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A growing number of British households are buying into the benefits of smart thermostats that allow them to control their heating at the touch of a button. These smart systems, such as Navien’s Smart Plus controller, not only help homeowners reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint but also gives them full visibility and control […]

The removal of dirt and air from a system is important to ensure that the system remains efficient. Through the installation of dirt and air filters the lifespan of a system can be increased, but ongoing maintenance must happen for this to possible.   The NEW Caleffi XF dirt and air filter comes with a self-cleaning […]

The government’s net-zero targets are demanding a shift towards renewable heating solutions. Nisar Afsar, Technical Director at Sentinel Performance Solutions, explains why cleaning and protecting the system water is just as important for a heat pump installation as for any other heating appliance, and what extra considerations are needed for a lower temperature system: Our […]

Installer looks at how much time and effort Pipe Freeze kits can save you out on site: All installers like to save time, and Arctic Hayes says its Pipe Freeze kits can reduce job time by an average of 85 per cent, based on a two-hour drain down and refill. The Professional Pipe Freeze kit […]

As heat pumps use a refrigerant to absorb the heat from the air, ground, or water, they have a risk of freezing. This is particularly so when installed in places that are exposed to the elements and fluctuations in temperature. Should freezing occur, not only would any repair be costly, it could cause further issues […]