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6 min read
Can an old house have a heat pump?
Yes, often, but insulation, draughts and radiators come first.
Ruth Mortise
Director & project manager
Heat pumps work best when a house loses heat slowly. In an old house that means sorting draughts, insulating lofts and floors, and repairing windows before choosing a heat pump.
Solid walls can be insulated internally with breathable wood-fibre boards, or externally with lime-rendered insulation where planning allows.
Larger radiators or underfloor heating let the heat pump run at lower temperatures, which is where it is most efficient.
We work with an accredited installer and plan the fabric work and the heating together, so nothing is done twice.
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