Independent Heat Pump Advice for UK Homes
Compare the best air source heat pumps, understand installation and running costs, and choose the right controls, upgrades, and accessories for your home.
Start Here
New to heat pumps? These are the three pages most people should read first. Start with the products, move onto installation cost, then compare real running costs before making a decision.
Best Heat Pumps
Compare the top air source heat pumps for UK homes based on efficiency, noise, support, and real-world suitability.
Installation Costs
Understand typical UK installation prices, what affects the total cost, and how grants reduce the upfront spend.
Running Costs
See what air source heat pumps cost to run in real UK homes and what makes the biggest difference to efficiency.
What Is an Air Source Heat Pump?
An air source heat pump takes heat from outside air and uses it to warm your home and hot water. It’s one of the most popular low-carbon alternatives to a gas boiler in the UK.
The right system depends on your property, insulation, radiators and installation design — so it’s worth comparing the full setup, not just the outdoor unit.
Choose the Right Path for Your Home
Different homeowners come to heat pumps with different questions. Some want to compare systems. Some care most about costs. Others want to know whether their radiators, controls, or property are suitable.
I want the best system
Start here if you want to compare the main heat pump brands and understand which systems are best for different types of homes.
I want to replace my current heating system
Compare the costs, running costs, radiator upgrades and suitability of switching from gas, oil, LPG or electric heating to a heat pump.
I want to understand cost
See typical UK installation prices, running costs, grants, and what different property types usually pay for a heat pump system.
I want to know the running cost
This guide helps you understand real-world bills, savings potential, and what affects day-to-day efficiency most.
I’m not sure my home is suitable
Read this if you want to understand radiator sizing, insulation, and whether your home is likely to work well with a heat pump.
Compare the Key Parts of a Heat Pump Setup
A good result depends on more than the heat pump itself. These are the key areas most worth comparing before you decide what to buy or upgrade.
Best Heat Pumps
Compare the leading systems based on performance, noise, support, and value for UK homes.
Costs & Grants
Understand installation prices, extra upgrade costs, and how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme changes the numbers.
Running Costs
See how much heat pumps cost to run and what changes make the biggest difference to bills.
Smart Thermostats
Compare the best smart thermostats for comfort, control, and heat pump-friendly performance.
Smart TRVs
See which smart radiator valves are best for zoning, room control, and heat pump homes.
Accessories
Compare the most useful accessories for comfort, monitoring, zoning, and day-to-day usability.
Most Popular Questions
These are the guides most people read when they are still deciding whether a heat pump makes sense for their home.
Are heat pumps worth it?
Read this if you want the broadest overview of pros, cons, costs, and whether switching from a boiler makes sense.
Do heat pumps work in winter?
A common concern in the UK. This guide explains winter performance and what affects cold-weather results most.
Do you need new radiators?
One of the most important practical questions when switching to a heat pump in an existing home.
Why isn’t my heat pump saving money?
Read this if you already have a system and want to understand common efficiency and setup issues.
Why Trust Heat Pump Guide UK
Independent, UK-focused advice designed to help you make the right decision — not sell you a system.
Independent advice
No installer sales pitch, no pressure, and no confusing jargon-heavy explanations.
UK-specific comparisons
Focused on the products, costs, controls, and grant questions that matter in UK homes.
Practical guidance
We focus on the real questions homeowners ask before choosing a system or upgrade.
Clear next steps
Every guide helps you move logically from research into confident decisions.
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Best Place to Begin
If you only read one page, start with our main comparison guide. It gives you the clearest overview of the best systems, what separates them, and which one may suit your home best.