Discover the Truth about Heat Pumps

BRISTOL, U.K. - April 16, 2013 - PRLog -- When heat pumps are installed in the wrong type of property, they will not only fail to deliver the performance that they claim but will actually end up costing a lot more than any other form of heating – according to Denis Kerr, Managing Director of REM.

In the company’s latest video which is receiving more and more hits every day on YouTube, Denis Kerr explains the common misconceptions about heat pumps and even labels them the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’. He warns homeowners to be wary of companies trying to sell them heat pumps which are simply not up to the task.

“You will probably only put in two or three heating systems in your lifetime, so make sure you choose the correct one,” says Denis. “It doesn’t mean the cheapest and it doesn’t mean the best. It means what’s right for you and your lifestyle.”

Installing a heat pump won’t necessarily save you money unless you get the right system for your home. When choosing a heat pump homeowners have to take a number of elements into account; whether the home is properly insulated, if it has underfloor heating, the positioning of the unit and if it can deliver the efficiency and performance required.

Many heat pumps are sold instead of gas or to replace an existing boiler. If this is the case, the property must be able to accommodate the pump itself and it must be able to produce the temperature of water needed, when you need it. For this to be achieved, they often integrate a back-up/booster heater into the unit – something which Denis believes shouldn’t be necessary.

He offers one final piece of advice for customers looking to purchase a heat pump; “Does it have a booster heater? Does it have a back-up heater? If it does, why does it? Why don’t you sell me a heat pump that does what I want it to do?”

To view ‘The Truth about Heat Pumps’ video, click www.remltd.org/videos