Heat Pumps

10 things to know before getting a heat pump

Published 1 Jul 2026

What this video covers

A UK homeowner's guide, counted down to what matters most.

Ten things worth knowing before you fit a heat pump, counted down to the one that matters most. Real twenty-twenty-six numbers. From Axiom Eco Homes.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:10 10. It moves heat, it doesn't burn fuel
  3. 0:35 9. Insulation comes first
  4. 0:54 8. Your radiators may need upsizing
  5. 1:13 7. Insist on a heat-loss survey
  6. 1:31 6. Mind the noise and siting rules
  7. 1:50 5. It should last 15 to 20 years
  8. 2:06 4. A heat-pump tariff changes the maths
  9. 2:26 3. Running costs are near parity with gas
  10. 2:49 2. Use an MCS-certified installer
  11. 3:06 1. The £7,500 grant slashes the price
  12. 3:32 Where to start