boiler, an air source heat pump is generally cheapest when it runs steadily at a low temperature rather than being switched on and off twice a day. The Energy Saving Trust advises heat pump owners to keep the pump […]
Why Is My Bill So High With a Heat Pump? 9 Causes and Fixes
Short answer: your heat pump is probably not broken. The Energy Saving Trust says heat pump problems in UK homes usually come from how the system is set up and how you use it, not the machine itself. The most common reasons for a high bill are a standard electricity tariff, a heating curve set […]
What Is the Most Economical Way to Run an Air Source Heat Pump?
The most economical way to run air source heat pump comes down to three habits: keep the flow temperature as low as your comfort allows, make sure the heating curve is set correctly, and run the system steadily instead of switching it on and off. The Energy Saving Trust’s guidance is blunt on this point: […]
What Should Your Boiler Flow Temperature Be in Winter? The 15-Minute Radiator Checklist
The short answer: What should your boiler flow temperature be in winter? For a combi boiler, 60 to 65 degrees is the sweet spot: hot enough to keep you comfortable, cool enough for a modern condensing boiler to condense properly and run efficiently. Pair that with radiators bled free of trapped air and a system […]
How Do You Stop Draughts Around Windows and Doors? The Allen Key Trick and Five Cheap Seals
The short answer: How to stop draughts around windows and doors? Start with the Allen key trick on any uPVC frames: open the window, find the small adjustment cams in the frame, and turn them with an Allen key so the sash pulls tighter shut. Then add five cheap seals: a letterbox brush, a keyhole […]
North East Warm Homes Loan Opens 22 October: Who Can Register Now
What is the North East Warm Homes Loan? If you own your home in the North East and have been putting off energy saving upgrades because of the upfront cost, a new low interest loan could change the maths. The North East Warm Homes loan lets you register your interest now and apply for funding […]
Can You Get Free Insulation and a Heat Pump? Warm Homes Local Grant Eligibility Explained
Who qualifies for the Warm Homes Local Grant? Warm Homes Local Grant eligibility is simpler than the scheme’s full name suggests: if you live in England, in a privately owned home rated EPC D, E, F or G, and your gross household income is £36,000 a year or less, you could qualify for up to […]