Heat Geek’s Heat Pump One Year Later — The Verdict!
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Heat Geek House 👇 Live Data https://skill-builder.uk/heatgeek ___________________________________________ 🔥 Heat Geek - @HeatGeek https://www.heatgeek.com ◾ Vaillant aroTHERM plus Air Source Heat Pump @VaillantUK https://www.vaillant.co.uk/product-systems/heat-pumps/arotherm-plus ___________________________________________ Summary 🔧 From Frustration to Functionality: Initially, the homeowner's heat pump was a failure—freezing up, noisy, inefficient, and poorly installed. It even led them to consider reverting to gas heating. 🌡️ Tailored System = Game Changer: Heat Geeks replaced the old system with a properly designed heat pump solution tailored to the specific complexities of the house—a mix of old and new materials, underfloor heating, and radiators. 🧠 Education Was Key: Understanding how heat pumps work was transformative for the homeowner. Leaving the heat pump running 24/7 at a constant 20°C proved more efficient than traditional heating approaches. 💷 Transparent Costs & Efficiency: The new system heated a six-bedroom home for approximately £920 annually, thanks to smart design and a favorable electricity rate (15p/kWh through a special deal). 🧊 Misdiagnosis Matters: What was initially thought to be a bearing issue in the old system turned out to be a compressor problem caused by freezing—highlighting the critical need for proper setup and diagnosis. 💡 Heat Storage via Walls: The heat pump's efficiency is enhanced by the building's walls acting like a thermal store, maintaining even temperatures throughout. 🏠 Heat Pump vs. Gas: While gas heating caused temperature fluctuations, the new heat pump system provided consistent comfort—even in previously cold rooms during sub-zero temperatures. 🔌 Backup System & Flexibility: The homeowner retained a gas boiler as a backup. With proper setup, it serves as a fallback option in case of heat pump failure—adding peace of mind. ⚖️ Call for Better Regulation: The video critiques the UK government's grant policy for heat pumps, arguing for better regulation, installer accountability, and suitability assessment before encouraging installation. 🌍 Energy Cost Disparities: The UK’s high electricity costs are a barrier compared to countries like Finland or France, which benefit from hydroelectric or nuclear energy sources. 🛠️ Professionalism of Heat Geeks: The team’s dedication, design-first approach, and willingness to guarantee performance stood out. Their openness to adjustments post-installation further validated their commitment. ========================================== #heatpump #heatgeeks #heating 👇 SUPPORT SB - BECOME A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9GdB6vG6m6cDAwrTAWXgyg/join 📪 JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER http://skill-builder.uk/signup 🛒 SEE OUR FAVOURITES ON AMAZON https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/skillbuilder 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST https://blubrry.com/skillbuilder/subscribe 🎬 OUR VIDEO LIBRARY https://www.youtube.com/@SkillBuilder/videos 🔗 SEE EVERYTHING SB ON LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/skillbuilder https://www.facebook.com/skillbuilderchannel https://www.tiktok.com/@skillbuilder https://www.instagram.com/skill_builder (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases) ================================== OUR FAVOURITE CHARITIES 👷 BAND OF BUILDERS https://bandofbuilders.org ⛯ THE LIGHTHOUSE CHARITY https://lighthousecharity.org 💧 CHARITY WATER https://www.charitywater.org
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