Recent MCS investigations highlight the risks when shortcuts are taken. Some certified installers signed off on work they didn’t complete, submitting government funding claims on behalf of non-certified companies. This puts both homeowners and installers at risk, damages the reputation of heat pumps, and can lead to rejected applications or unsafe systems.
Many plumbers and heating engineers are exploring how to become a heat pump installer as the UK moves towards net zero. With hands-on training, practical guidance, and access to Alto Energy’s installer network, you can start installing air source and ground source heat pumps confidently while benefiting from support with MCS compliance and technical design.
Heat pumps offer an efficient, low-carbon way to heat homes — but only when they’re properly designed. This article explores how poor system design can undermine performance and why partnering with a specialist like Alto Energy ensures every installation delivers comfort, reliability, and long-term efficiency.
The Start At Home scheme from Nesta lets heating engineers install a free heat pump in their own home. At Alto Energy, we guide you through the entire process, giving you the practical experience and confidence to start offering heat pumps to your customers.
As the official IVT distributor in the UK, Alto Energy provides technical support for all IVT heat pumps. In order to improve support available to customers across the country, we will soon be offering training courses to installers in order become approved IVT heat pump installers and service-providers.
After receiving approval by the Financial Conduct Authority in September (FCA Firm Reference Number 782934), we are delighted to launch our exciting range of IVT PLUS service and warranty plans. Available exclusively through Alto Energy, we can cover on a service only basis, as well as with the option of an insurance-backed extended warranty.
