{"id":1491,"date":"2026-03-22T15:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T15:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/?page_id=1491"},"modified":"2026-10-11T14:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T14:50:42","slug":"heating-homes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/heating-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Heating Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-page is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left mwh2-heating-hero\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:520px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"heating\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3906 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/heat1.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-color-1-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label mwh2-label-light wp-block-paragraph\">HEATING \/ MY WARM HOME<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-display has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Heating your home.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-lead has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping warm and affording warmth are different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-ribbon has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mwh2-ribbon-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-ribbon-no wp-block-paragraph\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know how different heating systems work and what they cost to run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-ribbon-no wp-block-paragraph\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at gas, electricity, heat pumps and other options properly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-ribbon-no wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider heat loss, emitters, controls and operating temperatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-ribbon-no wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the complete system suits the building around it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-section mwh2-handbook has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label wp-block-paragraph\">HEATING SYSTEMS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-section-heading mwh2-handbook-heading\">Different ways to heat the same home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mwh2-topic-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-red has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gas boilers remain the most common heating system in UK homes. They provide fast, responsive heating and are generally cheaper to run than direct electric systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/gas-heating\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3575\">Learn more about gas heating \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-blue has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storage heaters, panel heaters, infrared systems and electric boilers are relatively simple to install and can suit flats or homes without a gas connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/electric\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1859\">Explore electric heating \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-green has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat pumps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air-source and ground-source heat pumps use electricity to move heat from the environment into the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/heat-pumps\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"288\">Discover heat pump systems \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-orange has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biomass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biomass boilers burn wood pellets or logs to provide heat and can suit some rural or off-gas properties where fuel supply and storage are practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/biomass\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1855\">Discover biomass \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad57a90a1c13&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad57a90a1c13\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/heatinfo2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"types of heating\" class=\"wp-image-4102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/heatinfo2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/heatinfo2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/heatinfo2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/heatinfo2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-feature-band has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label mwh2-label-light wp-block-paragraph\">HEAT DELIVERY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-feature-heading\">How the heat reaches the room matters.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radiators remain the most common heat emitters in UK homes. Traditional systems were often designed for high boiler temperatures, while heat pumps may need larger radiators working at lower temperatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underfloor heating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Underfloor heating provides even warmth and can work particularly well with heat pumps because it operates effectively at lower water temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/underfloor-heating\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1864\">Explore underfloor heating \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warm air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm-air systems distribute heat through ducts and vents. They are less common now in modern UK homes but can still be effective in the right property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-section mwh2-intro has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0b83d886 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label wp-block-paragraph\">GAS VS ELECTRICITY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-section-heading\">Cost is not just the tariff.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-lead wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest questions homeowners face is the cost difference between gas and electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gas is currently cheaper per kWh than electricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity is cleaner at the point of use and increasingly supplied by renewable generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat pumps can offset higher electricity prices by moving several units of heat for each unit of electricity consumed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing a gas meter entirely may also remove the gas standing charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-copy wp-block-paragraph\">The correct comparison depends on the whole system: heat demand, system efficiency, controls, tariffs, occupancy and how the home itself performs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\t\t<section class=\"mwh-energy-widget\" aria-labelledby=\"mwh-energy-widget-1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-widget__top\">\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mwh-energy-widget__eyebrow\">UK ENERGY PRICE CHECK<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"mwh-energy-widget-1\">Gas vs electricity<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Average Ofgem price-cap unit rates for Direct Debit customers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-widget__live\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCurrent rates\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-widget__prices\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card mwh-energy-card--gas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#128293;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__label\">GAS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__price\">7.97<span>p<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__unit\">per kWh<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__standing\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStanding charge:\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>29.68p\/day<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-vs\" aria-hidden=\"true\">VS<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card mwh-energy-card--electric\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#9889;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__label\">ELECTRICITY<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__price\">26.32<span>p<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__unit\">per kWh<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-card__standing\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStanding charge:\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>54.83p\/day<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-widget__comparison\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mwh-energy-widget__ratio\">3.3&times;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tElectricity costs around 3.3 times more per purchased unit than gas.\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>That does not mean electric heating always costs this many times more \u2014 system efficiency matters.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mwh-energy-widget__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Price-cap period: <strong>1 October 2026 \u2013 31 December 2026<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/information-consumers\/energy-advice-households\/energy-price-cap-unit-rates-and-standing-charges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source: Ofgem \u2197<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"mwh-energy-widget__smallprint\">Average Great Britain price-cap rates for Direct Debit customers. Your actual tariff can vary by supplier, region, meter and payment method.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-section mwh2-handbook has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label wp-block-paragraph\">BEFORE YOU REPLACE THE HEATING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-section-heading mwh2-handbook-heading\">Four checks before choosing a new system.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mwh2-topic-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-orange has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing unnecessary heat loss can change the size and type of heating system the home needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/insulation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1575\">Explore insulation \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-blue has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ventilation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warmer, more airtight home still needs controlled ventilation to manage moisture and indoor air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/category\/ventilation\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"13\">Explore ventilation \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-red has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room-by-room heat-loss calculations are essential when sizing radiators, heat pumps and other low-temperature systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/2026\/03\/22\/system-design-and-sizing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1522\">System design &amp; sizing \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-topic mwh2-topic-green has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-topic-no wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emitter size, pipework, controls, hot-water demand and operating temperatures all need to work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/stage\/2026\/03\/22\/system-design-and-sizing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1522\">Explore system design \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad57a90a4ae9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad57a90a4ae9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img 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alignfull mwh2-feature-band has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label mwh2-label-light wp-block-paragraph\">COMMON MISTAKES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-feature-heading\">Changing the heat source without planning the home.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher running costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A poorly selected or poorly controlled system can cost more to operate even when the technology itself is efficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor heating performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undersized emitters, inadequate flow rates or incorrect operating temperatures can leave rooms uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect sizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heating equipment should be sized from the building&#8217;s actual heat demand rather than assumptions or simple rules of thumb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mwh2-service-line has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insulation, ventilation, radiators, pipework, controls and the heat source should be considered as one system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-section mwh2-proof has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-big-stat wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-stat-label wp-block-paragraph\">whole home \u2014 not a collection of unrelated products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\">\n<p class=\"mwh2-label wp-block-paragraph\">MY WARM HOME VIEW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mwh2-section-heading\">The heating system should suit the home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mwh2-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Getting insulation, ventilation, heat loss and system design right helps any heating technology perform more efficiently and comfortably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mwh2-cta has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a0ce43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow 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properly. 03 Design Consider heat loss, emitters, controls and operating temperatures. 04 Check Make sure the complete system suits the building around it. 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