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Heating

Heating

Ideas and expert advice to ensure you stay perfectly warm all year round. From the latest heating technology information to in-depth guides to insulation, eco-friendly renewables and energy-efficient heating appliances, Grand Designs magazine has got you covered.

rural house with air source heat pump

How much does an air source heat pump cost? A guide

Expert advice to help you get the best from your green energy investment

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Infrared heaters: the ultimate guide

By Staff Writer

The fireplace evaluation. Gas, wood or electric?

By Niall Deiraniya
bathroom with underfloor heating and large-format tiles

The complete guide to underfloor heating – wet versus dry systems

By Jo Messenger

What is an air-to-air heat pump?

By Mary Richards

High-temperature heat pumps: the solution to draughty, old British homes?

There’s a new type of heat pump on the market that might be just what’s needed to convert a sceptical British public to the low-carbon heating technology.

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Electric heater vs gas central heating – which is cheaper for a single room?

By Staff Writer
A woman using a MyEnergi Zappi to charge a dark-coloured Tesla

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A guide to smart tariffs – possible savings on gas and electricity

By Simon Handby

Underfloor heating vs radiators: which is best?

By Mary Richards

Biomass boilers: what are they, and do they make financial and environmental sense?

By Mary Richards
A radiator on the stairs

How to make your heating more efficient and reduce energy bills

By Mary Richards
Viessmann’s Vitocal 300-A air source heating system is intended for installation in the garden, and has exceptional efficiency. With a nominal heat output of 7-8.5kW, it can be combined with a solar PV system to further reduce costs

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How much does a heat pump cost to install?

By Simon Handby