Independent, brand-free guide authored by over 30 industry experts launches ahead of critical heating season
As the UK’s push towards low-carbon heating gathers pace, a new independently published book is helping homeowners cut through the confusion, hype and horror stories surrounding heat pump installations. The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps is now available for pre-order via Renewable Heating Hub.
The 180+ page guide features contributions from more than 30 of the UK’s most respected heating engineers, system designers, installers, homeowners and renewable energy experts. It aims to give consumers the honest, practical knowledge they need to make informed decisions and avoid the common pitfalls that plague the heat pump market.
“This book is not a glossy brochure or sales fluff,” says Mars, founding editor of Renewable Heating Hub. “It’s an unflinching look at how and why heat pump installations still go wrong and what homeowners can do to protect themselves. It’s written in plain English, by people who work with these systems every day, and it’s designed to be genuinely useful.”
The publication is intentionally brand-agnostic. No manufacturers were invited to contribute and the book contains no sponsored content. Instead, each chapter is written by an independent expert covering their specialist area, from system design, controls and pipework to energy tariffs, hybrid setups, monitoring and real-world performance data.
The guide also features case studies and insights from homeowners who have successfully (and unsuccessfully) navigated the transition to a heat pump, offering real-world lessons for others looking to make the switch.
With many homeowners still unaware of the risks of undersized systems, poor design and inadequate commissioning, the book seeks to close the knowledge gap and empower people to ask better questions, and ultimately, get better outcomes.
“The UK sells more gas boilers per person than almost any other country in the world (we’re number three) not because we have more homes, but simply because we replace them far more often due to poor design and installation practices,” says contributor Patrick Wheeler, director of VitoEnergy. “This trend, although depressing, has not incentivised boiler-buying homeowners to conduct the level of research that we now find common when choosing a heat pump. Our industry has evolved a great deal in the last few years, and the advice available in this book will help you navigate the complexities of selecting the right equipment, installer and control strategy for your home heat pump. Let’s not repeat history, but support each other in becoming the world leaders in the renewables revolution!”
The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps is available to pre-order now, with shipping set to begin in mid-September 2025. Orders can be placed here: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-heat-pumps-a-comprehensive-resource-for-homeowners/
