21 GUIDES · 5 CATEGORIES
Heat Pump Guides & Advice
How the technology actually works, how systems are sized, what maintenance involves, and how to read a fault before you call anyone out. Written from what we find on Cape Town sites, not from brochures.
Fundamentals
Fundamentals guides
How Does a Heat Pump Work?A heat pump does not create heat by burning electric…What Is a Geyser Heat Pump?A geyser heat pump uses your existing hot water cyli…What Is a Pool Heat Pump?A pool heat pump heats pool water using the same ref…Heat Pump Winter PerformanceWhy output drops in winter and what can be done abou…Heat Pump Electricity ConsumptionWhat drives a heat pump's electricity use, and why w…Heat Pump Efficiency ExplainedWhat coefficient of performance means and how to rea…
Ownership
Ownership guides
Heat Pump Maintenance GuideWhat actually needs doing, how often, and what you c…Heat Pump TroubleshootingA structured way to narrow down what is wrong before…How Often Should a Heat Pump Be Serviced?Service intervals depend on load and environment mor…Heat Pump Installation ChecklistWhat a properly completed installation should includ…Heat Pump Maintenance ChecklistThe checks that make up a genuine service visit.…
Diagnosis
Diagnosis guides
Why Is My Heat Pump Not Heating?The common reasons a running heat pump stops deliver…Why Is My Heat Pump Leaking?Not every puddle is a fault — but some leaks need at…Why Does a Heat Pump Trip Electricity?Electrical trips are the most common emergency call …Signs a Heat Pump Needs RepairEarly symptoms that are much cheaper to address than…
Buying
Buying guides
How to Choose a Heat PumpCapacity, configuration and serviceability matter mo…Heat Pump Sizing GuideHow hot water heat pump capacity is matched to a pro…Pool Heat Pump Sizing GuideGetting pool heating capacity right the first time.…Hot Water Heat Pump GuideA practical overview of domestic hot water heat pump…
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