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Scotland's drive towards low-carbon heating is facing challenges, with heat pump installations falling behind targets due to a shortage of MCS-accredited installers. To help bridge this gap, McDonald Water Storage is offering free plumber training courses, along with access to Alto Energy’s MCS umbrella scheme. This initiative provides installers with the necessary support, accreditation, and training to meet growing demand and accelerate the transition to sustainable heating solutions.
The BBC has reported that the Climate Change Committee wants half of UK homes to have heat pumps by 2040 to help meet net zero targets. With record heat pump sales in 2024 and government grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the shift to low-carbon heating is already underway. But what does this mean for homeowners and the future of home heating?
As we all know, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a fantastic government initiative designed to help homeowners in England and Wales make the switch to eco-friendly heating systems. With grants of up to £7,500, it's a real game-changer when it comes to installing heat pumps!
Sales of heat pumps in the UK have reached record levels in 2024, with factory gate data from the Heat Pump Association (HPA) showing a 63% increase compared to 2023. A total of 98,468 heat pumps were sold, marking a significant step towards decarbonising home heating.
For heat pump installers working under our Alto Assured MCS Umbrella Scheme, getting the electrical side of an installation right is just as important as fitting the heat pump itself. To help streamline this process, we’ve developed an Electrical Installation Kit, designed to save time, reduce hassle, and ensure compliance with MCS accreditation standards.
We’re excited to launch our 2023 Summer Service Event. This summer, book a heat pump service with one of our experienced heat pump engineers for just £195 + VAT. If you want total peace of mind for your heat pump, take advantage of our service plan offer and receive the first 3 MONTHS FREE. To book a service or to enquire about our service plans please call us on 01993 220699, or make an enquiry through the website.
Air source heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in many UK households for their energy efficiency and low carbon emissions. However, to ensure their optimal performance, it is important to regularly clean, maintain and service them. One of the key things you can do as a Samsung air source heat pump owner is to keep the filter clean.
Anti-freeze valves and glycol are two different components that serve similar purposes in a heat pump system. Glycol is a type of anti-freeze that is commonly used in heat pump systems to prevent the water in the system from freezing in cold weather. Glycol is specifically designed to lower the freezing point of water, which is necessary to prevent damage to the system in cold conditions. Anti-freeze valves, on the other hand, are designed to automatically open and drain out the water within the system when the water drops below a certain temperature.
In the rare event that your Samsung Gen6 stops working and leaves you without hot water, you can use the heat pump control panel to turn on the immersion heater to produce hot water. The immersion heater is essentially a back up electric boiler that can produce hot water at times of need. It should not be left running permanently and should be used sparingly due to the significant increase in costs.
The last few Autumns and Winters really have been a bit crazy when it comes to heat pump and hot water cylinder stock. Before the pandemic hit, most manufacturers had no ongoing stock issues however from 2020 onwards there has been a dramatic change, meaning we can no longer assume there will never be any issues with the supply chain. We therefore decided to make a big change to our distribution strategy. We extended our warehouse capacity so that we could significantly increase the quantities of both heat pumps and hot water cylinders from various manufacturers so that we could hold in stock ourselves.
Powervault and Alto Energy share a commitment to helping UK households dramatically reduce their carbon footprint and help drive toward Net Zero; because of this shared vision we have agreed to work together as affiliate partners, giving our respective customers access to the associated technology of another trusted UK supplier.
