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Why Are There Still So Many Badly Installed Heat Pumps in the UK?

In this episode of Homeowners Q&A we are joined by Lizzie Beland (Good Energy), Simon Smith (SA Energy), Simon Wardle (Ultimate Renewables Suppliers) and Barry Sharp (Renewable Heat) to explore the ongoing issues with heat pump installations in the UK. From the lack of skilled installers to the role of MCS accreditation, our experts share their insights and advice for homeowners. A huge thank you to our sponsor, IMS Heat Pumps, for supporting this episode: https://www.imsheatpumps.co.uk Struggling to Find a Top Heat Pump Installer? We Can Connect You With the Best Installers in the UK: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/for... Buy Bodge Buster: Heat Pump Guide for Homeowners: amzn.to/3NVndlU Buy From Zero to Heat Pump Hero: amzn.to/4bWkPFb 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes and check out our website at Renewable Heating Hub for resources and advice: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert discussions on renewable heating: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums If you would like to sponsor an episode or be a guest on our panel, please send an email to [email protected] 🌿 FOLLOW US HERE 🌿 Renewable Heating Hub: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk Renewable Heating Hub Forums: https://renewableheatinghub.co.uk/forums YouTube:    / renewableheatinghub   Instagram:   / renewableheatinghub   Email: [email protected] Got more questions? Comment below or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes! 0:00 Intro 1:29 Why are there still so many incompetent, unskilled and poorly trained heat pump installers in the UK? 4:58 Should there be more checks and balances to monitor heat pump installations in the UK? 6:47 What should companies be doing to better train their installers for consistently high-quality installs? 10:52 Can installations under MCS schemes be abused and incentivised for poorer quality standards? 12:42 Is it sensible for installers to specialise in only certain heat pump brands? 13:08 How much are heat pump manufacturers responsible for poor installation quality and standards? 15:12 Only 1% of installers in the UK are elite – how do renewable heating companies recruit good or great installers? 16:15 Does the Heat Geek badge guarantee a high-quality installer, and what should homeowners focus on? 21:21 Is there enough of an incentive for young gas boiler installers to transition to heat pumps? 23:09 Is gas boiler certification easier to get than heat pump certification? 24:02 Why are installations still inconsistent from job to job? 27:48 How much time should installers take to commission heat pump systems? 28:22 What are the benefits of MCS to homeowners, do they help, and are they even needed? 34:22 One piece of advice to homeowners when choosing a heat pump installer and avoiding a botched installation 36:42 Conclusion