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Gareth Ash, Danfoss UK, looks at why selecting the right heat pump controls should start with the system itself, and why heating professionals need to consider comfort, usability and application from the outset.  When it comes to heat pump controls, everyone seems to have an opinion.  Spend a few minutes scrolling through social media or […]

Gareth Ash of Danfoss Hydronics UK explains why uneven heat, noisy valves and repeat call-backs often point to the same culprit. The system has flow, but no one has really got hold of it: Every heating engineer knows the complaint. One room overheats while another takes an age to warm up. The customer assumes the […]

In the race to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy bills, and future-proof our buildings, the UK has prioritised headline technologies like heat pumps, smart controls, and insulation upgrades. Yet, amid this push for innovation, a deceptively simple and proven solution remains largely overlooked — hydronic balancing. This is not just a luxury. It’s the difference […]

With the ongoing push to meet Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the worst cost of living crisis for generations, cutting domestic energy use has never been a higher priority. With heating costs accounting for 60-70% of energy use, for many homeowners, the perception is that getting a costly new heating system is the […]

Homeowners across the UK took a collective gulp on 1st January when the OFGEM energy price cap was raised again. There may be good news on the horizon – with energy bills set to come down a little, later on in the year – but fundamentally, the higher energy bills we’ve seen over the past […]