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The Happy Heat Pump Podcast

Evan Davis & Bean Beanland 20 Episodes Apr 22, 2025

Evan Davis and Bean Beanland discuss all aspects of heat pumps, the technology seen as the main alternative to gas boilers in the UK. They explore the scale of the transition, which could see 25 million devices installed over the next three decades, and examine what heat pumps are, what they cost, and their pros and cons. The show aims to inform homeowners considering a heat pump, people working in the industry, and anyone following the journey to net zero. Listeners are encouraged to send in questions which may be answered in future episodes.

Episodes

The final episode... Apr 22, 2025 723 Evan & Bean draw a close to the Happy Heat Pump Podcast. Thank you for listening over the past 20 episodes. All will remain available to listen again for anyone embarking on a heat pump journey. Here's some links you might also find useful...• https://www.getaheatpump.org.uk/Useful initial information website developed by Nesta and The MCS Foundation (both charities operating in the

Common mistakes made when installing heat pumps Mar 24, 2025 1068 You can avoid some of the most common mistakes made when installing heat pumps by listening to this episode. Get in touch with any experiences you've had.

More Listeners Questions Mar 17, 2025 971 We do actually get quite a lot of questions emailed or left as comments. In this episode Evan & Bean answer some of them.

What's the secret sauce? Mar 10, 2025 797 Are Heat Pumps magic? Or is there a secret to how they work? You'll have to listen to Evan & Bean to find out...

Do you speak Heat Pump? Mar 3, 2025 893 Bean & Evan define some of the Heat Pump lingo so you can be cool and chat with your mates about them...

Why are Heat Pump sales so low in the UK? Feb 24, 2025 1017 Evan & Bean discuss reasons why heat pump sales are so low in the UK compared to some of our European neighbours.

Can I service them myself? Feb 10, 2025 872 Evan & Bean discuss servicing of heat pumps, how they should be handed over and the dreaded user manual...

What are the alternatives to heat pumps? Feb 3, 2025 1050 Bean & Evan chat through any alternative technologies to heat pumps in our journey to net zero. Are there any? Are they affordable..?

Are we going to run out of electricity? Jan 27, 2025 1015