Straight-talking thoughts on heat pumps, solar and keeping a Kent home warm for less.
Can air conditioning heat a room? Yes, and cheaply. Thomas Davies on why almost nobody uses their air con to heat the house, and why that's mad.
Do you need new radiators for a heat pump? Usually not all of them. Thomas Davies on why the 'replace everything' line is often lazy, not true.
Why is my radiator cold at the bottom? Thomas Davies on sludge, power flushes, and when someone's just trying to sell you one you don't need.
Heat pump vs gas boiler running costs isn't really about the fuel. Thomas Davies on why flow temperature decides who wins, and who loses.
Are solar panels worth it in the UK? Only if you actually use what you generate. Thomas Davies on why payback time is the wrong number to chase.
A UK heat pump install typically runs £9,000-£15,000 before the grant. Thomas Davies on where that money actually goes, and why the cheap quote costs more.
Are heat pumps worth it? Usually, yes, but only if you run one the right way. Thomas Davies on the mistake that ruins the sums for everyone else.
The real question isn't how old your house is, it's how fast it loses heat. Thomas Davies on why heat pumps work in old Kent homes.
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