Channel 5 look into the worth of ‘Heat Pumps for the home’

We’ve moved on from air fryers to heat pumps in this latest Channel 5 probe…

Britain is undergoing a domestic heating revolution – heat pumps are replacing gas boilers and apparently, we should all prepare to put one in our homes. But are they any good, can they save you money and will they keep you warm?

Alexis Conran investigates this coming week to see if they live up to the hype.

The government has dubbed heat pumps the ‘future’ of home heating, but they aren’t without controversy – cynics claim they struggle to cope in colder temperatures, aren’t suitable for older homes and are too noisy to live with. But is there any truth to the most common heat pump gossip?

Alexis talks to experts, pioneering householders, and energy companies to find out. And with heat pumps still expensive to install, and the price of electricity needed to run them high, he breaks down the real-world costs to see if they are worth the investment.

Heat pumps come in all shapes and sizes – but which type of heat pump is right for you? Alexis examines the pros and cons to help you choose the best option for your home and finds out the latest consumer tips that will help you maximise savings and get a good deal on your heat pump.

Heat Pumps are they worth it?, Channel 5, Wednesday at 8 pm