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A new boiler or a heat pump: what should decide it?
Start with your home, your existing system and the work you have planned. Compare the options before settling on the equipment.
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Practical heating and cooling articles for North London homes. Understand the options, the compromises and the questions to ask before you change the system.
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Heating comfortHeat pumpsPlanning & permissions
Questions worth asking.
A clearer starting point for your next project.
Can a heat pump work in your period home?
Look beyond the building’s age. Consider heating demand, radiators, hot water, equipment space and the features you want to keep.
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Heating comfortWhy are some rooms colder than others?
Separate room demand, radiator output, water flow and controls. The pattern is more useful than a guess at the remedy.
Read articleBefore equipment is chosen
01Property
02Position
03Consents
Three connected questions. Check the actual proposal.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in North London?
Planning, property permissions and equipment siting are different checks. Know what needs resolving before installation.
Read articleCooling, considered together
01The room
02The routes
03Outside
Look beyond the appearance of the indoor unit.
What should I check before installing air-conditioning?
Think through room use, outside equipment, sound, service routes and drainage before committing to a layout.
Read articleYour home. What could work better?
Tell us what you have, what you would like to change and where your home is. Amir reviews every enquiry personally.