Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A

Mars Mlodzinski
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The Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners’ Q&A series is your go-to resource for expert advice on heating systems and renewable energy solutions. Whether you’re new to heat pumps or a seasoned homeowner looking to optimise your setup, this series is designed to answer your most pressing questions. Each episode, we dive into the topics that matter most to you, guided by real questions from our community forums. Our panel of industry experts breaks down complex concepts, offers practical tips and shares their insights on the latest technologies – making sure you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your home’s heating and energy systems. Join us as we explore everything from buffer tanks and system design to automation and energy efficiency, all with a focus on helping homeowners achieve the best possible performance from their renewable heating systems. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of the Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners’ Q&A! Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewableHeatingHub If you have any questions that you would like us to discuss in a future episode or suggestions of topics please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Heat Pump Running Costs: Could Your Settings Be Costing You?

    Heat pump noise, running costs, confusing heat loss calculations and winter settings — Graham Hendra tackles the questions worrying homeowners on the Renewable Heating Hub forums. As the heating comes back on, so do the questions. Should you leave your heat pump running overnight? Can you keep your existing radiators? And why do different installers give you such different answers about the size of system your home needs? Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explained https://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 25

    More Heat Pump Does Not Mean More Heat

    Heat pumps work, but badly designed and oversized installations can leave homeowners facing appalling comfort, reliability and energy bills. JT Stewart returns to join me for a frank transatlantic discussion about America’s heat pump industry. Why are heating systems routinely oversized? Why are installers still relying on outdated rules of thumb? And how can a homeowner receive a $2,000 electricity bill after supposedly upgrading to efficient technology? Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshowhttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explainedhttps://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 21

    Can You Just Plug a Home Battery Into a UK Wall Socket?

    Plug-in batteries could make home battery storage more accessible across the UK, but can you simply connect one to a wall socket, and what should you understand before buying? In this episode we speak with John Southern, Operations and Strategy Director at the Energy Storage Association UK, about the opportunities, practical limitations and safety questions surrounding plug-in batteries in the UK. We explore how these products differ from professionally installed home batteries, why your consumer unit and household wiring enter the conversation and the work being done to develop UK standards. John also explains why making a battery easier to connect still requires careful product design, testing and clear consumer guidance. Sponsored by Indevolt. Use RHH2026 at checkout and get Britain's Heat Pump Shitshow for free: https://uk.indevolt.com/products Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshowhttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumpshttps://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/4f47f4C🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explainedhttps://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals coursehttps://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 18

    George Clarke on Heat Pumps and the New Homes We Should Be Building

    Are Britain’s new homes really fit for the future? I'm joined by George Clarke, TV architect, and Ben Laverty from Mitsubishi Electric to explore new towns, new builds, low-carbon homes and why the British public deserves better from the housing industry. “I personally feel like we’ve let the public down,” says George, in a conversation that challenges how we design, build and plan our homes, while recognising the economic pressures, planning difficulties and skills shortages that make meaningful change so challenging. From the positioning of houses and windows to insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and ventilation, we discuss why better housing needs a thoughtful approach from the very beginning, with comfort, affordability and environmental performance considered together. Expect strong opinions, practical insights and plenty of laughs as we explore what it would take for Britain to build better. Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explained https://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 14

    George Clarke on Heat Pumps: Making Low-Carbon British Homes Work

    In this episode of the Renewable Heating Hub Podcast, I'm joined by TV architect and Mitsubishi Electric ambassador George Clarke, alongside Rob McGaughey, Head of Smart Cities and Heat at ScottishPower. Together, they explore the practical realities of moving away from fossil-fuel heating; from designing homes properly and improving their fabric to installing, commissioning and operating heat pumps successfully. Topics covered include: • Why good low-carbon design starts with orientation, glazing, insulation and a fabric-first approach • The importance of accurate heat-loss calculations and property-specific system design • What homeowners are most concerned about when considering a heat pump • Why installation quality, commissioning, training and aftercare are essential • George’s experience of replacing his gas boiler with an air-source heat pump • How heat pumps operate differently from traditional boilers • Building consumer confidence and looking beyond negative headlines • Connecting heat pumps with solar panels, batteries, EVs and smart energy tariffs • Why every home and every household needs a tailored solution It’s an honest, practical and entertaining conversation about comfort, cost, carbon and the future of heating Britain’s homes. Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explained https://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 7

    Air-to-Air vs Air-to-Water Heat Pumps: Which Is Best for UK Homes?

