Podcast
The Happy Heat Pump Podcast
Hosted by Evan Davis & Bean Beanland · EN
Evan Davis & Bean Beanland talk about anything and everything to do with Heat Pumps.
It's a UK objective to replace gas boilers over the coming two decades, with heat pumps being seen as the obvious alternative. It will be a massive project to change the way we heat our homes - we might be installing 25 million of these devices in the next three decades. So what are they? What do they cost? What are the positives and negatives of heat pumps?
Always curious about the scale of the transition upon which we are set to embark, Evan will be looking at heat pumps in a dispassionate way, with Bean helping along the way… hoping to inform you if you’re thinking of buying one, if you work in the industry, or if you are simply interested in the journey to net zero.
Please do get in touch with any questions and we will try to answer them in future.
20episodes
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The final episode...
Apr 22, 202500:12:03Tap to summarizeEvan & Bean draw a close to the Happy Heat Pump Podcast. Thank you for listening over the past 20 episodes. All will remain available to listen again for anyone embarking on a heat pump journey. Here's some links you might also find useful...• https://www.getaheatpump.org.uk/Useful initial information website developed by Nesta and The MCS Foundation (both charities operating in the sector)• https://www.visitaheatpump.com/Opportunity to visit an existing heat pump in a non-sales environment, to talk to the home owner, listen to the sounds, etc., try before you buy• https://www.gov.uk/check-heat-pumpGovernment contribution to allow homeowners to get some feel for home suitability for the energy transition to a heat pump• https://www.hpf.org.uk/advice/homeownersIncludes a downloadable procurement advice document, to help homeowners ensure that the system being offered meets their needs and to equip homeowners to challenge potential installers for competence, etc.• https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/ground-and-air-source-heat-pumps/article/guidesA range of articles on both air-source and ground-source heat pumps from a trusted domestic advisory brand• https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-at-home/heating-your-home/heat-pumps/Again, a range of articles on both air-source and ground-source heat pumps from a trusted domestic advisory brand
Transcribe →Common mistakes made when installing heat pumps
Mar 24, 202500:17:48Tap to summarizeYou can avoid some of the most common mistakes made when installing heat pumps by listening to this episode. Get in touch with any experiences you've had.
Transcribe →More Listeners Questions
Mar 17, 202500:16:11Tap to summarizeWe do actually get quite a lot of questions emailed or left as comments. In this episode Evan & Bean answer some of them.
Transcribe →What's the secret sauce?
Mar 10, 202500:13:17Tap to summarizeAre Heat Pumps magic? Or is there a secret to how they work? You'll have to listen to Evan & Bean to find out...
Transcribe →Do you speak Heat Pump?
Mar 3, 202500:14:53Tap to summarizeBean & Evan define some of the Heat Pump lingo so you can be cool and chat with your mates about them...
Transcribe →Why are Heat Pump sales so low in the UK?
Feb 24, 202500:16:57Tap to summarizeEvan & Bean discuss reasons why heat pump sales are so low in the UK compared to some of our European neighbours.
Transcribe →Can I service them myself?
Feb 10, 202500:14:32Tap to summarizeEvan & Bean discuss servicing of heat pumps, how they should be handed over and the dreaded user manual...
Transcribe →What are the alternatives to heat pumps?
Feb 3, 202500:17:30Tap to summarizeBean & Evan chat through any alternative technologies to heat pumps in our journey to net zero. Are there any? Are they affordable..?
Transcribe →Are we going to run out of electricity?
Jan 27, 202500:16:55Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →What about noise? ARE THEY LOUD?
Jan 20, 202500:13:49Tap to summarizeNo description available
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