A buyer's guide to heat pumps

This guide covers:

• What are heat pumps?
• How do heat pumps work?
• What are the key benefits of heat pumps?
• Is a heat pump suitable for my home?
• Types of heat collection systems
• Integrating with existing heating systems
• Heat pump efficiencies
• What does a heat pump need to provide heating?
• How is the heat generated?
• Costs and savings
• Maintenance
• Local impact
• What to look for in an installer
• How the Energy Saving Trust can help

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