    In this episode of the Homeowners’ Q&A podcast, I'm joined by Simon Baseden from AAC Group to compare air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps. They explore heat loss calculations, system sizing, installation costs, whole-house heating, cooling and the common design mistakes homeowners should avoid. Can an air-to-air heat pump replace a boiler and heat an entire UK home? Is air-to-air really cheaper than air-to-water? And how do installers heat bedrooms, hallways and other rooms when warm air cannot easily travel through closed doors? Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explained https://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 30

    UK vs USA: Who Has Made the Bigger Heat Pump Mess?

    Heat pumps work. So why do so many installations fail? Mars is joined by JT Stewart from Slipstream for a revealing transatlantic investigation into heat pumps in Britain and the United States. Although the two countries use the technology very differently, homeowners on both sides of the Atlantic are being hit by familiar problems: oversized systems, poor design, inadequate training and sales processes that can put profit before performance. Britain has largely embraced air-to-water heat pumps. America is dominated by air-to-air and ducted systems. But does either country genuinely install them well? Mars also examines how these failures compare with the problems uncovered in his book, Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow. Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📕 Britain’s Heat Pump Shitshow https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/britains-heat-pump-shitshow/ 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 📙 Heat Pumps Explained https://link.amazon/B0g9cmDYa 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 5

    Can MCS 2.0 Finally Stop Britain’s Heat Pump Cowboys?

    MCS has spent years presenting itself as the badge homeowners can trust when choosing a heat pump installer. But has it actually protected them? In this episode of the award-winning Homeowners’ Q&A Podcast, Mars speaks with experienced heat pump installer Barry Sharp from Renewable Heat about the failures of the old MCS system and whether the newly redeveloped scheme can finally deliver meaningful protection for homeowners. Please support Renewable Heating Hub by exploring our books, courses and audio guides: 📘 The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/go/ultimate-guide 📗 From Zero to Heat Pump Hero — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/4f47f4C 🛠️ Bodge Buster — completely rewritten and updated for 2027 https://amzn.to/3YPIcep 🎧 Heat Pumps Explained: A Jargon-Free Guide for Homeowners https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/listen/heat-pumps-explained-a-jargon-free-guide-for-homeowners/ 🎓 Heat Pump Fundamentals course https://learn.renewableheatinghub.co.uk/fundamentals.html Use code INTRO50 at checkout to receive 50% off the Heat Pump Fundamentals course this summer. Join the Renewable Heating Hub forums for independent homeowner advice, technical discussions and real-world heat pump experiences: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode, please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. 🌿 FOLLOW RENEWABLE HEATING HUB 🌿 Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/renewableheatinghub Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub Email: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk Got a question or experience to share? Leave a comment below or join the discussion on the forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners’ Q&A series is your go-to resource for expert advice on heating systems and renewable energy solutions. Whether you’re new to heat pumps or a seasoned homeowner looking to optimise your setup, this series is designed to answer your most pressing questions. Each episode, we dive into the topics that matter most to you, guided by real questions from our community forums. Our panel of industry experts breaks down complex concepts, offers practical tips and shares their insights on the latest technologies – making sure you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your home’s heating and energy systems. Join us as we explore everything from buffer tanks and system design to automation and energy efficiency, all with a focus on helping homeowners achieve the best possible performance from their renewable heating systems. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of the Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners’ Q&A! Website: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums Instagram: https://instagram.com/renewableheatinghub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewableHeatingHub If you have any questions that you would like us to discuss in a future episode or suggestions of topics please email editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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