energy saving
How to Insulate a 100 Year Old House
Short answer: How to insulate a 100 year old house? Start with the roof and the draughts, fix any damp first, and only then tackle the walls with breathable materials. A house built around 1926 almost certainly has solid brick or stone walls, not a cavity to fill, so the modern quick fixes do not […]
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: […]